Explore our Museum

Experience maritime heritage like never before. From our living fleet in the water, to the dynamic gallery and boatshop happenings, there’s always an adventure to be had at CWB.

Our new Wagner Education Center allows more room for our vast collection to be on-view and space to welcome our expanding community.

Read about the history of The Center for Wooden Boats.

The Wagner Education Center illuminated at dusk

Photo credit: ©Francis Zera / zeraphoto.com

Center for Wooden Boats on water campus

Campus on water.

Center for Wooden Boats Bill Garden Boat Shop

Inside the Bill Garden Boat Shop

Current Exhibits

Check out what’s currently on view in the Wagner Education Center!

Marine Mosaic

Marine Mosaic is an exhibit that celebrates underrepresented voices in Seattle's waterfront culture. Curated by high school intern Emma Ponce Arroyo and CWB Curator and Development Manager Libbie Barnes, the exhibit connects CWB's maritime community with BIPOC* artists in the Pacific Northwest. It features mixed media, ceramics, textiles, and several styles of paintings, showcasing the diverse artists and their sources of inspiration. The exhibit highlights the importance of water and the sea as metaphorical realms for human expression. The Center for Wooden Boats and Gibson Ek High School collaborate to foster inclusivity and value representation, with Marine Mosaic serving as a beacon of hope and empowerment. The exhibit will run through October 27, 2024.

Currently on display in the Wagner Education Center through October 27, 2024! Learn More →

Center for Wooden Boats hanging boat exhibit

HISTORIC SMALL CRAFT OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

Historic Small Craft of the Pacific Northwest was unveiled at the Grand Opening of the Wagner Education Center on March 23rd, 2019 and features 9 small craft primarily from King County, many of which originated in our active fleet.

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