San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

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Visitor Center Open 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; Maritime Museum Open 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
San Francisco, CA 94109, USA

A fleet of historic ships docks along the bay beside a maritime museum in a 1930s Streamline Moderne bathhouse.

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Description

The park traces Pacific Coast maritime history along the waterfront, led by vessels such as the 1886 Balclutha. Across the grounds, the visitor center adds context with artifacts, hands-on exhibits, and the stories of sailors, immigrants, and builders.


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