Dive into the Thrilling World of Hydroplanes at the Hydroplane & Race Boat Museum

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from the Kent Station, exit the station and head south on 1st Avenue South for about 0.3 miles until you reach the intersection with East Smith Street. Turn right onto East Smith Street and continue walking for about 0.5 miles. At the end of East Smith Street, turn left onto Pacific Highway South (SR 99) and walk for approximately 0.8 miles. You will reach the intersection with South 196th Street. Turn right onto South 196th Street and walk for about 0.4 miles. The Hydroplane & Race Boat Museum will be on your left at 5917 S 196th St.

• Public Transit

  From Kent Station, board the Sound Transit bus route 152 towards 'Kent - 132nd St & SE 272nd St'. Travel for about 4 stops and disembark at the 'S 196th St & 58th Ave S' stop. Once you get off the bus, head east on South 196th Street for about 0.2 miles. The Hydroplane & Race Boat Museum will be on your right at 5917 S 196th St.

• Biking

  If you are renting a bike, start from the Kent Station and head south on 1st Avenue South. Continue onto East Smith Street, then turn left onto Pacific Highway South (SR 99). After about 0.8 miles, take a right onto South 196th Street. The museum is located approximately 0.4 miles down South 196th Street on the left. Ensure to use bike lanes where available for safety.