Entrance sign against the historic Ford buidling.

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

National Historical Park · California

NPS photo, Luther Bailey

📍 StateCalifornia

🏛️ TypeNational Historical Park

🎟️ EntryFree

🏃 Activities7

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National historical park in Richmond, California, US

Rosie the Riveter World War II Home Front National Historical Park is a United States national historical park located in Richmond, California, near San Francisco. The park preserves and interprets the legacy of the United States home front during World War II, including the Kaiser Richmond Shipyards, the Victory ship SS Red Oak Victory, a tank factory, housing developments and other facilities built to support America's entry into World War II. In particular, the role of women and African-Americans in war industries is explored and honored.

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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.

Park Photos

Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center

Life Cast figures on display in camping scenario.

Multiple exhibit signage and panels in the visitor education center.

Modern art memorial structure with historic photos. Sits in park.

Activities

Guided Tours Self-Guided Tours - Walking Self-Guided Tours - Auto Living History Junior Ranger Program Park Film Museum Exhibits

Operating Hours

Visitor Education Center 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 Year's Day.

mon	tue	wed	thu	fri	sat	sun
10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM	10:00AM - 5:00PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to enter Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park?

Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park is free to enter.

What are the best activities at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park?

Popular activities at Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park include: Guided Tours, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Self-Guided Tours - Auto, Living History, Junior Ranger Program, Park Film, Museum Exhibits.