San Francisco Maritime Museum

San Francisco Martime Museum

Roland Greenberg

Quick Facts

Location:

900 Beach Street San Francisco, CA 94109

Designation:

National Historical Park

Amenities

8 listed

Elevator, Information, Information - Maps Available, Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present, Junior Ranger Booklet Available, Restroom, Restroom - Accessible, Scenic View/Photo Spot

The Maritime Museum is located inside the historic Aquatic Park Bathhouse. Originally opened in 1939, the building was constructed as a joint project of the City of San Francisco and the New Deal-era Works Progress Administration (WPA). It is the focal point of the Aquatic Park Historic Landmark District. This unique structure was designed in the Streamline Moderne style, a late offshoot of the Art Deco period, and mimics the clean lines of an ocean liner.

The Maritime Museum offers exhibits on West Coast maritime history as well as original murals and mosaic tile artwork. Stop by and discover the vibrant colors depicting a dreamy underwater world, watch a short film on the history of the Aquatic Park Bathhouse, or stand on the veranda and enjoy the view of Aquatic Park Cove.