Hydroplane & Raceboat Museum

 
5917 South 196th Street
Kent, WA, 98032
 
The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum is the nation's only public museum dedicated solely to powerboat racing. Formed in 1983, their mission is to preserve and exhibit important artifacts from the sport of hydroplane racing. The museum features an incredible collection of vintage hydroplanes spanning seven decades, including boats that have won 17 Gold Cups.

The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum is also the nation's primary resource for historical and educational information on hydroplane racing. Their extensive collection of books, magazines, race programs, newspaper, photos, trophies, and other memorabilia dates back to the turn of the last century. The library also includes over 200 hours of rare, vintage racing films transferred to videotape, covering hydroplane racing for the 1940s to the present.
 
This attraction is located about 2.3 miles from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
 
 
Duration:about 1 hour
Hours:Tuesday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday: 10:00 am to 10:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Features:Free Parking
Phone:206-764-9453
Website:http://www.thunderboats.org/
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Upcoming Events

SIFF 2012 - Seattle International Film Festival May 17 - Jun 10, 2012.
Boeing B-17 Ground School May 19, 2012. Museum B-17 experts and pilots will conduct an original, 2-day course in the history, design, construction, operation and performance of the Boeing B-17 bomber.
Armed Forces Day at Museum of Flight May 19, 2012. Museum of Flight will be celebrating Armed Forces Day with a public display, flag raising, and a presentation with Rear Admiral Peter A. Gumataotao.
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Aluminum Overcast: The EAA B-17 Bomber Tours and Rides at Museum of Flight May 24 - 28, 2012. Museum visitors can tour, or even fly aboard this historic aircraft

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