Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park

This is the most beautiful museum I've ever seen! The knowledge I received was emense, and the respect to women and minorities in WWII given in the space was so honorable 🎖

P.S. there is soooo much more to see than what is pictured. The place is huge!

How relevant is this today given the rampant revisionist history being trotted out by those who would deny this ever happened. I've also been to the Little Rock High School National Park Visitor Center. I'd like to see how Florida denies that.

Do not be fooled by the small size of the building. There is so much history packed into the exhibits. Seeing the badges and other items from the workers during that time really brought home how much that generation gave up but also accomplished. It highlighted the issues with housing so many workers in a then tiny town. It's a great remembrance of what women, black, latinX, and Asians overcame to support this country during World War II. It didn't whitewash history.

Great little museum with so much history and information. I'm a Bay Area native and Navy Service member and didn't know there was so much history right here at home. I spent a few hours here with my nephew and he had a great time learning and completing his junior ranger activity book and got his first badge. The staff were so nice and knowledgeable; we couldn't have had a better experience.

This is a fascinating slice of history, but I also found it depressing. The government needed thousands of workers, but so many were excluded. No women at the beginning, and when they were taken on, they were harassed. When the war was over, they were shoved back into the "feminine" role of housewife and mother. No blacks, Italians, Japanese, or jews to start until the government got desperate. And the sad thing is, I'm not sure sometimes how far we've come.
The museum shows the growth of Richmond and the kaiser shipyards. There are lots of photos and a short film in the downstairs theater every 30 min or so. There are some models and items from the time. It's very, very well done and I think everyone should go. They have a couple of areas where they ask the visitor a thoughtful question, and you can write your answer on a slip of paper and pin it up. It's interesting to see what various people thought.
Handicap accessible

So interesting! Tucked away on the Richmond waterfront in what was the old Ford Auto factory, that then switched to making military vehicles for the WWII war effort. The history of it and the photos & biographies of real life "Rosie the Riveters" and all those others who played a part in the war effort are documented in signage throughout the grounds. The local eateries are also intriguing, and the bay views which include both Oakland & San Francisco skylines are just stunning! I will be sure to come back when I have more time to indulge my curiosity & my appetite.

Great museum exhibits with immersive, tactile displays. There are audio recordings you can listen to and get a sense of the daily life for different types of people. There are visual archival recordings of working on a shipyard or a factory during World War II. The displays themselves are well done in three dimensions with statues and mockups. Downstairs is the theater, where they show insightful documentaries. I watched "Blossoms and Thorns," which was about the Japanese-American flower growers before, during, and after WWII internment. The park employees are attentive and they ensure that all guests are in good health before entering. They also are very knowledgeable and can give you more in depth information about the area.

Love the walk down memory lane and enjoyed the historic beginnings of this fascinating industrial east bay location.

Such a great museum in our local community! Such a great piece of our history!!! Love it! Thank you for serving our community!

Worth a visit! The Rosie museum has so much historic information about the contributions of not just women but everyone during the war. Lots of great stories and information about Richmond ship yards and life during that time. It's free, near the water, a park, and BBQ place. Lots of people riding bikes an enjoying the Bay Area Trail.

I had been wanting to visit since I found out it existed and it was well worth the wait. It's a smaller park, but still so much to see. The videos were good. The rangers and volunteers were so friendly and knowledgeable. My only regret is I wasn't there to meet real life Rosies.

Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park is a wonderful tribute to the unsung women heroes in America who worked tirelessly state side during WWII to support America's war effort building a wide variety of ships, weapons, and other items.

The Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park has a wonderful Visitor's Center, beautiful and educational displays, movies, and items you can purchase to learn more about the war effort in America to support America's war effort in Europe.

The effort and dedication of America's women and their sacrifice and support was clearly a game changer for America and our Allies in WWII.

Do yourself a favor and check out Rosie the Riveter National Historical Park, you will not be disappointed!

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Could easily spend half a day here with all the stories to be told. Exhibits are well put together. Short movies play throughout the day. Staff and volunteers are knowledgeable. Adequate gift shop on site for your Rosie gear and literature. Parking was tight.

Small but powerful museum experience. The achievements of these women during a time of war are amazing. Only takes a few minutes to see if you are pressed for time but so worthwhile. And the ferry to the Embarcadero stops right near by, so it's easier to get to than you might think?

Great piece of history in our "backyard". Learned ALOT about Bay Area contributions to WWII in addition to the women's homefront efforts. Worth tge trip!

Lots to learn there. Rangers are very friendly. It has a very nice view of SF...

Super informative and well kept National Parks location. Staff was so friendly and helpful. Learned a lot about the war time ship building in the bay area. There are many other spots to visit nearby as well! Enjoy the breeze off the water, local spot for lunch next door and they might even give you a pass to shop at the Columbia Employee discount outlet.

Nice staff, presentable exhibits and museum.

National Park stamping is easily accessible for those interested.

Some options for souvenirs - posters, apparel.

This is a nice National Historical Park. I went here and was satisfied with my experience. This NHP tells the story of women who worked in factories producing weapons during WWII. There are various exhibits here about these women as well as exhibits about the shipyards near here that built naval ships during WWII. This NHP is located on a pier of a former shipyard, and there’s a ferry that goes from here to downtown San Francisco. There’s also a ship from WWII docked on the pier next to the park, but it’s only open on certain days of the week. I gave this National Historical Park five stars because it has informative exhibits about the women that fueled our country’s war effort and it has informative exhibits about the former shipyards here.

I toured the red oak victory ship and enjoyed the experience. The cost is $20 which is super reasonable for a two hour guided tour of the ship. The ship is maintained on a shoestring budget by too few volunteers but this is both a benefit and a challenge. The ship is not your classic museum with roped off corridors where you peer into a staged display. Nope this is a wwii ship that has been in storage and you can explore it. I mean really see what it was like. The engine room, bunk rooms, galley and even fool around with an anti-aircraft 20mm gun. So while the ship is not polished and painted, it comes across as really how it was. The docents are incredibly nice and really care about sharing the ship with you. Parking is easy. There is a wine bar adjacent and this was a great two hour excursion.

It was a nice place to be, right there at the edge of the Bay, it was warm, clear skies, calm waters, people there were friendly and relaxed and being part of the entertainment group there, I got to enjoy the company of some people that made it a real pleasure to spend the day with