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Ballard Locks - Hiram Chittenden Locks
Seattle, Washington
Description

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

History

Founded on July 4, 1917.

Programs

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.
Facilities
MAIN FLOOR

THEATER FEATURES MULTIPLE VIDEOS (ON DEMAND) & GIFT SHOP/BOOK STORE

SECOND FLOOR

ADDITIONAL MINI THEATER ON LOCKS HISTORY AND NUMEROUS EXHIBITS AND DISPLAYS

Services
Tours

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
Event Rental
Group Tours
Address
3015 NW 54th Street
Seattle, WA 98107
phone: 206-783-7059
home page: www.ballardlocks.org
contact form: www.ballardlocks.org/contact.html
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Hours of Operation
Visitors
Daily7 AM - 9 PM
May 1 - Sept 30: HOURS FOR VISITOR CENTER/MUSEUM/GIFT SHOP
Daily10 AM - 6 PM
Oct. 1 - Apr. 30: HOURS FOR VISITOR CENTER/MUSEUM/GIFT SHOP

closed for lunch

Sunday - Monday, Thursday - Saturday10 AM - 12:30 PM & 1:30 PM - 4 PM
Museum Type(s)
History
Historic House
Historical Society
Military
Staff
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