Hours & Location

South Lake Union

Located inside Lake Union Park | 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109

2026-2027 Seasonal Hours:

Winter: October 21, 2026 - March 19, 2027 | Museum: Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Boat Rentals Resume March 20, 2027.

Spring: March 20 - April 15 | Wednesday through Sunday 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

Summer: April 21 - September 6 | Wednesday through Sunday 12:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Autumn: September 9 - October 31 | Wednesday through Sunday 11:30 am - 7:00 pm

Winter: November 3 - March 17, 2028 | Museum: Wednesday through Sunday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm | Boat Rentals Resume March 18, 2028.

Last Boat Out 90 minutes before Closing or Sunset - whichever is first.

Special Holiday Hours:

Memorial Day Monday: Open 12:30pm-8:00pm

Labor Day Monday: Open 12:30pm-8:00pm

The Center for Wooden Boats will be closed on the Wednesday following Special Holiday Open Hours: May 26, 2027 & September 8, 2027

No Boat Rentals or Museum Access During Closures 2026:

Independence Day Closure: July 4

TWSBA Conference Closure: October 12 - 20

Thanksgiving Closure: November 26

Winter Holiday Closure: December 14, 2026 - January 1, 2027

About

The Center for Wooden Boats at SLU is located inside Lake Union Park and consists of the Wagner Education Center, as well as a set of floating structures – The Boathouse and The Floating Boatshop.

Admission to The Center for Wooden Boats is always free! You’re welcome to join us in the Wagner Education Center and on the docks to admire the boats during regular business hours.