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Entrance sign against the historic Ford buidling.
NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Celebrate and honor the contributions and sacrifices of American civilians on the WWII home front.

Photo: NPS photo, Luther Bailey / NPS

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OVERVIEW

About Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

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.

WITHIN A DAY'S DRIVE

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Alcatraz Island
0h 27m
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Distance
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Round trip
0h 54m
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Five historic ships docked at Mare Island
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San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
0h 28m
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Round trip
0h 56m
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Easy day trip
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Fort Point with visitors approaching on road in front and Golden Gate Bridge above.
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Fort Point National Historic Site
0h 29m
one-way
drive time
Distance
22 mi
Round trip
0h 58m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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White two story house capped by a bell tower and ringed with palm trees
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John Muir National Historic Site
0h 29m
one-way
drive time
Distance
21 mi
Round trip
0h 59m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Rows of grave markers in the green grass of the cemetery as light shafts through misty trees.
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Presidio of San Francisco
0h 31m
one-way
drive time
Distance
22 mi
Round trip
1h 2m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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White buildings with red roofs at Crissy Field with blue bay and Golden Gate Bridge and fog behind.
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Golden Gate National Recreation Area
0h 33m
one-way
drive time
Distance
22 mi
Round trip
1h 6m
Verdict
Easy day trip
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Driving times from Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, one way, via road — a realistic day is 8–10 hours behind the wheel.

WHEN TO GO

Hours

Visitor Education Center Operating Hours

Mon
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun
10:00AM - 5:00PM
THINGS TO DO

Activities

Guided ToursJunior Ranger ProgramLiving HistoryMuseum ExhibitsPark FilmSelf-Guided Tours - AutoSelf-Guided Tours - Walking
PLAN YOUR VISIT

Getting there

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

Directions →Official NPS page →

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park?
Popular activities include Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Park Film, Self-Guided Tours - Auto.
Which national parks are within a day's drive of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park?
Within about a day's drive you can reach Alcatraz Island (27 min), San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (28 min), Fort Point National Historic Site (29 min), John Muir National Historic Site (29 min), Presidio of San Francisco (31 min), Golden Gate National Recreation Area (33 min).