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@FossWaterway

Puget Sound's maritime heritage, education and event center, where families, students and entire communities come to discover, explore, work and play.

Joined May 2015
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2019 Float That Container Board Boat Races - mailchi.mp/fosswaterwayse…


Want to make paper turtles AND save real turtles? Join us for #ThirdThursday as we make origami and cut-out turtles. Every turtle made will make $2 for sea turtle conservation. Duuuude!

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Calling all volunteers! Did you know that the Seaport is full of volunteer opportunities for young and old alike? Visit our website, call or stop by the museum and see what all the FOSS is about!

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Bring interactive STEAM activities into your classroom! Tacoma's museum district is hosting a hands-on teacher's workshop (with clock hours!). Join us at Full STEAM Ahead, February 9. REGISTER NOW! buff.ly/2LLhWvS

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Calling all educators! Don't miss Full STEAM Ahead - a STEAM workshop for teachers by Tacoma's museum district. February 9 - includes lunch and 6 clock hours. REGISTER NOW. buff.ly/2LLhWvS

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Celebrate the TWO year anniversary of the Seaport's humpback whale. She was first displayed to the public on this day in 2016!! Come and visit and learn more about the whales that can be found in Puget Sound.

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December can be a busy month with visiting guests and kids out of school. The Seaport is a great place to bring both for educational fun and exploration. The museum is open Wednesday through Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 12-4.

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If you are out for stroll on the esplanade this Black Friday, stop by the Seaport! The museum will be open normal hours 10 AM- 4:00 PM.

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The Seaport will be offering free admission to all veterans and active-duty military on Sunday, November 11.

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Try your hand at Gyotaku, the traditional Japanese art form of fish printing! Learn more about the workshop here: buff.ly/2SIuNCa


Being outside or even SEEING nature can help kids do better in school. GREEN IS GOOD!! #educationwednesday

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Today the American Constellation docked at the Seaport! This cruise ship holds 175 guests and is really fun to see on the Thea Foss Waterway! Thank you to @crewscreative for the photos!

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Lime the bike share company is launching in Tacoma today, putting bikes and scooters on the streets. Pick one up and ride down to the Seaport this weekend! There are even electric bikes to get you back up the hill!


Saturday is #MuseumDay! Museum Day is an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine. Participating museums and cultural institutions across the country provide free entry to anyone presenting a Museum Day ticket. buff.ly/2LAHv57

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Everyone loves being outside, but did you know that time in nature can improve children's learning outcomes? Recess and nature time are NOT just for fun - they improve school performance! #educationwednesday

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This Friday is Tacoma's Park(ing) Day! Park(ing) Day is an international event in which artists, citizens, and businesses will temporarily transform a metered parking spot into temporary public space. Stop by Pacific Ave to check out the Seaport's park. Discover by doing!

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Hurricanes aren't common in the PNW, but the power of water during ANY storm surge should not be trifled with! #educationwednesday #floodsafety #weatherready

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If school is closed, SAIL IN to Foss Waterway Seaport! The Foss Waterway Seaport museum will be FREE to Tacoma Public School students today (Thursday, September 6) and tomorrow (Friday, September 7) to help support our community while school is closed. Hours are 10am to 4pm.


What is "ocean acidification" doing to the plants and animals in our oceans? It is not good... #EducationWednesday

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Coming later today, the Final Part of our mini-series on the ‘Ark of Juneau,’ a hand-built ship that captured the imaginations of everyone who pick up a newspaper. Follow us on Instagram or Facebook to find out more. #ThrowbackThursday

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