Northwest Seaport, Seattle

Name: Northwest Seaport
Address: 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, 98109-4330, United States
Telephone: +1 206-447-9800

#195 among attractions in Seattle

Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum

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Northwest Seaport Maritime Heritage Center is a nonprofit organization in Seattle, Washington dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Puget Sound and Northwest Coast maritime heritage, expressed through educational programs and experiences available to the public aboard its ships. The organization owns three large historic vessels docked at the Historic Ships' Wharf in Seattle's Lake Union Park; the tugboat Arthur Foss, Lightship 83 Swiftsure, and the halibut fishing schooner Tordenskjold. These vessels are used as platforms for a variety of public programs, ranging from tours and festivals to restoration workshops and vocational training. ()

Coordinates: 47°37'42"N, 122°20'13"W

Address

860 Terry Ave NCascade (South Lake Union)Seattle 98109-4330 United States

Contact

+1 206-447-9800

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Northwest Seaport – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museum of Pop Culture, Lake Union Park, Chihuly Garden and Glass, Memorial Stadium.

0.7 miSW
Experience Music Project
Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle
18 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Seattle, the Museum of Pop Culture, or MoPOP, presents a dynamic fusion of music, sci-fi, and pop culture in a singularly designed architectural marvel. Founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen in 2000, the museum is a nonprofit organization...
~770 ftS
Park, Lake
Lake Union Park, Seattle
4 min walk • Nestled at the heart of Seattle, Lake Union Park is a lush urban oasis that offers a serene escape from the bustling city life. This 12-acre park, located at the southern end of Lake Union, is a beloved green space where residents and tourists alike can indulge in a...
0.8 miSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Chihuly Garden and Glass, Seattle
21 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Seattle, Chihuly Garden and Glass is a dazzling museum that showcases the extraordinary glass art of renowned artist Dale Chihuly. This stunning attraction is a testament to the fusion of art and nature, providing visitors with an...
0.7 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Seattle
19 min walk • Memorial Stadium, nestled in the bustling heart of Seattle, United States, serves as a testament to the city's deep-seated love for sports and communal gatherings. This revered sports venue, though not as widely recognized as some of the city's other landmarks, plays a...
~260 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Museum of History and Industry, Seattle
2 min walk • The Museum of History & Industry is a history museum in the South Lake Union neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.
~0 ftN
Museum, Boat or ferry
Arthur Foss, Seattle
1 min walk • Arthur Foss, built in 1889 as Wallowa at Portland, Oregon, is likely the oldest wooden tugboat afloat in the world. Its 79-year commercial service life began with towing sailing ships over the Columbia River bar, and ended with hauling bundled log rafts on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in 1968.
0.5 miNE
Bridge
Fairview Avenue North Bridge, Seattle
12 min walk • The Fairview Avenue North Bridge is a road bridge in the Eastlake neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States, crossing a shallow arm of Lake Union. The original timber-pile bridge was built in 1948 and expanded with a concrete span in 1963. Both bridges were replaced by a new span that opened in 2021.
0.5 miE
Park
Lakeview Place, Seattle
14 min walk • Lakeview Place is a 185-square-foot park in Seattle, Washington. According to the city parks department as of 2013, it was the smallest park in Seattle.
0.7 miSW
Nightlife, Music and shows, Music venue
McCaw Hall, Seattle
18 min walk • Marion Oliver McCaw Hall is a performing arts hall in Seattle, Washington, United States. Located on the grounds of Seattle Center and owned by the city of Seattle, McCaw Hall's two principal tenants are the Seattle Opera and Pacific Northwest Ballet.
0.5 miSE
Church, Sacred and religious sites
Saint Spiridon Orthodox Cathedral, Seattle
14 min walk • Saint Spiridon Orthodox Cathedral is a cathedral of the Orthodox Church of America in the Cascade neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, United States.
~0 ftN
Museum, Ship
Duwamish, Seattle
1 min walk • Duwamish was one of the most powerful fireboats in the United States several times over her 75-year working life. She is the second oldest vessel designed to fight fires in the US, after Edward M. Cotter, in Buffalo, New York.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Northwest Seaport open?

Northwest Seaport is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Northwest Seaport?

Nearby attractions include Arthur Foss, Seattle (1 min walk), Duwamish, Seattle (1 min walk), Virginia V, Seattle (1 min walk), Lotus, Seattle (2 min walk).

How to get to Northwest Seaport by public transport?

The nearest stations to Northwest Seaport:

Tram

Lake Union Park • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (5 min walk)
Fairview & Campus Drive • Lines: South Lake Union Streetcar (6 min walk)

Bus

Westlake Ave N & Mercer St • Lines: 40, C (5 min walk)
Fairview Ave N & Valley St • Lines: C (6 min walk)

Train

Seattle Center (20 min walk)
Westlake Center (29 min walk)

Light rail

Capitol Hill • Lines: 1 (26 min walk)
Westlake • Lines: 1 (30 min walk)

Trolleybus

3rd Ave & Virginia St • Lines: 1, 13, 2, 3, 4 (28 min walk)

Ferry

Seattle • Lines: Seattle-Victoria (33 min walk)