The San Francisco Maritime National Park Association is the non-profit partner to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park. For 75 years we have helped to preserve and share maritime history along San Francisco’s historic waterfront. We also independently run the National Historic Landmark WWII submarine museum USS Pampanito.
Become a member today and help us sustain these unique national treasures!
Watch a promo for the new documentary “A Balcony on the World”:
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SF Maritime Museum
Historic Ships
As of November 4, 2024, the pier and historic ships are indefinitely closed to the public. The closing of the pier is an important first step as the park makes preparations to temporarily relocate its largest vessels to Mare Island while the pier undergoes major changes. For more information, please go here: https://go.nps.gov/safrFAQs
Hours and information for your visit to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
USS Pampanito (SS-383)
WWII Submarine
National Historic Landmark
Visit the USS Pampanito WWII submarine museum at Historic Pier 45 in the heart of Fisherman’s Wharf!
Open Daily! 10am – 6pm (last boarding at 5:30pm)
Education
Explore Our Programs On
The San Francisco Bay
Check out our page to learn more about our exciting maritime education programs or call our Education Director at (415) 561-6662 ext. 5
Virtual Chantey Sings
A Concert with Singers
from Around the World
Our popular monthly virtual chantey sing includes performers, both professional and amateur, from around the world. (Every third Saturday of the Month)
Labor History Talks
At the SF Maritime Museum
An ongoing series of public talks held in partnership by San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association.
In-Person Sea Chanteys
A FREE monthly event at
San Francisco Maritime
National Historical Park
The first Saturday most months. Please email Peter Kasin, [email protected] for details and to RSVP.
Maritime Museum Building
San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
900 Beach St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
USS Pampanito (SS-383)
Historic WWII Submarine museum and memorial at Pier 45
Hours
Open Daily, 10am – 6pm
Visitor Center is also open daily from 10am – 6pm
Help Make a Difference!
Using living history and the authentic setting of historic ships, we provide today’s youth with the opportunity to build character, confidence, gain self-reliance, and learn the value of teamwork.
Kelly, a 5th grader who attended our Age of Sail program, had this to say about her experience:
“I really learned a lot on the ship, but I mostly learned how to work together even if you don’t like somebody. The thing that we had to do most was work together because if we didn’t we wouldn’t have got through it all.”
Thanks to your generosity and support, we can continue to complete critical preservation and restoration projects in and around the National Maritime Park, while also offering impactful, hands-on educational programs.
You are a part of our success! Give boldly and partner with us to impact the lives of our youth through historical preservation and innovative education programs like the Age of Sail program. Please consider contributing to our Annual Fund today with a tax-deductible donation.