Welcome to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Located
at the west end of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, this park includes
the fleet of national historic landmark vessels at Hyde Street Pier, a
visitor center, a maritime museum, and a maritime library. Visitors can
board turn-of-the-century ships, tour the museum and learn traditional
arts -- like boatbuilding and woodworking. The Park offers educational,
music and craft programs for all ages, and provides unique opportunities
for docents, interns and volunteers to learn more about the nation's maritime
heritage.
Operating Hours & Seasons
Visitor Center (499
Jefferson Street): 9:30am-7pm (Memorial Day to October 1) and from 9:30am-5pm
(October 2 to May 30). Museum Building (Foot of Polk Street/900 Beach
Street): open daily, year-round, 10am-5pm all year. Hyde Street Pier (Foot
of Hyde Street): open daily, year-round 9:30am-5:30pm all year. Maritime
Library (Building E, Third Floor, Fort Mason Center): year round -- Wednesday-Friday
- 1pm-5pm, Saturday - 10am-5pm.
The visitor center, museum, and pier are closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas,
and New Year's days.
Communities
Surrounding San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Note: The times listed below are approximate driving times to the park.
Located
at the west end of San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf, this park includes
the fleet of national historic landmark vessels at Hyde Street Pier, a
visitor center, a maritime museum, and a maritime library. Visitors can
board turn-of-the-century ships, tour the museum and learn traditional
arts -- like boatbuilding and woodworking. The Park offers educational,
music and craft programs for all ages, and provides unique opportunities
for docents, interns and volunteers to learn more about the nation's maritime
heritage.