Visitor Education Center

Visitor Education Center in Richmond, California.

NPS Photo, Luther Bailey

Learn About WWII Home Front History

Welcome to Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park. The Visitor Education Center provides educational and interactive exhibits. People of all ages can learn about this important time and place in history and how it impacted our daily lives. This relatively new National Park was established in 2000.

The park staff is currently working with the City of Richmond, Contra Costa County and other park partners to preserve the historic World War II resources in Richmond. Some historic sites are open to the public, while others are only viewable from the outside. Please be sure stop by the Visitor Education Center, first, in order to watch our films, learn about local history and pick up a map that will provide guidance to park sites throughout the city of Richmond, California

Free Admission For Exhibits and Films

We recommend making the Visitor Center your first stop. We are located at: 1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 3000, in Richmond, California. We provide interactive and educational exhibits as well as a variety of park films, which show in our theater on a regular schedule. Entry to the visitor center and the films are free. Please contact us by email or call 510-232-5050, with any questions.

Details

Duration

1-2 Hours

Activity

Museum Exhibits

Visitors may take a self-guided tour through the Visitor Education Center. There are two galleries of exhibits to explore, some are hands on, along with mutlimedia presentations. Films are also offered on a schedule in our theater. 

Age(s)

0-99

Children and adults of all ages may enjoy the history and learning experience of the park. 

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

Pet Guidelines

Please be aware that pets are not allowed in the Visitor Education Center, unless they are Service Animals.

The ADA defines a service animal as any guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability. If they meet this definition, animals are considered service animals under the ADA regardless of whether they have been licensed or certified by a state or local government.

Richmond Bay Trail

While walking on the Bay Trail, all pets must be on a leash. Please contact the city of Richmond if you have any questions concerning pet laws in local Richmond parks and public areas.

Activity Fee

No

The Visitor Education Center is free to the public. 

Location

Visitor Education Center

The Visitor Education Center is part of the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, in Richmond, CA. The visitor center is your first stop to experiencing films and interactive exhibits that help to highlight the many stories that are part of the WWII Home Front History. 

Reservations

No

Entrance to the Visitor Education Center does not require reservations. However, some programs may require reservations. Please check with the park website or call, for specific details. 

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

Physical/Mobility:

The multi-leveled visitor education center is completely accessible with the use of the elevator. All displays are well placed for use, or viewing, from a seated or standing position. Restrooms, drinking fountain, and theater, located in the lower level, are accessible. The theater entrance has a gently sloping ramp for access to the front row of the theater which can accommodate two wheelchairs. Additional wheelchair spaces are available in the back of the theater. Two designated disabled parking spaces are located on the north end of the building.

Deaf/Hearing Loss:

The two orientation films, Home Front Heroes and The War at Home that are shown in the downstairs theater are closed captioned. Assisted-Listening devices are available in the theater upon request.Audio-visual exhibit displays in the upstairs galleries have closed captioning. Assisted-Listening devices for the exhibit galleries upstairs will be available by 2016.

Sign Language:

Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front NHP is dedicated to providing a rich experience for all visitors, and we are happy to offer sign language interpretation for public programs upon request. Because we do not have a sign language interpreter on staff, please contact the park with your request at least two weeks in advance of your visit, or when you’re making your tour reservation.

Blind/Low Vision:

The main park brochure is available in braille, please inquire at the front desk for a copy that can be borrowed. Some of the permanent exhibits were designed for a tactile experience. For example, the visitor center has a copy of the famous world war two poster, "We Can Do It", made out of sculpted brass for visitors to touch. There is also a large tactile map of the Richmond Shipyards with a braille legend.The park is developing an audio tour of the newly installed permanent exhibits. The tour will available by 2016.

Intellectual Disability:

The exhibits are designed to reach a wide audience and age groups. The exhibits offer interactive exhibits, historic artifacts and reproductions.

Learning Disability:

The exhibits are designed to reach a wide audience including interactive exhibits, historic artifacts and reproductions.

Red Oak Victory Ship Accessibility

Note:The SS Red Oak Victory is a World War II cargo ship, please contact the ship directly to discuss access issues. [phone].