Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum

206-764-9453
www.thunderboats.org

Included admission free with the card.

Description

High-adrenaline sports fans will enjoy the world's only museum dedicated to powerboat racing, a popular Pacific Northwest extreme pastime. On display is an incredible collection of vintage hydroplanes spanning seven decades, including boats that have won seventeen Gold Cups. The museum has an extensive collection of memorabilia-including films, trophies, books, and posters-illustrating the stories of famous drivers, races, triumphs, and tragedies. In addition to the hydroplane history archives, the museum is also a fully equipped boat restoration shop where seven of the most famous Gold Cup and Harmsworth winners have been restored to full running condition.

Cost without the card:

Adult $5.00, Child $3.00

Hours:

Go Seattle Card is accepted: Tuesday, Thursday, 10:00 am-5:00 pm;
Saturday, 10:00 am-4:00 pm

Closed

Thanksgiving Day, December 25-January 1; All holiday hours are subject to change without notice.

Driving:

From southbound I-5 from Seattle, take exit 152 (Orillia Road). Turn left onto 188th St, then turn right onto Orillia Road. After 1/2 mile, turn left onto S. 200th St. After 1/2 mile, road turns into S. 196th Street. The museum is on the right side (south) of the street. From northbound I-5 from Tacoma, take exit 152 (Orillia Road). Turn right onto 188th St, then turn right onto Orillia Road. After 1/2 mile, turn left onto S. 200th St. After 1/2 mile, road turns into S. 196th Street. The museum is on the right side (south) of the street.

Public Transportation:

Route 155 Kent Shuttle to 194th Street and 62nd Avenue South

Please read: important instructions on how to use your card.

Redemption Instructions:

Included general admission with the Go Seattle Card.

The Go City Card is accepted until 5:30pm unless otherwise noted; during all other times standard admission will apply.