The Center for Wooden Boats

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4.7

( 10 reviews )

Museums, Cultural Center

Closed 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM See Hours

1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109, United States

+1 2063-822-628

The Center for Wooden Boats is a renowned maritime museum located at 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA. This unique establishment offers visitors the opportunity to explore and learn about wooden boats while also providing various recreational activities. Patrons can rent row boats by the hour and even receive private sail lessons, catering to both beginners and experienced sailors. Additionally, the Center offers classes for adults as well as youth camps, primarily during the summer. With its relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, it is the perfect place to delve into the world of wooden boats or simply relax on the water. Visitors have praised the professionalism and kindness of the Center's staff, making it a welcoming and informative experience. The Center for Wooden Boats is open from Thursday to Sunday, with varying hours each day.

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Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Toilets
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Good for kids
Family friendly
Restaurant

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Jeff cergnul

March 22, 2024

You can check out some of the row boats by the hour and you can get private sail lessons. There are classes for adults and youth camps. The youth camps are primarily in the summer. It's a fun chill place to learn more about wooden boats or chill on the water in a small boat.

Salma darwan

March 22, 2024

We stopped by this place on a whim and had a nice time looking around. We poked our heads in out of curiosity and were welcomed in by staff who let us know it was free of charge to come inside. While we were there, another visitor was being …

Richard guterrez

March 22, 2024

Tried the free boat rental, the renting process was great and the boat was good. But 1 hour was too less time for beginners. Plus, a few people staring at us (and possibly laughing at us cause we were stuck for a while) made it even more …

Macc

March 22, 2024

Neat museum with boat rentals attached. Free rowboat rentals also available for reservations online

Roberto lopez

March 22, 2024

Nice place to rent and sail. It’s located en route to the Seattle Space Needle. No entry fee and you can walk around.

Ronald stonge

March 22, 2024

Cute, small, free museum with lots of cool wooden boats at the docks outside.

Jacky

March 22, 2024

Spectacular works of art when it comes to wooden boats! Beyond impressive! We always seem to be in town after they have closed. Our goal is to actually visit and take in the full experience. Can’t wait.

Ariel hoeft

March 22, 2024

For years I've wanted to learn how to sail, and on a whim last summer, signed up for the Sailing School. This has been a very positive experience. The entire organization is very supportive of helping pass on knowledge of sailing to new …

Rosemary kavanagh

March 22, 2024

Travelling through Seattle.... this centre is about 5 minutes walk from the Lake Union hotels and en route to the Seattle Space Needle. There is no entry fee and you can walk around the wharf to see the boats. They also offer classes there for boating.

T.j. dorion

March 22, 2024

Hired a double kayak. So friendly and helpful. Such an interesting place to kayak with the seaplanes landing and yachts sailing. Great fun fir an hour or two. Wear sunscreen!