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They will remain there while their longtime home, Hyde Street Pier in San Francisco, is rebuilt.","credit":"NPS Photo/S.Disenhof","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/FC40F8E3-EF5D-E655-86CFFAE888AA6633.jpg","title":"Aquatic Park, with a View of Hyde Street Pier","alt":"People sitting on a grassy lawn look out over a cove and historic ships in the distance","caption":"Visitors enjoying a view of the ships on Hyde Street Pier","credit":"NPS/J.Woerner","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/000C7231-E2AD-5939-74DC1FC4BE563B70.jpg","title":"Maritime Museum","alt":"A view of a large white building standing next to a beach and the calm water of a cove","caption":"A View of the Maritime Museum, formerly the Aquatic Park Bathhouse, as seen from the Aquatic Park Cove.","credit":"NPS/J.Woerner","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/FC685E6C-015E-693E-43089CC739E03C12.jpg","title":"Aquatic Park Bathhouse","alt":"a View of the aquatic park bathhouse from the bleacher steps beside the building","caption":"The Aquatic Park Bathhouse features the Streamline Moderne style mimicking steamliners of the 1930's.","credit":"NPS/S.Oliveros","source":"NPS"},{"url":"https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/structured_data/FDF14B10-DF3B-8378-532CC40508DE1736.jpg","title":"San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center","alt":"a historic brick building stands on the corner of a busy street.","caption":"The Visitor Center is located inside the Haslett Warehouse, a San Francisco historic landmark built in 1907","credit":"NPS/C.Fenton","source":"NPS"}],"activities":["Arts and Culture","Craft Demonstrations","Cultural Demonstrations","Live Music","Boating","Sailing","Boat Tour","Guided Tours","Self-Guided Tours - Walking","Boat Tour","Hands-On","Arts and Crafts","Living History","First Person Interpretation","Junior Ranger Program","Museum Exhibits","Shopping","Bookstore and Park Store","Gift Shop and Souvenirs"],"topics":["Architecture and Building","African American Heritage","Arts","Asian American Heritage","Industry","Immigration","Laborer and Worker","Migrant Workers","Maritime","Ships and Shipwrecks","Music","Transportation","Women's History","Animals","Scenic Views"],"fees":[],"passes":[],"hours":[{"name":"Visitor Center","description":"Visitor Center: Open daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm.\nThe Visitor Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","monday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","thursday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","sunday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","tuesday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","friday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM","saturday":"10:00AM - 5:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{}},{"name":"Christmas","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{}}]},{"name":"Maritime Museum","description":"The Maritime Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.\n\nThe museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"10:00AM - 4:00PM","monday":"Closed","thursday":"10:00AM - 4:00PM","sunday":"10:00AM - 4:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"10:00AM - 4:00PM","saturday":"10:00AM - 4:00PM"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"10:00AM - 4:00PM","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"10:00AM - 4:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"10:00AM - 4:00PM","saturday":"10:00AM - 4:00PM"}},{"name":"Christmas Day","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Year's Day","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]},{"name":"Historic Ships at Mare Island Vallejo","description":"The historic ships are berthed temporarily at the Mare Island Coal Sheds and can be seen from the Coal Sheds promenade. The ships come and go, depending on their maintenance schedules. The park will open one ship or more at Mare Island in Vallejo, CA on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm to 4 pm, pending staff availability.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"12:00PM - 4:00PM","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"12:00PM - 4:00PM"},"exceptions":[]},{"name":"Research Center","description":"The Maritime Research Center is open Tuesday through Friday by appointment only. Contact our Reference Library (415) 561-7030 to make an appointment, for assistance with your research, or for more information. Appointment availability is subject to staffing levels and may be available during the hours listed. The Research Center is located at 2 Marina Blvd. (Fort Mason Center), Bldg. E, 3rd floor.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"1:00PM - 5:00PM","monday":"1:00PM - 5:00PM","thursday":"1:00PM - 5:00PM","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"1:00PM - 5:00PM","friday":"1:00PM - 5:00PM","saturday":"Closed"},"exceptions":[{"name":"Thanksgiving Day - Closed","start":"2026-11-26","end":"2026-11-26","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"Christmas Day - Closed","start":"2026-12-25","end":"2026-12-25","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}},{"name":"New Years Day - Closed","start":"2027-01-01","end":"2027-01-01","hours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"}}]},{"name":"Hyde Street Pier","description":"Hyde Street Pier is closed indefinitely.","standardHours":{"wednesday":"Closed","monday":"Closed","thursday":"Closed","sunday":"Closed","tuesday":"Closed","friday":"Closed","saturday":"Closed"},"exceptions":[]}],"directions":"The park is located within the city limits of San Francisco, in the Fisherman's Wharf neighborhood, on the shoreline of San Francisco Bay.","weatherInfo":"San Francisco is located in a Mediterranean climate. The rainy season usually lasts from November to March. The warmest months are usually September and October. The famous San Francisco fog begins rolling in through the Golden Gate in the spring and can persist throughout the summer months. That said, the city can be foggy and windy any time of the year, so if your visit to “sunny California” includes a stop in San Francisco, bring some warm clothing. The average annual temperature is 62.5°F (16.9°C).","contacts":{"phone":"415-447-5000","email":"ronald_robles@nps.gov"},"visitorCenters":[{"name":"San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center","description":"In the San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center, National Park Service staff and volunteers are available to answer questions and provide information. Watch the park film and visit “The Waterfront” exhibit, an interactive walk through six historical waterfront neighborhoods.","url":"http://www.nps.gov/safr/planyourvisit/the-visitor-center.htm","lat":37.807482596113864,"lon":-122.4205845594406},{"name":"Maritime Museum","description":"The Maritime Museum is open Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The museum is closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Days. 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Parking along the south side of Jefferson St. will be unavailable during the first week of work and may be intermittently unavailable during the remainder of the project. Please follow all all posted signs, traffic controls, and instructions from project personnel.","url":null,"updated":"2026-10-28 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-95E2D29B-584E-42F0-BCE1-EA711A22BDBB"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Park Closure","title":"Hyde Street Pier Closure","text":"Hyde Street Pier and access to historic ships will be closed to public until further notice starting 11/04/2024 in preparation for Hyde Street Pier renovation work. Limited public access to the ships is available on Saturdays and Sundays at Mare Island.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/safr/getinvolved/planning.htm","updated":"2026-08-13 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-3949717D-BFFD-4C84-8EC8-4B77205104D3"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Replace Bocce Ball Court Retaining Wall","text":"Project work begins on Monday, February 9 to replace the bocce ball 50-foot retaining wall in order to improve existing infrastructure and enhance visitor safety. Several parking spots on lower Van Ness will be fenced off and the bocce ball court will not be accessible for the duration of the project, slated through August 2026. Please be aware of machinery, work, and signs.","url":null,"updated":"2026-02-05 00:00:00.0","id":"nps-D7C1A68E-7C91-4992-8341-537964C70079"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Information","title":"Municipal Pier Permanent Closure","text":"Municipal Pier is closed permanently. After a safety review with the U.S. Public Health Service, it was determined that the deterioration of Municipal Pier in Aquatic Park Cove is unsafe for public use.","url":"https://www.nps.gov/safr/learn/historyculture/aquatic-park-pier.htm","updated":"2024-12-23 17:15:52.0","id":"nps-AEC1F83C-FCAE-46A4-BC27-8FFE4AFDBB3E"},{"source":"NPS","kind":"Caution","title":"Sick Birds and Wildlife, H5N1","text":"Be cautious around sea lions, and dead or sick birds. If you get “bombed” by a bird, wash with soap and water immediately, monitor for signs of illness, and call your doctor. Report beached, sick or distressed wildlife to Wildlife Mortality Reporting.","url":"https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Laboratories/Wildlife-Health/Monitoring/Mortality-Report","updated":"2024-07-01 16:49:29.0","id":"nps-52428B57-CDAC-4C00-BBA8-290898AA47B6"}],"url":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/sites/san-francisco-maritime-national-historical-park/","boundaryUrl":"https://directory.labs.trlibrary.com/boundaries/san-francisco-maritime-national-historical-park.geojson"}