San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park (Aquatic Park)

The San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park at Aquatic Park preserves historic vessels, a maritime museum, and the Aquatic Park historic district adjacent to Fisherman's Wharf. The park's collection includes the square-rigged ship Balclutha (built 1886) and other National Historic Landmark vessels moored at Hyde Street Pier. The National Park Service operates the museum and offers exhibits, vessel tours, and public programming about the region's maritime history.