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 Museum Closures:
Saturday, April 10, 2026
Sunday, April 26, 2026
"We have received SO MUCH positive feedback about the event. Everyone loved the venue - it was the perfect location for our product launch! It captured our story in a very magical way! Your dedication to our program, the way you worked with all of us, and the way your staff helped us execute the event is so greatly appreciated! Thank you again for everything! We will definitely reach out in the future if we need to host another event in Tacoma!" – Kate (Miter Brands)
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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