Directions and Transportation

 

Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center

Address:
1414 Harbour Way South
Suite #3000/Oil House
Richmond, CA 94804

Phone: [phone] Ext. 0

The Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center is located within the historic Ford Assembly building. This notable structure is prominently visible on the left side of the road as you approach from Harbour Way South. As you arrive at the complex, you will see a small guard gate on your left. Entry is free, but if a guard is present, please inform them that you are visiting the park.

Parking at the Visitor Center

The Visitor Education Center is part of the Historic Ford Building complex. Free parking is generally available in the complex parking lot.

After passing the guard gate at the entrance, proceed forward until you can turn right. Continue forward towards the smaller brick building directly in front of you. Parking is available on your left along the fence, and there are also a few spots at the back side of our building, including accessible spots.

NPS App - GPS Directions and Guide to the Visitor Center

Looking for a GPS guide to reach the Visitor Center? Download the official NPS app to your smartphone. Once you've located our park in the app, go to the "Self-Guided Tours" section and select "Directions to the Visitor Center." Here is some detailed guidance for downloading and using the app for our park:

1. Download the NPS app from your app store.
2. Open the app and search for our park.
3. Navigate to the "Self-Guided Tours" section.
4. Select "Directions to the Visitor Center" for step-by-step guidance.

Important Note: Once you arrive at the back of the building, please do not drive past the Visitor Center through the small gate on the right. Vehicles are prohibited in that area. Additionally, avoid parking in any reserved spots in the center of the main parking lot, as these are designated for other businesses.

 

Driving Directions

The following instructions will help guide you to the Rosie the Riveter Visitor Education Center.

From Sacramento:

1. Take I-80 West.
2. Exit at Cutting Blvd, turn right onto Cutting.
3. Continue on Cutting for 2 miles.
4. Turn left onto Harbour Way South and continue for 0.8 miles.
5. Turn left at the security gate/guard shack just before the large Ford Assembly Building.
6. Inform the guard that you are heading to the Visitor Center.
7. Drive behind the Ford building; the Visitor Center is in a smaller brick building by the water. Note that parking close to the building is limited.

From Berkeley:

1. Take I-80 East.
2. Take the I-580 West split after the Gilman St. off-ramp.
3. Exit at Harbour Way South, then turn right onto Cutting Blvd.
4. Turn right at the next stop light onto Harbour Way South and continue for 0.8 miles.
5. Turn left at the security gate/guard shack just before the large Ford Assembly Building.
6. Inform the guard that you are heading to the Visitor Center.
7. Drive behind the Ford building; the Visitor Center is in a smaller brick building by the water. Note that parking close to the building is limited.

From Oakland/South Bay:

1. Take I-580 West or I-880 North to I-80 East.
2. Follow the directions from Berkeley.

From San Francisco/Peninsula:

1. Take US 101 or I-280 North to I-80 over the Bay Bridge.
2. Follow the directions from Berkeley.

From Marin County/North Bay:

1. Take US 101 South to I-580 East across the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge.
2. Exit at Harbour Way/Cutting Blvd.
3. Turn left onto Cutting Blvd.
4. Turn right onto Harbour Way South.
5. Continue for 0.8 miles until you see the large brick building.
6. Turn left into the gated lot, passing the guard shack.
7. Follow the parking lot all the way to the back, looking for the Visitor Education Center and NPS signage.