Last updated: 2/4/2019
3015 NW 54th StreetSeattle, WA 98107
closed for lunch
Sunday - Monday, Thursday - Saturday
10 AM - 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM - 4 PM
Free. Donations Accepted.
The Locks & Ship Canal were built over 100 years ago as a
Commercial Navigation Route to Develop the City of Seattle. The Locks still contribute over $1.2 Billion/yr. to the Seattle economy and are the Nation's busiest. However, no fees are charged and funding comes from the Federal Government (not Seattle).
Seattle icon & Top tourist attraction. Nation's Busiest locks: 50,000 vessels/yr. Salmon viewing, botanical gardens, summer concerts, visitor Center-all free
Founded on July 4, 1917.
A National Historic Site, busiest locks in the Nation and major tourist attraction...open daily 24/7 for vessels, 7:00 am to 9:00 pm for visitors.
- Watch large ships & small boats up close and personal
- View migrating salmon from June through September
- Stroll the world class botanical garden
- Tour the visitor center/museum and historic admin building
- Summer activities include summer concerts, picnics and weddings.
THEATER FEATURES MULTIPLE VIDEOS (ON DEMAND) & GIFT SHOP/BOOK STORE
ADDITIONAL MINI THEATER ON LOCKS HISTORY AND NUMEROUS EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS
A professionally guided tour offers the best experience. Take FREE scheduled public tours March thru November or VIP (donation based) tours on request.
Gift Shop
Special Event Rental
Group Tours
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