Museum
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park preserves a fleet of historic vessels and a museum dedicated to the city's seafaring past. Located at Hyde Street Pier, the park features several restored ships from the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including a schooner, a ferry, and a steam tug. Visitors can board these ships to explore their decks and interiors, and the adjacent Maritime Museum offers exhibits on navigation, shipbuilding, and the Gold Rush era. The park provides a hands-on glimpse into life at sea.
Don't miss
- Climb aboard the 1886 square-rigged ship Balclutha and explore its cargo holds.
- Visit the Maritime Museum to see intricate ship models and historic artifacts.
- Watch shipwrights demonstrate traditional boat-building techniques at the pier.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
You can visit San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park on your own. A guide mainly adds context, what you are looking at and why it matters, and a tour can add transport or combine nearby sights into one day.
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