Alerts & Conditions

Alerts

August 21, 2023 Update:

Access to San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park is as follows:

Facilities Permanently Closed: Municipal Pier
Facilities Temporarily Closed: Northwest End of Hyde Street Pier, Ships: Eureka

Open Facilities and Areas:
Balclutha (tween deck)
Aquatic Park
Visitor Center
Maritime Museum
Maritime Research Center is available by appointment.

National Historic Landmark Ship Schedule:

Hyde Street Pier, Ships: C.A. Thayer (main deck), Balclutha (main deck), and Hercules (tide dependent) are open with exception to the following dates.

Hercules: Unavailable (Currently at a drydock facility for repairs and maintenance)

Eureka: Closed

Visitors are welcome to enjoy the park's open space areas including Aquatic Park and the Aquatic Park Cove or visit the outdoor areas of the historic ships (fee area). Please #RecreateResponsibly, practice social distancing, wearing a face covering is optional but encouraged when near others, and stay home if you are feeling sick.

Masks are Optional

While the listed areas are accessible for visitors to enjoy, services may be limited. The CDC has offered guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. We will continue to monitor all park functions to ensure that visitors adhere to CDC guidance for mitigating risks associated with the transmission of COVID-19 and take any additional steps necessary to protect public health. Find more information about the National Park Service’s response and operations at www.nps.gov/coronavirus.

The Park will update the schedule as the status of sites change. Updates will be shared via the park website and social media channels. For more information, you can contact the park at this email address.