Experience
The voyage of discovery starts at the Foss Waterway Seaport. Bring the whole family and experience this historical maritime wonder.
Discover
Come explore our region’s extraordinary maritime heritage! 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.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Foss Waterway Seaport is to celebrate Tacoma’s rich maritime heritage – past, present and future.
Vision Statement:
To create the region’s most compelling maritime heritage education and recreation resource.
Museum Hours:
The Foss Waterway Seaport maritime museum is open to the public for FREE Thursday through Sunday, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
+ every Third Thursday of the month until 8:00 PM
Upcoming Events:
Friday, August 15 - CLOSED for a private event
Saturday, September 06 - CLOSED for a private event
Saturday, September 13 - CLOSED for a private event
Friday, September 26 - CLOSED for a private event
Sunday, October 26 - Halloween Party & The Grit City Costume Paddle
Saturday, November 08 - CLOSED for a private event
Saturday, November 15 - Cider & Sails 3-6p (21+)
Thursday, November 27 - CLOSED for holiday
Saturday, November 15, 2025 Introducing Ciders & Sails! A waterfront celebration of craft cider and Tacoma’s maritime legacy.
See the waterway from a new perspective, led by trained naturalists!
A Foss Waterway Seaport membership means joining and supporting a lively community of people celebrating Tacoma’s rich maritime heritage–past, present and future.
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