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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

2905 Hyde Street

San Francisco, CA

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Park

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Landmarks

About this place

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.

Website

National Park Service information

Hours

Visitor Center

Monday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 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 Museum

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 4:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 4:00PM

The Maritime Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.

Historic Ships at Mare Island Vallejo

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

The historic ships are berthed temporarily at the Mare Island Coal Sheds and can be seen from the Coal Sheds promenade. The ships come and go, depending on their maintenance schedules. The ships are not yet open to the public. Access will be based on staff availability and the condition of the ships.

Research Center

Monday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Thursday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Friday
1:00PM - 5:00PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

The Maritime Research Center is open Tuesday through Friday by appointment only. Contact our Reference Library (415) 561-7030 to make an appointment, for assistance with your research, or for more information. Appointment availability is subject to staffing levels and may be available during the hours listed. The Research Center is located at 2 Marina Blvd. (Fort Mason Center), Bldg. E, 3rd floor.

Hyde Street Pier

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Hyde Street Pier is closed indefinitely.

Directions

The park is located within the city limits of San Francisco, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, on the shoreline of San Francisco Bay.

Official directions

Weather & Seasonal Notes

San Francisco is located in a Mediterranean climate. The rainy season usually lasts from November to March. The warmest months are usually September and October. The famous San Francisco fog begins rolling in through the Golden Gate in the spring and can persist throughout the summer months. That said, the city can be foggy and windy any time of the year, so if your visit to “sunny California” includes a stop in San Francisco, bring some warm clothing. The average annual temperature is 62.5°F (16.9°C).

Activities

Arts and CultureCraft DemonstrationsCultural DemonstrationsLive MusicBoatingSailingBoat TourGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingBoat TourHands-OnArts and CraftsLiving HistoryFirst Person InterpretationJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park StoreGift Shop and Souvenirs

Courtesy of the National Park Service

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