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Step aboard and experience the great ships that built the Pacific Northwest when you visit Northwest Seaport at the Historic Ships Wharf on beautiful Lake Union.

Explore the Arthur Foss, the world’s oldest wooden tugboat. Experience the awesome LV-83 SWIFTSURE, a massive floating lighthouse ship, or relive the stunning tales of fishing in the Bering Sea for 100 years aboard the rugged halibut fishing schooner, Tordenskjold!

Pick up a tool and learn some new skills, join us for Tugboat Story Time, festivals, and community events, spend the night aboard, take an engine room class, or volunteer with us! There’s no shortage of things to do at Northwest Seaport, so come down to South Lake Union and be a part of our region’s rich maritime legacy.

Parking at Lake Union Park can be challenging. There are pay lots and limited street parking in the neighborhood and along Westlake Avenue North, and the Park is serviced by several mass transit options.

Fall Hours
Open on weekends when volunteers are available or by appointment.

Mission: Northwest Seaport is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime heritage of Puget Sound and the Northwest Coast and to the development of maritime-based educational programs and opportunities for the broad community.