Entrance sign against the historic Ford buidling.

National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

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Info

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front. Discover how diverse communities lived, worked, and interacted. Many faces, many stories, many truths, weave a rich tapestry of experiences from this era of opportunity and loss.

Park Photos

Entrance sign against the historic Ford buidling.
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Visitor Center entrance sign with historic Ford Building in the background.

Credit: NPS photo, Luther Bailey

Entrance sign against the historic Ford buidling.
Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center
Life Cast figures on display in camping scenario.
Multiple exhibit signage and panels in the visitor education center.
Modern art memorial structure with historic photos. Sits in park.

Activities

  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Self-Guided Tours - Auto
  • Living History
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits

Operating Hours

Hours of Operation: The Visitor Center is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The park is also closed during the following holidays: Holidays: Closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

DayHours
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

Weather info

Weather typical for San Francisco Bay Area. Can be cold and windy year round. Fog in the summer.

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