Coast Guard Museum Northwest, Seattle

Name: Coast Guard Museum Northwest
Address: Pier 36, Base Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way S, Seattle, United States

#117 among attractions in Seattle

Museum, Science museum, Maritime museum

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Facts and practical information

The Coast Guard Museum Northwest is dedicated to preserving the heritage of the United States Coast Guard in the Pacific Northwest. The museum is located on the property of Coast Guard Station Seattle on the Elliott Bay waterfront south of Downtown, Seattle, Washington. It covers the full range of Coast Guard roles, ranging from protecting shores, lives and property to lighthouses and lightships, from life-saving stations to rescue boats, from buoy tenders to icebreakers and weather ships and from modern aircraft to patrol boats and cutters. The museum admittance is free of charge. ()

Established: 1988 (36 years ago)Coordinates: 47°35'26"N, 122°20'17"W

Address

Pier 36, Base Seattle, 1519 Alaskan Way SGreater Duwamish (Industrial District)Seattle United States

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Day trips

Coast Guard Museum Northwest – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lumen Field, Safeco Field, Living Computers: Museum + Labs, Collins Pub.

~1550 ftNE
Sport venue, Sport
Lumen Field, Seattle
8 min walk • Lumen Field is a towering testament to the passion for sports in the heart of Seattle, United States. As a premier sports venue, it serves as the home field for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL) and the Seattle Sounders FC of Major League...
~1500 ftE
Sport venue, Sport
Safeco Field, Seattle
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle, Safeco Field stands as an iconic sports venue and a testament to America's enduring love for baseball. Known for its retractable roof—a marvel of engineering that guarantees games proceed rain or shine—Safeco Field has been the home...
0.6 miS
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Living Computers: Museum + Labs, Seattle
15 min walk • Living Computers: Museum + Labs, nestled in the bustling tech hub of Seattle, United States, is a unique establishment that offers a hands-on journey through the evolution of computing technology. This interactive museum stands out as a vibrant celebration of the...
0.8 miN
Nightlife
Collins Pub, Seattle
22 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle's historic Pioneer Square, Collins Pub serves as a beacon for both craft beer aficionados and those in pursuit of a vibrant social scene. This establishment, housed in a character-rich building that echoes Seattle's storied past, offers...
0.8 miN
Historic site with views and a vintage bar
Smith Tower, Seattle
22 min walk • The Smith Tower, a historic skyscraper gracing the Seattle skyline, stands as a testament to early 20th-century architectural ambition. Erected in 1914, this 38-story building was once the tallest structure west of the Mississippi River, reaching a height of 148 meters.
0.8 miN
Monuments and statues
Pioneer Square totem pole, Seattle
21 min walk • The Pioneer Square totem pole stands as a unique landmark in the heart of Seattle, United States, steeped in history and cultural significance. This totem pole, located in the city's Pioneer Square neighborhood, is a prominent feature and a nod to the rich indigenous...
~1060 ftNE
Museum
Mariners Team Store, Seattle
6 min walk • The Mariners Team Store is a place that every baseball fan and Seattle Mariners team supporter should visit while in Seattle. Located in the heart of the city, the store offers a wide selection of souvenirs and official products related to the local MLB team.
0.7 miNE
Historic walking areas, Square, Park
Pioneer Square, Seattle
19 min walk • Pioneer Square is a neighborhood in the southwest corner of Downtown Seattle, Washington, US. It was once the heart of the city: Seattle's founders settled there in 1852, following a brief six-month settlement at Alki Point on the far side of Elliott Bay.
0.8 miNE
Park
Donnie Chin International Childrens Park, Seattle
21 min walk • Donnie Chin International Childrens Park, formerly known as the International District Childrens Park or International Children's Park, is a 0.2-acre public park for children in the Chinatown–International District neighborhood of downtown Seattle, Washington, United States.
0.9 miNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Nippon Kan Theatre, Seattle
24 min walk • The Nippon Kan Theatre is a former Japanese theater in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is located in the Kobe Park Building at 628 S. Washington Street, in the former Japantown section of Seattle's International District.
0.7 miN
Park
Occidental Park, Seattle
19 min walk • Occidental Park, also referred to as Occidental Square and Occidental Mall, is a 0.6 acre public park located in the Pioneer Square district of Seattle, Washington.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Coast Guard Museum Northwest?

Nearby attractions include Alaskan Way, Seattle (3 min walk), Mariners Team Store, Seattle (6 min walk), State Route 99 tunnel, Seattle (6 min walk), SoDo, Seattle (8 min walk).

How to get to Coast Guard Museum Northwest by public transport?

The nearest stations to Coast Guard Museum Northwest:

Bus

1st Ave S & S Atlantic St • Lines: 21 (5 min walk)
Edgar Martinez Dr S & Occidental Ave S • Lines: 21, 37 (6 min walk)

Light rail

Stadium • Lines: 1 (13 min walk)
International District/Chinatown • Lines: 1 (18 min walk)

Train

Seattle King Street (16 min walk)

Tram

Occidental Mall • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (17 min walk)
5th & Jackson • Lines: First Hill Streetcar (21 min walk)

Ferry

West Seattle, Vashon Island Water Taxi • Lines: 339, West Seattle-Seattle (19 min walk)
Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Bremerton, Seattle-Winslow (22 min walk)

Trolleybus

Prefontaine Pl S & Yesler Way • Lines: 1, 13, 49 (22 min walk)
3rd Ave & Columbia St • Lines: 1, 13, 3, 4, 49 (25 min walk)