WORLD KITE MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME

LONG BEACH, WA

The World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame is a unique museum located in Long Beach, Washington, dedicated to the art and history of kites. The museum houses a vast collection of kites from all over the world, including traditional kites from Asia, Africa, and Europe, as well as modern kites from contemporary kite makers.

Visitors to the museum can explore a variety of exhibits that showcase the history and culture of kites, including displays on kite-making techniques, kite-flying traditions, and famous kite festivals from around the world. The museum also features interactive exhibits where visitors can learn how to make their own kites and participate in kite-flying demonstrations.

One of the highlights of the World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame is the Hall of Fame gallery, which honors individuals who have made significant contributions to the world of kites. Inductees include kite makers, kite designers, kite flyers, and kite enthusiasts who have helped to advance the art and science of kite-making and kite-flying.

Overall, the World Kite Museum and Hall of Fame is a fascinating destination for anyone interested in the history and culture of kites. With its extensive collection of kites, interactive exhibits, and Hall of Fame gallery, the museum offers a unique and educational experience for visitors of all ages.

WORLD KITE MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME is a Uncategorized or General Museum in LONG BEACH WA. US MID #8405300488

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 103,799 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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Man standing on a dune as sneaker wave completely washes out the beach near CapeD. Facing North
Taken 12/28/2023
Taken by KenW
I am using a slow, 1/8&quot; shutter to try an capture the massive volume of water that rushes in about every 15 to 20 mins at incoming king high tide. Just as I triggered the shutter a man walks up to the edge of the dune drop-off (the black dot). This section of the beach near Cape D North Jetty is dry one moment and then 10ft deep filled with logs and debris a moment later. It is powerful, scary, dynamic, and people often put themselves in the path of these huge moments.

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Contact WORLD KITE MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME

WORLD KITE MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
PO BOX 964
LONG BEACH
WA
98631-0964

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MID #	8405300488
Name	WORLD KITE MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
Alternate Name	WORLD KITE MUSEUM AND HALL OF FAME
Classification	Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)	911464585
NTEECC	A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)	201212
INCOME	123,079
REVENUE	103,799
LAT/LONG	46.386619, -124.053816
CODES	FIPS State Code: 53 FIPS County Code: 049 US Census Tract: 950500 US Census Block: 1007