Hours & Locations

The Center for Wooden Boats Wagner Education center

South Lake Union

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

Open Wednesday - Sunday all year, except for a 3-week winter holiday closure.

Now open every day throughout the Summer! (June 24th - September 8th)

Seasonal Hours:

Winter: January 3, 2024 - March 10, 2024 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Last boat out @ 2:30pm.

Spring: March 13, 2024 - June 23, 2024

Wednesday - Friday 12:00pm-7:00pm Last boat out @ 5:30pm.
Saturday - Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm Last boat out @ 4:30pm

Summer: June 24, 2024 - September 22, 2024

Monday - Friday 11:00am-7:00pm Last boat out @ 5:30pm.
CLOSED Mondays & Tuesdays again beginning September 8, 2024.
Saturday - Sunday 10:00am-6:00pm Last boat out @ 4:30pm

Autumn: September 25, 2024 - October 27, 2024 |10:00am-6:00pm | Last boat out @ 4:30pm.

Autumn/Winter: October 30, 2024 - December 8, 2024 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Last boat out @ 2:30pm

Thanksgiving Closure: November 23, 2024

Winter Closure December 11, 2024 - January 2, 2025

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 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.