Events and Activities

Beautifully preserved historic ship which is one of only two left of the thousands of Liberty ships built for the Second World War. The ship is in original condition and... read more most spaces open to the public. That being said there are many narrow steep ladders which adds to the authenticity but not for the faint hearted if you are expecting regular staircases. Admission is not expensive at $20 regular price and it's easy to find along Embarcadero.

Took a tour in the ship while waiting for hotel check in. So glad as learned a lot about the ship and its role in WWII. Also took... read more pictures of the engine room where Titanic scene was filmed. Upkeep of the shop is by volunteers. Amazing still running, still active ship.

This was soooo much fun. My girlfriend and i spend over 5 hours here and it felt,like half an hour. It was an absolute treat seeing, touching, playing with historical... read more items on this self guided tours. I learned alot about maritime military. And i also learned alot about the tactical strategys taken during D-Day. I will be coming back again, best 20 bucks i ever spent.

This ship is a maritime treasure and historic monument to WW2. I first visited this ship when it was moored at Fort Mason in the late 1980s. The volunteers have... read more done a great job keeping this ship in working order. Worth at least 45 minutes if you're in the area. Suitable for anyone with an interest in history, WW2, engines, or anything nautical. Relatively kid friendly, but there are dirty and greasy things that may be encountered. The volunteers aboard are very helpful and friendly. Admission varies by age and category, but well worth it. Not at all crowded off season.

An awesome piece of history! The volunteers were more than happy to talk about their work and all care immensely about what they are doing. Lots of history to keep... read more adults interested, but there is also plenty of cool things to look at for kids as well. One of the most expansive ship museums where very little was off limits. It's not everyday you get to actually aim a deck gun.

A piece of history on the SF waterfront. If you don't like this museum you aren't an American.