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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

National Historical Park · California

Five historic ships docked at Mare Island
Since 2025, our museum ships have been at Mare Island Naval Shipyard. They will remain there while their longtime home, Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco, is rebuilt. Photo: NPS Photo/S.Disenhof

Hours

See this week's hours below.

Entrance fee
The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
Phone
415-447-5000
Address
2905 Hyde Street, San Francisco, CA 94109

About San Francisco Maritime

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.

Hours

Visitor Center

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.

Monday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Changes to these hours

  • Thanksgiving, Nov 26: Closed
  • Christmas, Dec 25: Closed
  • New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed

Maritime Museum

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.

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Changes to these hours

  • Thanksgiving Day, Nov 26: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Closed
  • Christmas Day, Dec 25: Closed
  • New Year's Day, Jan 1: Closed

Historic Ships at Mare Island Vallejo

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 park will open one ship or more at Mare Island in Vallejo, CA on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm, pending staff availability.

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
Saturday12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Sunday12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Research Center

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.

Monday1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Thursday1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Friday1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Changes to these hours

  • Thanksgiving Day - Closed, Nov 26: Closed
  • Christmas Day - Closed, Dec 25: Closed
  • New Years Day - Closed, Jan 1: Closed

Hyde Street Pier

Hyde Street Pier is closed indefinitely.

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdayClosed
ThursdayClosed
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Getting there

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

Weather

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).

Things to do

Arts and Crafts, Arts and Culture, Boat Tour, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Craft Demonstrations, Cultural Demonstrations, First Person Interpretation, Gift Shop and Souvenirs, Guided Tours, Hands-On, Junior Ranger Program, Live Music, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Sailing, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping.

Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for San Francisco Maritime ↗