Charlestown - Navy Yard
After closing in 1974, the Charlestown Navy Yard was made part of Boston National Historical Park. It was originally constructed in 1800 as a repair and supply depot and helped to kick start the shipbuilding industry in Charlestown. It is home to the famous USS "Constitution" and the WWII destroyer USS Cassin Young.
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Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Free
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
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Charleston - Boston Marine Society
The Boston Marine Society was established as a support network for maritimers and their families, and to improve the safety of seafaring. The society displays historical items, mainly donated by members, at their headquarters.
Boston Marine Society
Building No. 32, Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129
United States
Building No. 32, Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129
United States
Phone 1 (617) 242-0522
Fax 1 (617) 241-0505
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
USS Constitution Museum
The USS Constitution Museum contains exhibits related to "Old Ironside's" history from its legislative birth in 1794 to the present. There are numerous nautical artifacts, nautical artworks and interactive displays that allow visitors to participate in a navy battle.
USS Constitution Museum
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building #22
Charlestown, MA 02129-4543
United States
Charlestown Navy Yard, Building #22
Charlestown, MA 02129-4543
United States
Phone 1 (617) 426-1812
Fax 1 (617) 242-0496
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Interpretive sessions sometimes available.
