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Foss Waterway Seaport

Name: Foss Waterway Seaport
Address: 705 Dock Street, Tacoma, WA, 98402, US
Telephone: (253) 272-2750 Ext 100
Price range: Not Applicable
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Foss Waterway Seaport

Come explore our region’s extraordinary maritime heritage! Foss Waterway Seaport celebrates Tacoma's rich maritime heritage-past, present and future.
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Learn how the people, boats, and industries that built the heart of Tacoma have shaped our future and changed the way we view the treasures of Puget Sound. Located on the waterfront, in a century-old wheat
warehouse known as the Balfour Dock building, Foss Waterway Seaport is where history actually took place! It is one of two remaining wooden
warehouses originally built to accommodate cargo arriv

ing by rail and departing by square-rigged ships that frequented the port during the early
years of Tacoma's history. Foss Waterway Seaport is Puget Sound's maritime heritage, education and event center, where families, students and entire communities come to discover, explore, work and play. ACTIVITIES
Maritime Museum
Land- and Boat-Based Education Marine science programs Event Rental Space Maritime Heritage Exhibits Heritage Boat Shop Guest Boat Moorage

ADMISSION
Free Seaport Members
$10.00 Adults
$8.00 Children, Students, Seniors 62 +
$ 25.00 Family Pass (up to 2 adults and 4 children)

DIRECTIONS: From I-5, (N.or S.) Take the Exit #133 (City Center) to 1705. Merge right and take the Schuster Parkway Exit . Remain in the left lane Turn right at the first light onto South 4 th Street
which becomes Dock Street Foss Waterway Seaport is on the left (705 Dock Street)

CONTACT
705 Dock Street, Tacoma WA 98402
253.272.2750 / [email protected]

08/27/2026

One day until Lantern Paddle! 🏮

Join us tomorrow from 7-9pm for lantern crafts, live music from Tacomarama at 7 and 8pm, community tables, touch tanks, and a glowing paddle launch on Thea Foss Waterway.

Free and family-friendly, for more details: https://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/blog-post/lantern-paddle-2026

08/26/2026

Our final kayak tour of the summer is coming up! 🌊

Join us Sunday, September 6th from 10:30am to 12:30pm for a guided paddle along the Foss Waterway. Learn about Tacoma's history and the plants and animals that call Commencement Bay home, all from the water.

Spots are limited so sign up now: https://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/blog-post/kayak-tours-2026

08/25/2026

Learn the art of woodcut printing with printmaker Jo Becker! 🪵

Carve your own custom block, print on paper and fabric, and go home with your original woodblock, finished prints, and a collaborative garment printed with your classmates' designs too.

Sunday, September 27th | 10am to 4pm
Foss Waterway Seaport, 705 Dock St, Tacoma
Registration is required ahead of time.

For more information: https://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/boat-shop-foss-waterway-seaport

08/21/2026

Something's brewing... 🍎⛵️

08/20/2026

Just over a week until the Lantern Paddle! 🏮🛶

Join us on August 28th from 7-9pm for a free, family-friendly evening of decorated boats, music, crafts, touch tanks, and a paddle launch under the lights.

For more details: https://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/blog-post/lantern-paddle-2026

08/19/2026

Tomorrow is Third Thursday! 🎉

We're open from 10am to 8pm and always free. Come spend your evening with us on the waterfront. 🌊

08/14/2026

🌅 Mark your calendars! Join us Friday, August 28th for a FREE event at the Seaport. Stay late, explore, and paddle into the sunset! 🛶

Enjoy a lantern craft, touch tanks, music, and tables from local community partners, all free!

Paddling is at your own risk and equipment is not provided, so please bring your own if you'd like to join in.

Full details on our website 👉 https://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/blog-post/lantern-paddle-2026

See you there! 🌊

08/10/2026

Join our team! ⚓

We've got two openings at the Seaport right now:

Facilities Coordinator (Full-time, 30-40 hrs/week, $20-27/hr). We're looking for a proactive, detail-oriented coordinator to help maintain our historic Seaport. You'd oversee maintenance and repairs across the facility, docks, and grounds, coordinate outside vendors and contractors, and help implement our security and emergency preparedness procedures. Mon–Fri, 8-5, with occasional weekend shifts.

Guest Services (Part-time, 15-20 hrs/week, $18-23/hr). We're looking for someone friendly and reliable, with strong customer service skills! You'd be a first point of contact for our visitors, covering the front desk, supporting the museum shop, sharing info about exhibits and programs, and processing memberships and donations. POS experience preferred. Thu–Sun, museum hours (10-4).

For more information: https://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/blog-post/careers

Interested? Send a brief cover letter and resume to [email protected]

08/08/2026

It's Washington Museum Day! 🎉

100+ museums statewide are opening their doors as part of America's 250th commemoration. Admission here is always free, join us today between 10am - 4pm! ⚓️

08/07/2026

Weekend plans, sorted. 🌊

Get up close with our vintage scuba gear, check out the touch tanks, or just take in the view from our esplanade. Open 10am–4pm, free admission.

Address

705 Dock Street
Tacoma, WA
98402

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

(253) 272-2750 Ext 100

Website

http://www.fosswaterwayseaport.org/

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