Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center

Great modern museum with surrounding areas of interest and a memorial at a nearby park. I loved everything about this National Historic museum. Clean, well lit, great stories highlighting many facets of the Rosie story in Richmond. Staff was knowledgeable and friendly. Although a NPS site it is free to get in. It is in the back of an industrial area. After you pass through the guard house you drive all the way straight back and then turn right and it is at the end.

Very educational, informative, and interesting museum. I was part of the inaugural ferry ride from San Francisco and I'm glad I was part of it. The ride itself was great; about half an hour of smooth sailing. Lots to enjoy as far as sightseeing on the bay.

Solid job detailing the history of the Bay Area ship building and war production effort. Lots of neat photos, summaries, history details and some interesting historical items. Worth a stop in if you're in the area. FYI may be a little dull for young kids and it's not too big. But as part of the lovely walk around the Richmond waterfront it is a nice stop.

So much to read about the history of Richmond. Did you know the workers came ftom all over to work. Make ships. They beat Washington for making the ship the fastest.. The plant ran 24 hours. A man named Kaiser had the forsight to provide medical care and that's the birth of Kaiser insurance. People slept in makeshift tents or considered homeless. Hundreds of workers. There was still prejudice and discrimination. Women did equal work. They made pieces of the ship and then put it together. Riveters needed two people on either side. It's just fascinating history. Outside the museum is a beautiful bicycle trail and walk way along the water. Plenty of parking. There's a little cafe for the bike groups to stop for refreshment.

Spontaneously popped into this wonderful little museum as we had just finished a nearby VR experience. Learned so much about the history of Richmond and how we were just inside, what used to be the a Ford manufacturing turned WWII tank plant. Lots of cool historical tidbits and memorabilia. My favorite were the propoganda posters. And the best part is that its all free!

Yes and I hope more people learn of women's history and what our country did. Watched 2 short movies and learned more about Kaiser, Japanese American

Second visit to this museum in five years and it has expanded a lot. The exhibits of Richmond before, during and after the war provided insight to what life was like for the greatest generation. The movies shown complemented the experience of war time life in Richmond and the country.

If you are visiting San Francisco and are interested in learning more about WWII and where ships were built, take the ferry to Richmond and visit Rosie the Riveter National Historic Visitor Center! Are you interested in the contributions of African Americans to the war effort? Are you curious to know what women did on the home front to support the war effort? Visit Rosie the Riveter. There is a great museum exhibit that includes artifacts and photographs of the Internment of Japanese Americans who were forcibly removed from the West Coast even though there was absolutely no evidence of any espionage/terrorism/anti-American behavior of any sort. The exhibit shows what the area looked like during WWII and what kind of work everyone did. It also celebrates the contributions of all those who moved to Richmond to work on the ships. Big bonus, it's free!There is free parking and an very nice food concession next door that includes fresh oysters and great burgers. (That part isn't free - a bit pricey but will impress your date!) my favorite thing is to cycle here from Emeryville - takes us 3-4 hours to cycle, have a nice lunch, enjoy the scenery, and head back. The bike path is not on the street! Safe for bikes and pedestrians. Sometimes there are sales of name-brand outdoor clothing in a building nearby.

Just happened to stumble by this center. Years ago I had visited the displays on the beach but were unaware that a permanent indoor museum existed until now.Lots of parking in the Ford Assembly site next to the Center. Walked in a greeted immediately by a friendly Park ranger. Loved all of the exhibits and interpretive displays. This is really a must see museum. In the basement, there are some more exhibits and a theater which shows some brief documentaries. Initially, there was nothing being shown, but after I asked about it, they started up the scheduled documentary about the Japanese internment in Richmond. Once the film started, people started coming by to check the documentary out. Go visit this Center. Free.

I grew up in Richmond and my parents have been living there for over 30 years, yet had never been here before. Whenever I drive to visit them, I've seen signs on the freeway but always assumed it was just some statue or commemorative plaque (you know what they say about assumptions). Now that my parents are elderly, it is important to keep their minds active and bodies mobile. I've been using Yelp to find so many local places that we had not discovered and am left feeling so blessed and grateful.Getting to visit during the week is wonderful because there aren't a lot of other people, which is extremely important during these times. There were 2 women who warmly greeted us, gave us a bit of info and made us feel free to explore on our own. I wasn't sure what to expect but totally enjoyed this experience. My mom really took her time to read all the posted information (as did I). War sucks, but I learned so much history about this town and had never felt more proud. I don't recall learning any of this when I went to school here. Mom was wowed by the fact that she never knew this place existed only a few miles away. Being that she cannot climb steps, I was very pleased that they have an elevator inside so she may get to the bathroom quickly, as well as check out the theatre and downstairs level. There are cute shirts and souvenirs for purchasing and we never felt pressured to buy (although I was really tempted).Definitely take your time here and you must also explore the surrounding area. The location is beautiful regardless of weather. I went back again yesterday with my mom and brought my sister who was also shocked to learn of this wonderful place with such a rich history. Well done!