Working Waterfront Maritime Museum, Maritime museum in Tacoma, United States
The Working Waterfront Maritime Museum presents exhibits about local maritime industry, boat construction, and waterfront activities along the Thea Foss Waterway.
Established in 1996 as Life on the Sound, the museum occupies the historic Puget Sound Freight Warehouse, which operated as a cargo wharf for over 70 years.
The museum maintains strong connections with local maritime communities through educational programs, boat restoration projects, and regular visits from tall ships.
The museum welcomes visitors Wednesday through Saturday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Sunday from noon to 4:00 PM, with special rates for families and military personnel.
The Balfour Dock building houses permanent exhibitions that detail the transformation of Tacoma's maritime industry from small local operations to international shipping.
Location: Washington
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10:00-16:00; Sunday 12:00-16:00
Website: https://fosswaterwayseaport.org
GPS coordinates: 47.25788,-122.43711
Latest update: May 24, 2025 17:15
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