Visit our docks!

"Such a beautiful place - I'm glad there's a place to keep the wonderful tradition of wooden boat building ALIVE!"-anonymous entry in CWB guestbook

An afternoon at The Center for Wooden Boats is always a memorable experience. The coffee pot is always full and the classic boats ready for you to explore. Visitors who have spent time on our docks recorded their time in our guestbook:

Ester, AK - "Terrific boats and folks."

CA - "Great!! I love being able to touch and get in."

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Hours and Admission at CWB Seattle

Admission: Free! Donations graciously accepted.

Museum Hours:
Our 2007/2008 hours of operation are:
Sept. 4 - Nov. 4, 2007 -- Open every day -- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 5 , 2007 - March 20, 2008 - Tuesday - Sunday -- 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
March 21 - May 23 -- Open every day -- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
May 24 - Sept. 1 -- Open every day -- 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sept. 2 - Oct. 27 -- Open every day -- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FREE classic boat rides every Sunday 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Livery Hours:
Our boat rental (Livery) hours for 2007/2008 are:
Sept. 4 - Nov. 4, 2007 -- Daily -- 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Nov. 5, 2007 - March 20, 2008-- Tuesday - Sunday -- Noon - dusk
March 21 - May 23 -- Daily -- Noon - 6:00 p.m.
May 24 - Sept. 2 -- Daily -- Noon - 8:00 p.m.
Sept. 2 - Oct. 27 -- Daily -- Noon - 6:00 p.m.

During the winter, please make an appointment Tuesday through Friday.

Since our boats are museum pieces and we want to keep them safe, boat rentals will be suspended whenever the wind speed exceeds 12 knots or the livery manager deems that conditions warrant suspension. At certain times of the year, we close our livery for special events.

For more details on our livery, and specific closure information, please check the Hours and Rates page.

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Directions to CWB Lake Union

CWB is at the extreme south end of Lake Union between Daniel's Broiler and the Naval Reserve Center. We are about 5 minutes north of downtown (driving time). Our address is 1010 Valley Street, Seattle, WA 98109

* From I-5:
o Take Exit 167 (Mercer Street)
o Turn right at the bottom of the ramp
o Turn left at the light (in front of Daniel's Broiler)
o CWB is on the right just past Daniel's Broiler
o Park in the lot, walk through the Pavilion and down the ramp.

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* From U. District:
o 45th St. west to Roosevelt
o Left on Roosevelt
o Follow Roosevelt southbound across the University Bridge (where it becomes Eastlake)
o Right at the fork onto Fairview
o CWB is on the right just past Daniel's Broiler, park in the lot, walk through the Pavilion and down the ramp.

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* From Downtown:
o North on Westlake to Valley St. (one block past Mercer)
o Right on Valley
o Go through the light in front of Daniel's Broiler and turn left immediately
o Double back along the frontage road in front of Daniel's Broiler
o CWB is just west of Daniel's Broiler, park in the lot, walk through the Pavilion and down the ramp.

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* Southbound Metro Bus Routes 26 (from Greenlake) and 28 (from North Seattle/North Ballard):
o Get off on 9th Avenue between Broad and Mercer Sts.
o Walk four blocks east along Broad St. (becomes Valley St. after the first block) to CWB

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* Southbound Metro Bus Route 70, 71, 72, 73 Local routes - do not take express buses (from northeast Seattle via 15th N.E. in the U. Dist.):
o Get off across the street from the Marriott Residence Inn
o Walk west along Valley St. to CWB

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* Northbound Metro Bus Route 70, 71, 72, 73 Local routes - do not take express buses (from Downtown): o Board on Third Ave.
o Get off in front of the Marriott Residence Inn
o Cross Valley St. and walk west along Valley to CWB

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* Northbound Metro Bus Routes 26 and 28 from downtown:
o Board on 4th Avenue
o Get off at Mercer (Union 76 station)
o Walk one block north to Valley and three blocks east to CWB

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Directions to CWB at Cama Beach State Park

Until this site officially opens in early 2008, visits to Cama Beach are by appointment only. To schedule an appointment, please contact Dick Wagner at (206) 382-2628 or dick@cwb.org or phone Cama Beach State Park at (360) 387-7542.

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