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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Captain and Mrs. Harrison in their cabin aboard the British ship EVA MONTGOMERY, at Puget Sound, WA, ca. 1904.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
For Kids
 
Illustration of two small sailboats with red hulls and white sails.

Illustration by Inge Wessels

There's always something special going on for kids at the park.

Sing a sea chantey, create a maritime craft, earn a Junior Ranger badge, and take the wheel of a 19th century sailing ship.

Check the Schedule of Events for program dates and times. 

Pick up a free park newspaper and check out the kids' page on the back.

Kids ages 5-12 can pick up a free Junior Ranger Program activity booklet at the ticket booth or in the Visitor Center. Learn about the park and earn a badge.

Explore the exhibits in the Visitor Center and stroll down Hyde Street Pier.

Have a picnic and play on the beach.

See if you can spot the ten most common birds that live at the park. Download this check list of the top ten birds with a FUN FACT about each one!

 
Kids working with arts and crafts.

Hyde Street Pier (7 Photos)

Things are happening on the pier
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Critters at Sea (28 Photos)

Photographs from the park's collection
A white dog sitting behind and straddling a ship life ring.
The ship dog
Animals have always been important members of the ship's crew.
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A California native plant garden.
First Bloom Garden at Aquatic Park
Kids in the First Bloom program partnered with San Francisco Maritime and created a native plant garden at the park.
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Line drawing of a full-rigged ship by Inge Wessels.
Fun activities for the pier and visitor center
Crossword puzzle, ship shapes, and more
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The scow schooner ALMA, with white sails raised, sailing on SF Bay.

Did You Know?
ALMA was built in 1891 in little boatyard on the southernmost bay front of San Francisco, just north of Hunters Point Navy Yard. She mostly worked in the South Bay carrying salt from the southern salt ponds. She has been rebuilt several times and now sails on the Bay often, carrying passengers.
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