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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: 4155617100 Voice

Email Address: ronald_robles@nps.gov
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Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

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 is closed indefinitely.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

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

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

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.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

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 Day.

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

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 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

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).