Welcome to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park

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.

visitors sit on a grassy lawn with Aquatic Park Cove and Balclutha in the background
Things To Do

What to do in the park

A park ranger at a visitor center desk points out directions on a map to two visitors
Basic Information

Find out where to start your park exploration

a historic brick warehouse stands on the corner of a busy street on a sunny day.
Visitor Center

Explore exhibits, watch the park film, or become a Junior Ranger.

A building with a red roof tiles and white sides.
Maritime Museum

Enjoy the vibrant murals, the maritime history exhibits, and the view of the cove from the veranda.

A restored historic sailing ship built in 1886 moored along a pier.
The Historic Ships

Discover the collection of historic vessels at Hyde Street Pier.

Volunteer rigging crew with helmets work aboard Balclutha
Volunteer With Us

Lend a hand as a Volunteer at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park!

Aerial view of the Golden Gate Strait before the Golden Gate Bridge.
Better Lives, Bitter Lies

“Better Lives, Bitter Lies” podcast "Special Episode: Preserving Historic Ships” is now available! Listen here, or on Apple Podcasts.

Aerial view of San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Around the Horn Blog

Through Around the Horn, the SF Maritime NHP hopes to inform visitors on projects that may impact their voyage through stories of the past!

Last updated: October 11, 2024

Park footer

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

2 Marina Boulevard,
Building E, 2nd Floor

San Francisco, CA 94123

Phone:

415 561-7000
The public information office is open from 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. PST.

Contact Us