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Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Rosie the Riveter/World War II Home Front National Historical Park, located in the wartime boomtown of Richmond, California, preserves and interprets the stories and places of the nation's home front response to World War II.



 The Basics


Hours:

Visitor Center: PASSPORT STAMP STATION
Monday to Friday; 8:30am to 5:00pm except major holidays.
Please Call 510-232-5050 for Visitor Center information.

Rosie Memorial:The Rosie the Riveter Memorial in Marina Bay Park is open year round, dawn to dusk, as are the other city parks within the National Park's boundries.

Red Oak Victory Ship: PASSPORT STAMP STATION

Open 10am - 4pm on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Please call 510-237-2933 for further information..
Note: The ship operating hours are subject to change since this is an all-volunteer organization.

Address: 1401 Marina Way South
Richmond, CA 94804
Phone: 510-232-5050
Toll-Free: 800-497-6743
Fax: 510-232-5504

For more info, visit OFFICIAL WEBSITE


 Map

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park, California Map


Click here for a full-sized map of Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

 Directions

To Visitors Center

From Oakland/San Francisco
Interstate 80 East. Exit to I-580 West towards Richmond/San Rafael. Exit Marina Bay/South 23rd Street. Turn left (over the freeway overpass), drive approx. 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Regatta. Follow Regatta to ending at T intersection. Turn left onto Marina Way South.

From Sacramento
Interstate 80 West. Exit on Cutting Blvd., drive approx. 1 1/2 miles. Turn left onto Marina Way South.

From San Rafael
Interstate 580 East. Exit Marina Bay/South 23rd Street. Turn right, drive approx. 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Regatta. Follow Regatta to ending at T intersection. Turn left onto Marina Way South.

To Rosie Memorial

From Oakland/San Francisco
Interstate 80 East. Exit to I-580 West towards Richmond/San Rafael. Exit Marina Bay/South 23rd Street. Turn left (over the freeway overpass), drive approx. 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Regatta. Turn first left at Melville into the parking lot of Marina Bay Park.


From Sacramento
Interstate 80 West. Exit on Cutting Blvd., drive approx. 1 1/3 miles. Turn left on 23rd Street. Turn right onto Regatta. Turn first left at Melville into the parking lot of Marina Bay Park.

From San Rafael
Interstate 580 East. Exit Marina Bay/South 23rd Street. Turn right drive approx. 1/2 mile. Turn right onto Regatta. Turn first left at Melville into the parking lot of Marina Bay Park.


 Climate
 

Climate can vary from mild and warm to windy and chilly at any time of the year. Visitors should wear layers since the climate can change very quickly. The Bay Area is known for its microclimates which can change dramatically. The warmest months tend to be September and October. November to April or May is considered the rainy season. The average annual temperature is 62.5° F (16.9° C).

Link to our Oakland Weather coverage for more information.

 Fees
 

No Fees.


 Things To Do
 

The Rosie the Riveter Memorial began as a public art project for the City of Richmond in the 1990's. During the creation of the memorial, the National Park Service was invited to participate, and this partnership led to the founding of the National Park in Richmond, California.

Visit the Red Oak Victory Ship

The Richmond Museum of History Association is in the process of restoring the last remaining Victory Ship that was created in the Richmond Kaiser Shipyards. You can watch the volunteers at work and explore this important part of American World War II history.



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