National Historical Park

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.

California National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

Entrance sign against the historic Ford buidling.
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

0

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

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.

Things to do

A large group of Richmond Shipyard Workers pose for a photo. Historic image.
Photo: NPS collection, RORI 1039_b

Self-Guided Tours - Historic Sites

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.

1-3 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Self-Guided Tours - Auto

Large WWII ship sitting at dock.
Photo: NPS Photo, Luther Bailey

SS Red Oak Victory Ship

The SS Red Oak Victory Ship is the last surviving ship built in the Kaiser Shipyards, and is owned by the non-profit Richmond Museum Association.

1-1 Hours Year-round Fee applies

Museum Exhibits

Front of Visitor Education Center building. Brick building with multiple glass windows.
Photo: NPS Photo, Luther Bailey

Visitor Education Center

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.

1-2 Hours Year-round Pets allowed

Museum Exhibits

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Activities the NPS lists for Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front.

Guided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingSelf-Guided Tours - AutoLiving HistoryJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum 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…

Visitor Education Center Operating Hours
DayHours
Monday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday10:00AM - 5:00PM

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

Contact and directions

Phone
5102325050
Email
[email protected]
Address
1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 3000, Richmond, CA 94804
Coordinates
37.9100, -122.3602· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education CenterDaily: 10:00AM - 5:00PM5102325050Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/rori/index.htm
  • 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.