Waterfront History Comes Alive

Nautical history buffs have a new place to explore the treasures of San Francisco’s seafaring past. The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park’s Visitor Center recently opened a new exhibit called ‘The Waterfront’.

After nearly four years of research, design and construction, park staff are proud to present an interactive visitor experience that defies a typical museum. You can feel history come alive as you stroll through the early days of Fisherman’s Wharf, imagine getting shanghaied in a bawdy Barbary Coast pub, see a replica of a fully loaded hay scow, view unearthed timbers from a Gold Rush ship, observe a replica of a native Yelamu tule reed canoe and much more.

The visitor’s center is located at Hyde and Jefferson Streets, in the Argonaut Hotel, open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and admission is free!

The park is holding its annual fundraising gala this Friday (April 27) starting at 6 p.m. at the Argonaut Hotel to support youth education programs, such as overnight hands on classes on the square-rigger Balclutha. For information and tickets, email or call (415) 561-6222.