The Bigelow House Museum in Olympia, WA is considered haunted by an apparition of an elegant gentleman, described as examining displays with a scrutinizing expression and disappearing when approached. This spirit is reportedly seen when employees are shutting down the building at night. The Bigelow House is the oldest residence in Olympia and one of the earliest standing structures in the Pacific Northwest. The primary reported ghost is a gentleman who appears in the museum, often at night when staff are preparing to close. He has been observed looking at the displays and has a "scrutinizing face". The apparition is described as disappearing when someone tries to approach or interact with it.