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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center
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Fishermans Wharf, San Francisco
"The Waterfront exhibit just opened in Feb '12 and is spectacular!"(3 Tips)
"Neat museum"(2 Tips)
"Bathroom available."(2 Tips)
"Parks from American Samoa to Alaska."(2 Tips)
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Wilson Favre-DelerueApril 12, 2016Lovely harbour side location, informative offering regarding the city's maritime anchoring.
KC StarDecember 21, 2014Nice friendly volunteers / Rangers with great info and history of the area! Highly recommended.
Alecia ChristineMarch 17, 2019Best visitors’s center I have ever explored. Super interesting exhibits!
- Robert ShayeFebruary 15, 2012Beautiful museum, and free! The Waterfront exhibit just opened in Feb '12 and is spectacular!
- Just added to the SFMNHP is the Pacific West Information Center where one can acquire brochures and information about Natl. Parks from American Samoa to Alaska.
Daina BurkeSeptember 22, 2010If you're looking for park passport cancellation stamps, they have a list inside...just ask for it.
Fran InchaustiJanuary 9, 2017Cuenta la historia de los puertos de San Francisco. Esta todo en ingles. Es gratuito. Entren cuando pasen por allí.
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park Visitor Center
499 Jefferson St (at Hyde St)
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
Closed until 9:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Sun
- 9:30 AM–5:00 PM
(415) 447-5000
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