San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park

Discover America’s maritime heritage: board historic ships, tour the Maritime Museum, peruse our Visitor Center or collections at the Research Center.

This park includes several marine-themed sites within a few blocks of each other. The park's signature Maritime Museum -- on Beach Street at Polk Street, shaped like an Art Deco ship, and filled with sea-faring memorabilia -- reopened in 2010 after major renovations. Be sure to pop in to check out the murals. Head 2 blocks east to the corner of Hyde and Jefferson streets and you'll find...

Established in 1988, San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park encompasses 34 acres, and has the most National Histori...c Landmarks of any unit in the National Park Service. In addition to the fleet of historic ships at Hyde Street Pier, the Park includes the Aquatic Park Historic District (Maritime Museum, beach, lawn area, and bleachers), a Visitor Center and the Research Center (in...

Located across from Ghirardelli Square and housed in a 1930s building that resembles a ship, this museum chronicles maritime history with photographs and interesting displays. However, the real attraction here are the WPA-era murals that have been recently restored. Visitors will be delighted by the historic and vivid artwork. Hours vary with the different attractions within the park. The...