Teacher-Led Programs

The park offers free teacher-led programs for school groups of all ages. These programs allow teachers to design and lead their own field trips. Curriculum resources are based on the artifacts, photographs, and ideas found in the San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. Rangers provide pre-visit educational activities that will enhance your group’s visit to the park.

All groups visiting the park must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance. Visit Plan A Field Trip to learn more.

Please email us to receive lesson plans and supporting documents for the education programs below.

In addition to our curriculum resources, use a "How to Read an Object" evidence collection worksheet or the Library of Congress Primary Source Analysis Tool for student-guided inquiry lessons.

 

Visitor Center

Housed in the Park's 1908 historic brick cannery warehouse, the Visitor Center exhibition tells the stories of voyage, discovery, and cultural diversity of San Francisco’s waterfront. Through interactive displays, historical artifacts, and engaging exhibits, the Visitor Center takes students on an historical journey of San Francisco.

 

Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum is located in a National Historic Landmark and is a short walk from Hyde Street Pier. The building was constructed in 1939 as a joint project of the City of San Francisco and the New Deal Works Progress Administration. Covered in period murals, the Maritime Museum provides an immersive art and history learning experience.

 

Curriculum Materials

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    Last updated: July 17, 2025

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    Mailing Address:

    2 Marina Boulevard,
    Building E, 2nd Floor

    San Francisco, CA 94123

    Phone:

    415 447-5000
    Visitor Center staff can be reached every day from 10 AM to 5 PM.

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