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Step back in time aboard one of Northwest Seaport’s extraordinary ships at the Historic Ships Wharf in beautiful Lake Union Park.

Explore the Arthur Foss, the world’s oldest wooden tugboat! Experience the awesome LV-83 SWIFTSURE, a massive floating lighthouse ship,  or discover 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.

Winter Hours
Open by appointment or when volunteers are available

St. Patrick's Day Bash on the Lightship. Tickets available now!

Monthly Chantey Sings
Join the Fun for Chantey Sings
at Northwest Seaport

Northwest Seaport Acquires
the 1911 halibut schooner  Tordenskjold!

F/V Tordenskjold
Take a look at the NEW short film about Tordenskjold by the Art Institute of Seattle!

​Lightship 83 SWIFTSURE

Take a virtual tour of the oldest floating lightship in the U.S.! Our executive director, Nathaniel Howe, explains the unique purpose of the ship in this short documentary by local filmmaker Vaun Raymond.

​Tugboat Arthur Foss

Learn more about what's happening aboard the world's oldest wooden tugboat afloat in this short documentary by local filmmaker Vaun Raymond!

Seattle's "newest" museum ship, the 1911 halibut schooner Tordenskjold, joined the Northwest Seaport fleet in February 2017. Here she is arriving at her new home. Video by Vaun Raymond.