Free Richmond visit exploring Bay Area home-front history

Ongoing free admission · Check visitor-center hoursCheck the official terms for applicable locations

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The Rosie the Riveter visitor center and Rosie Memorial are free with no park pass required. The partner Red Oak Victory ship has separate admission rules.

Brick facade and entrance of Richmond's Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center — NPS reference photo of the visitor center entrance; check the current official page for access and film schedules.
Official imageNPS / Luther Bailey · Official reference photo · Resized and compressed(opens in a new tab)

How to use this benefit

The visitor center is at 1414 Harbour Way South, Richmond. Pair it with a waterfront walk; free park admission does not cover every partner site or special program.

Check the official page for current eligibility, availability and participating locations.

Reviewed 2026-09-23 · NPS Richmond free-admission coverage