Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in California. The NPS currently lists 0 active alerts, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Historic Ford Building · Photo: NPS photo, Luther Bailey (via nps.gov)
About the 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.”
Active alerts
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Closures
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Campgrounds
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Visitor centers
1
Current alerts and closures
The NPS listed no active alerts for this park in the Oct 28, 2026 snapshot. Conditions can change; check current conditions on nps.gov before you go.
Entrance fees and passes
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
The City of Richmond, California houses multiple sites that are of historical significance to the WWII Home Front. Many of the old buildings and sites can only be viewed from the street. The park can help describe any buildings or sites that are of interest.
The Visitor Education Center for the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park provides films, interactive exhibits and more. We recommend making this your first stop when visiting our park.
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…
Visitor Education Center Operating Hours
Day
Hours
Monday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
10:00AM - 5:00PM
Weather: Weather typical for San Francisco Bay Area. Can be cold and windy year round. Fog in the summer.
Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.