Coast Guard Museum Northwest
Museum Museum documenting regional Coast Guard history and artifacts
Museum in the Seattle area documenting U.S. Coast Guard history in the Pacific Northwest; exhibits include uniforms, equipment, and historic boat displays.
How to Get to Coast Guard Museum Northwest #
The museum sits on Seattle’s waterfront near Pier 36/Alaskan Way. From downtown, it’s a 10-20 minute walk depending on starting point; multiple transit routes and downtown buses serve the area. Parking is available at nearby lots and ramps.
Tips for Visiting Coast Guard Museum Northwest #
- Allow time to read veterans' and Coast Guard rescue stories; the museum prioritizes human narrative over hardware.
- Ask volunteers about the decommissioned cutters and local rescues - many volunteers are retired Coast Guard personnel with sharp recall.
- If visiting during a naval or maritime event in Seattle, check for temporary closures or special exhibits.
Best Time to Visit Coast Guard Museum Northwest #
Summer and late spring are the most pleasant times to pair the museum with Seattle's waterfront activities.
Weather & Climate near Coast Guard Museum Northwest #
Coast Guard Museum Northwest's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Mediterranean - Warm-Summer Mediterranean climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (951 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (131 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (101 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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May
May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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June
June is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm).
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July
July is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 22 mm.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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September
September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (80 mm).
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November
November is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm).
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December
December is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (155 mm).
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