# Free museum days at Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center — hours & season

Northwest Seaport is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and interpreting the maritime heritage of Puget Sound and the Northwest coast, operating since 1964. Visitors can tour a historic fleet of wooden ships including a 1904 tugboat, a floating lighthouse, and other heritage vessels, and participate in maritime education programs and volunteer activities.

**Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center: Open by appointment or when volunteers are available (usually Sunday). Call or email to schedule a tour..** _(as of 2026-09-28T09:56:46.963Z)_

- **Address:** Historic Ships Wharf at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
- **Hours:** Open by appointment or when volunteers are available (usually Sunday). Call or email to schedule a tour.
- **Fees:** Free admission, always
- **Website:** https://nwseaport.org/
- **Notes:** Summer season events include Tugboat Tuesdays (July & August) and weekend open boats and tours. Monthly Chantey Sings maritime sing-alongs available year-round.

## Common questions

### When is Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center open?

Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center is open Open by appointment or when volunteers are available (usually Sunday). Call or email to schedule a tour..

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