San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park · CA
Park Closure · Hyde Street Pier Closure
Hyde Street Pier and access to historic ships will be closed to public until further notice starting 11/04/2024 in preparation for Hyde Street Pier renovation work. Limited public access to the ships is available on Saturdays and Sundays at Mare Island.
More informationCaution · Sick Birds and Wildlife, H5N1
Be cautious around sea lions, and dead or sick birds. If you get “bombed” by a bird, wash with soap and water immediately, monitor for signs of illness, and call your doctor. Report beached, sick or distressed wildlife to Wildlife Mortality Reporting.
More information2 noticesfrom the National Park Service
Information · Municipal Pier Permanent Closure
Municipal Pier is closed permanently. After a safety review with the U.S. Public Health Service, it was determined that the deterioration of Municipal Pier in Aquatic Park Cove is unsafe for public use.
More informationInformation · Replace Bocce Ball Court Retaining Wall
Project work begins on Monday, February 9 to replace the bocce ball 50-foot retaining wall in order to improve existing infrastructure and enhance visitor safety. Several parking spots on lower Van Ness will be fenced off and the bocce ball court will not be accessible for the duration of the project, slated through August 2026. Please be aware of machinery, work, and signs.
Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park celebrates America’s maritime heritage on the Pacific Coast. Our 50-acre park has grown around Aquatic Park Cove, a protected area in the stunning San Francisco Bay. As you explore the cove and the historic landmarks around it, you will experience the sights, sounds, and stories of the city’s seafaring past.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/safr
- Location
- San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (37.810, -122.424)
Track your visit to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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Passport stamp locations
- San Francisco Maritime Museum
- San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center
Hours
Visitor Centertoday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 310:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 410:00AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 510:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue Oct 610:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed Oct 710:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 810:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 910:00AM - 5:00PM
Visitor Center: Open daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
Maritime Museumtoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
- Sat Oct 310:00AM - 4:00PM
Visitor centers
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- Maritime Museumtoday: 10:00AM - 4:00PMDirections
- San Francisco Maritime Visitor Centertoday: 10:00AM - 5:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
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Balclutha: From the Outside In17–18 minutes · 8 stops
Explore one of San Francisco Maritime's iconic ships from the shore though this cell phone audio tour. Balclutha: From the Outside In guides visitors walking along the hull of Balclutha, using details of the ship’s exterior to explore over 100 years of its history. From its paint scheme, to its Plimsoll line, to the portholes beneath its poopdeck, every detail on the ship is a doorway into a bigger story.
Entrance fees
No entrance fee.
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