The Pier 70 Time Machine is a landmark partnership between the Bethlehem Shipyard Museum and the Potrero Hill Archives Project, both registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Together, we are preserving the industrial history and community heart of San Francisco.

Visit us at: pier70timemachine.com

Take a Step Back in Time

Visit us at Building 12, Suite 2.35

Coming June 2026

  • The Bethlehem Shipyard Museum at Pier 70 is a 4,200 square-foot “Time Machine” celebrating the industrial spirit of San Francisco. In collaboration with the Potrero Hill Archives Project, we have brought the “Pier 70 Time Machine” to life inside Building 12 through a blend of maritime artifacts, local narratives, and engaging exhibits.
  • Explore the journey from the Gold Rush Days to the 19th-century locomotives, fighting ships and submarines built at Pier 70.
  • Witness the monumental production efforts after the Great San Francisco Earthquake of 1906 and through two World Wars
  • Explore Pier 70’s role in three of San Francisco’s most famous icons, the Cable Cars, the Golden Gate Bridge and the BART tubes.
  • Learn the fascinating details of the daily life of the inhabitants of Potrero Hill, Irish Hill and the Dogpatch.
  • Our mission is to preserve the stories of the individuals who helped build the West.
A Partnership with the Port of San Francisco
A new class of ship launched at Pier 70.

Building 12: A Historical Landmark

Explore Building 12, the home of the Pier 70 Time Machine, and its significance in San Francisco’s maritime history.

History of Building 12

Building 12 is a historic structure that has been transformed into an exhibit space, preserving the legacy of the Bethlehem Shipyard.

Architectural Features

Visitors can appreciate the unique architectural elements that reflect the building’s maritime past.