Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center
Facility · California ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 16 ft
- Elevation
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 exhibits, and programs that provide a rich overview of the historic sites and stories from the era.
Getting there
Directions to the Visitor Education Center from various locations in the San Francisco Bay Area are available on our main website. Upon arrival at the main location, enter the Historic Ford Assembly Plant complex through the security gate located at the north end of the building on Harbour Way South.
37.90972, -122.35732 · 37°54'35.0"N 122°21'26.4"W
Typical weather
Typically 75°F in Sep, down to 58°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 58 | 61 | 64 | 67 | 69 | 72 | 71 | 72 | 75 | 73 | 65 | 58 |
| Low °F | 44 | 46 | 47 | 49 | 52 | 54 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 49 | 44 |
| Precip in | 4.8 | 4.8 | 3.2 | 1.6 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1.4 | 2.7 | 4.9 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Map
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center
- Can you reserve a site at Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center?
- No. Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center
- San Francisco Maritime National Historic Park Tours 7.9 mi · Tickets · we watch it
- Aquatic Park Cove, Black Point Overnight Anchoring, Sailing Vessels only (auxiliary engine OK) 7.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Kirby Cove Campground 8.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Hawk Campground 9.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rob Hill Group Campground 10.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dock Ranger Station 6.7 mi · Facility
- San Francisco Maritime Visitor Center 7.9 mi · Facility
- The Fairmont Hotel San Francisco 8.6 mi · Facility
- William Penn Mott, Jr. Presidio Visitor Center 9.2 mi · Visitor Center
- Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank Visitor Center 9.4 mi · Facility
- Inn at the Presidio 9.5 mi · Facility
- Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center 9.5 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (510) 232-5050
- Email rori_gen_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
Comments