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San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkVolunteers learning the art of going aloft on the sailing ship Balclutha.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
For Kids

for kids includes:

Be A Junior Ranger
Park Fun
 
 
Illustration of two small sailboats with red hulls and white sails.
Illustration by Inge Wessels

There's always something special going on for kids at the park.

Sing a sea chantey, create a maritime craft, earn a Junior Ranger badge, and take the wheel of a 19th century sailing ship.

Check the Schedule of Events for program dates and times. 

Pick up a free edition of The Maritime News and check out the kids' page on the back.

Kids ages 5-12 can pick up a free Junior Ranger Program activity booklet at the ticket booth or in the Visitor Center. Learn about the park and earn a badge.

Explore the exhibits in the Visitor Center and stroll down Hyde Street Pier.

Have a picnic and play on the beach.

 

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Hyde Street Pier
Line drawing of a full-rigged ship by Inge Wessels.
Fun activities for the pier and visitor center
Crossword puzzle, ship shapes, and more
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Balclutha moored at the pier with a modern container ship passing behind her.  

Did You Know?
A modern container ship slips behind Balclutha on its way to port. Ocean routes are still the major highways of the world. Balclutha, moored at San Francisco Maritime NHP, was an ocean-going cargo ship for 43 years, between 1886 and 1929.

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Last Updated: November 24, 2008 at 16:54 EST