The Center for Wooden Boats is a free-admission South Lake Union museum that strives to preserve the maritime history and culture of Seattle and the Pacific Northwest, offering hands-on exhibits year-round for visitors of all ages. The museum is open to the public Tuesdays through Sundays during the morning and afternoon hours, originally established in 1968 as an extension of a local family's boat rental business. Preserved historic vessels are showcased at the museum's docks, with dockside exhibits showcasing pre-industrial maritime technologies such as knot tying, signal flags, and manual depth determination. Annual year-round programming includes maritime workshops, lectures, and field trips, though visitors should note that many additional activities require a registration fee.

The Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109, Phone: 206-382-2628

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