Northwest Tattoo Museum
& Tattooing
208-665-6565
2934 North Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
208-665-6565
2934 North Government Way, Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83815
Check out our Museum's Collection on Display of Tattoo History
and Expert Professional Tattooing by 3 Master Tattooists
Lifetime Member of the Alliance of Professional Tattooists
Help the Northwest Tattoo Museum Continue to Preserve Tattoo History
The Museum has fallen upon hard times due to unforseen circumstances, due to medical issues, staff shortage, building issues, and the worst tourist season in quite some time. The Museum is falling short of it's financial needs in order to continue to be a resourse for exhibition, curation, identification, and research of tattoo history. Also to conserve and restore electric tattooing era artifacts. We need to continue our educational outreach at home and events, bringing the history to the trade. As much as we like to depend on generating our own income, this year has not been up to par, and so we have to humbly ask for donations so we can continue to keep our doors open to the public as well as members of the tattoo community, to enjoy the elustrious history of this unique trade. Tattooings past is lost every day. So if you believe in the Preservation and Exhibition of Tattoo History, and want to help, please donate if you can. Every bit counts, so even if it's the price of a cup of coffee. We know it's been rough lately, so if you can't donate we appreciate you just the same. We Would Like to Extend Much Thanks - Jay Brown founder/historian/tattooist. To Donate hit the Link Below or Click on the Photo
Not sure OR already have a tattoo in mind? Come get a tattoo from our expert tattooists that are also members of the Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT).
Our Master Tattooists, each with over 25 years experience, are very knowledgeable and provide professional customer service & quality care within a comfortable and clean environment.
Bring your own design or select from thousands of designs on the walls & in the books.
Professional Body Piercing is Available by Appointment
There are three tattooists that comprise a combined 100+ years of professional experience available for walk ins or appointments. See the Tattooing page for artist info.
We Also Feature Renowned Guest Artists from time to time.
MUSEUM~
Founded in 2010, the Northwest Tattoo Museum (NTM) resides in Courd d’Alene and is the only tattoo museum in the northwest recognized by the Tattoo Archive and the National Institute of Museum and Library Services.
The museum provides a displayed collection of late 1800's-1980s tattoo subculture (i.e., historical photographs, documents, flash, machines, tattoo implements, tattoo related artifacts, etc.) from all over the world. The focus is primarily electromagnetic tattooing. The NTMs entire 1,500 ft2 building showcases the collection and also provides space for a growing library, archive of historic documents, and live tattooing.
All displays have narratives to facilitate a self-guided tour.
Or if you prefer a Formal Tour you can call the museum to set up an appointment with the tattoo historian and curator , Jay Brown. Jay loves to provide a personalized viewing and education experience.
The museum is free but accepts donations. We also provide tattooing by expert tattooists that are members of the Alliance of Professional Tattooists. The NTM staff and displays are an educational resource so drop by and learn some tattoo history or get a tattoo!
HOURS
Tues: 12-7 pm
Wed: 12-7 pm
Thur: 12-7 pm
Fri: 12-8 pm
Sat: 12-8 pm
Sun: by appointment
Mon: by Appointment