San Francisco Maritime National Park Association

San Francisco Maritime National Park Association Bringing Maritime History to Life! Subscribe for updates: https://maritime.org/subscribe/

08/14/2026

📚⚓ The classroom doesn't have to have four walls.

At the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association, students can step aboard historic ships, discover maritime history, explore STEM concepts, and experience San Francisco Bay through hands-on learning.

Whether you're planning for a school, homeschool group, or youth organization, our education programs turn lessons into adventures.

Learn more at maritime.org/education.

08/14/2026

⚓ Did you know the USS Pampanito is more than a museum?

Students can step aboard this historic World War II submarine and discover how buoyancy, SONAR, navigation, optics, and chemistry all worked together beneath the surface through hands-on educational activities.

History and science come together in an unforgettable learning experience.
Learn more at maritime.org/education.

08/14/2026

📖 Reading about history is one thing, living it is another.

Our Living History programs invite students to step into California's past through interactive activities inspired by the Gold Rush, the Barbary Coast, and life aboard historic ships.

It's a fun and memorable way to build teamwork while bringing history to life.
Explore our education programs at maritime.org/education.

🐋📖The Moby Dick Marathon is returning for 2026 on September 12th & 13th at the San Francisco Maritime Museum!🐋📖Sign up r...
08/05/2026

🐋📖The Moby Dick Marathon is returning for 2026 on September 12th & 13th at the San Francisco Maritime Museum!🐋📖

Sign up read a chapter here: https://maritime.org/md2026/

The Moby Dick 24-Hour Marathon, hosted by the San Francisco Maritime National Park Association in partnership with San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park and Litquake, is a secret San Francisco tradition, steeped in both maritime history and theatrical innovation! Whether you’re a Melville scholar or you’ve never even cracked the cover, the MD24 makes the colossal novel Moby Dick feel lively, accessible, and dare we say– FUN!

🔬 What happens when science leaves the classroom?Students investigate marine life, test water quality, collect plankton,...
07/09/2026

🔬 What happens when science leaves the classroom?

Students investigate marine life, test water quality, collect plankton, and even row on San Francisco Bay while learning directly from the environment around them.
It's STEM education that's interactive, engaging, and unforgettable.

Explore our education programs at maritime.org/education.

Step inside one of San Francisco’s architectural treasures at the Maritime Museum in Aquatic Park. Explore exhibits that...
06/30/2026

Step inside one of San Francisco’s architectural treasures at the Maritime Museum in Aquatic Park. Explore exhibits that connect visitors to the city’s maritime heritage through art, history, and the stories of the waterfront.

Whether you're a local or visiting for the first time, the Maritime Museum offers a unique look at San Francisco’s relationship with the sea.

Learn more: https://maritime.org/

Looking for a family outing with history, adventure, and discovery? Explore the USS Pampanito (SS-383), a restored World...
06/25/2026

Looking for a family outing with history, adventure, and discovery? Explore the USS Pampanito (SS-383), a restored World War II submarine berthed at Historic Pier 45.

Walk through the narrow passageways, see where sailors lived and worked, and experience one of the most authentic submarine museum ships in the United States.

Plan your visit:
https://maritime.org/uss-pampanito/

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San Francisco, CA
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