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Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial — Alhambra Ave
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Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is currently Open.
As of: 10:49 am (PDT)   Fri Apr 19, 2024.

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4202 Alhambra Ave
Martinez, CA   94553Driving Directions
Phone: (925)228-8860(925)228-8860 Maps & Directions

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Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial

The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is located on Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) and is an active base. Due to its location, tours are only available with reservations on a ranger-guided tour. Public access to the memorial is through a two-week advance reservation process and only on Thursdays, Fridays or Saturdays. Allow for 1.5 hours beginning at 12:45 PM. No access Sundays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and during Military Ocean Terminal Concord (MOTCO) operations.

Standard Hours

  • Sunday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Monday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Tuesday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Wednesday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Thursday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Friday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM
  • Saturday:12:00 AM-12:00 AM

Fees & Passes

    Entrance Fees:

    • $0.00 - Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
      Reservations are free. No park fee required.

    Entrance Passes:

    • $0.00 - Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
      Park passes are not sold or required for reservations. Reservations are free.

    About

    320 Americans Killed in WWII Naval Magazine Accident

    On the evening of July 17, 1944, residents in the San Francisco east bay area were jolted awake by a massive explosion that cracked windows and lit up the night sky. At Port Chicago Naval Magazine, 320 men were instantly killed when two ships being loaded with ammunition for the Pacific theater troops blew up. It was WWII's worst home front disaster.

    Directions

    The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is on an active military base, so it is only accessible by reservation. The shuttle picks up visitors with reservations at the John Muir National Historic Site. Please know that all visitors for the memorial must have a reservation. Please visit our website for information on how to obtain reservations.

    Weather

    The Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial is on a base and sits on the waterfront. There is no shelter at the memorial, aside from the shuttle. It can be windy and cold during any season. Many people prefer to at least bring a light jacket during the summer, or coat during the other seasons.


     

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