USS Pampanito

Museum in San Francisco

Hours
Daily, 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM (June-August); 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (September-May), per maritime.org (last boarding is 30 min before close).
Where
Pier 45, San Francisco, CA 94133
Price
$

A real WWII Balao-class submarine open for self-guided tours at Fisherman's Wharf -- kids climb through actual crew quarters, torpedo rooms, and the control room.

Good to know

  • Confirmed via maritime.org (San Francisco Maritime National Park Association, the nonprofit that operates it).
  • Self-guided admission is roughly $3-12 depending on tour type as of 8/30/2026 (audio tour adds ~$3) -- maritime.org/pampanito is the source of record for exact current pricing.

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