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San Francisco Maritime National Historical ParkKids playing on the beach at Aquatic Park at sunset.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
Operating Hours & Seasons
 

Visitor Center
(corner of Jefferson and Hyde Streets/499 Jefferson)
9:30am-5:30pm (May 25 - June 21)
9:30am-6:30pm (June 22 - August 16)
9:30am-5:30pm (August 17-Sept 30)
9:30am-5:00pm (October 1-May 24)
415-447-5000
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days.

Aquatic Park Bathhouse Building (Maritime Museum)
(Foot of Polk Street/900 Beach Street)
The building was closed on July 10, 2006 for extensive renovations. Guided tours are now available. For more information, please call the Visitor Center, 415-447-5000.

Hyde Street Pier
(Foot of Hyde Street/2905 Hyde Street)
9:30am-5:30pm (last entry 5:00pm) (May 25 - June 21)
9:30am-6:30pm (last entry 6:00pm) (June 22 - August 16)
9:30am-5:30pm (last entry 5:00pm) (August 17 - Sept 30)
9:30am-5:00pm (last entry 4:30pm) (October 1 - May 24)
Ranger Office: 415-561-7169
Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Days.

Maritime Library 
(Building E, Third Floor, Fort Mason Center)
The library is open by appointment only, Monday-Friday, 1:00pm-4:00pm, and the third Saturday of every month, 10:00am-4:00pm.
415-561-7030
415-561-7080 (recorded information)
Closed Saturday, Sunday, and most federal holidays.

A historic photo of a 19th century San Francisco street.  

Did You Know?
19th century San Francisco was a hard drinking town. The sailing ship Balclutha helped quench that thirst by delivering cargoes containing Scotch whiskey, Dutch bitters, French vermouth and ales and liquors of all kinds.
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Last Updated: March 29, 2009 at 15:22 EST