Rosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park

Entrance sign against the historic Ford buidling.
Visitor Center entrance sign with historic Ford Building in the background.
Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center
Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center
Life Cast figures on display in camping scenario.
Life Cast Figures Exhibit.
Multiple exhibit signage and panels in the visitor education center.
Exhibits in the Visitor Education Center.
Modern art memorial structure with historic photos. Sits in park.
Rosie the Riveter Memorial.
Photos: National Park Service

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.

Plan a Visit

NPS DesignationNational Historical Park
Park State / Territory MembershipCalifornia
Current Alerts0
Visitor Centers1
Campgrounds0
Things To Do3

Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.

Weather & Conditions

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

NPS Reference Location

Park state / territory membership: California. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.

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.

Friday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday10:00AM - 5:00PM

Activities

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

Getting There

Please visit the "Directions and Transportation" link on the main website at www.nps.gov/rori/planyourvisit/directions.htm.

View Official Directions

Contact & Address

The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.

NPS-Listed Address1414 Harbour Way South, Suite 3000, Richmond, CA, 94804

Topics & Themes

African American HeritageEngineeringIndustryFactoriesImmigrationLaborer and WorkerLabor MovementLGB American HeritageMaritimeMaritime - MilitaryMigrationsMilitaryUS NavyMonuments and MemorialsSchools and EducationSocial Movements

Things To Do

SS Red Oak Victory Ship

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…

Self-Guided Tours - Historic Sites

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…

Visitor Education Center

Visitor Education Center

The Visitor Education Center for the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park provides films, interactive exhibits and more.…

Visitor Centers

Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center

The Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center is the perfect starting point for exploring Richmond's WWII Home Front. Visitors can immerse themselves in films, interactive…

Nearby Cities for Trip Planning

These cities are ordered by straight-line distance from the NPS reference coordinate. They are comparison starting points, not official park gateways or road-distance estimates. Trails and other distributed units may extend far beyond this reference point.

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