Foss Waterway Seaport

About Foss Waterway Seaport

Foss Waterway Seaport offers wedding and business-event rentals in Tacoma’s waterfront historic Balfour Dock building, built in 1900. The event setting features a dramatic glass wall, truss-style ceilings, direct access to the Thea Foss Waterway Esplanade, maritime exhibits, and views of Commencement Bay. Two distinct spaces accommodate smaller gatherings and larger events.

The facts

Guests

Up to 500 guests

Setting

Indoor & outdoor

Kind of place

Museum

Last updated

November 2026

On the big wedding guides

• Listed on WeddingWire (checked November 2026)
• Not listed on Zola (checked November 2026)

How to reach Foss Waterway Seaport

• Website: fosswaterwayseaport.org
• Phone: (253) 272-2750
• Address: 705 Dock Street

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