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The bow and masts of a 19th century sailing ship.

The 1886 square-rigged Balclutha is moored at Hyde Street Pier.

A red-roofed building with water and a pier behind it.

The Maritime Museum, Aquatic Park cove, and Hyde Street Pier.

A view of Hyde Street Pier, Coit Tower and downtown San Francisco.

An open double door into a brick building.

San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center

A close up of a spar on the bow of a sailing ship.

Balclutha's Bowsprit and Figurehead

A group of vessels moored at a pier with a rainbow.

A Rainbow Adorns Hyde Street Pier

Physical Address:

2905 Hyde Street

San Francisco, CA 94109

Mailing Address:

2 Marina Boulevard,

Building E, 2nd Floor

San Francisco, CA 94123

contact-details

Phone Number: 4155617000 Voice

Email Address: ronald_robles@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance - Per Person: $15.00

Credit/Debit cards preferred for payment. Entrance to the ships is free for supervised children 15 years of age and younger. $15 Individual Entry Pass - valid 1 through 7 days Per person fee for visitors to the historic ships. Non-transferable. Valid for San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park.

Entrance Passes

Located in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park offers visitors the sights, sounds, smells and stories of Pacific Coast maritime history. The Park includes a magnificent fleet of historic ships, a Visitor Center, Maritime Museum, Maritime Research Center, and Aquatic Park Historic District.

park designation:National Historical Park

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Hyde Street Pier

Hyde Street Pier Open Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Last entry 4:30 p.m.) The pier is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 24, 2024 - November 24, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Years Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Visitor Center

Visitor Center: Open Monday to Friday 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New year's Day.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

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 Days.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Research Center

The Maritime Research Center is open Tuesday thru 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.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day - Closed (November 28, 2024 - November 28, 2024)

Christmas Day - Closed (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Years Day - Closed (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

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).