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USS Constitution Museum

MilitaryMaritimeHistoryClosed · Opens 9amFrom $15MBTA Water Shuttle from Long Wharf (near the New England Aquarium) to the Charlestown Navy Yard pier

Ospitato in uno storico edificio in granito del cantiere navale, ai piedi del Pier 2 nel Charlestown Navy Yard, lo USS Constitution Museum racconta la storia di «Old Ironsides» e di chi l'ha progettata, costruita e navigata. Due piani di gallerie intrecciano reperti rari e testimonianze personali a postazioni interattive, dove i visitatori possono stendersi su un'amaca, issare una gomena o cimentarsi nel serrare una vela. Il museo è un'istituzione privata senza scopo di lucro ed è gestito separatamente dalla nave: la USS Constitution, infatti, è un'unità ancora in servizio della US Navy, ormeggiata a pochi metri di distanza e visitabile gratuitamente previo controllo di sicurezza. Di norma la visita include entrambe le tappe, ma orari di apertura e modalità di accesso sono distinti.

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Getting there

Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129, USA

Nearest station: MBTA Water Shuttle from Long Wharf (near the New England Aquarium) to the Charlestown Navy Yard pier, MBTA Bus 93 from Haymarket or Sullivan Square to the Charlestown Navy Yard stop, North Station (Green and Orange Lines, plus Commuter Rail) — walk across the Charlestown Bridge and follow the Freedom Trail to Gate 1

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Hours

Mon09:00–18:00
Tue09:00–18:00
Wed09:00–18:00
Thu09:00–18:00
Fri09:00–18:00
SatToday09:00–18:00
Sun09:00–18:00

Admission

From $15

Suggested admission by donation, in three tiers: Pay it Forward $25 per person, Standard $15 per person, Reduced free–$10 per person. Discounted and free admission programmes are available. The ship USS Constitution is separately operated by the US Navy and is free to board on a first-come, first-served basis after a security screening and photo ID check (under-18s do not need ID).

Accessibility

The museum's two floors of exhibits are accessible to wheelchairs, walkers, scooters and strollers, and service animals are welcome. The ship is a different matter: it is kept in its 1812-era configuration, so boarding requires walking aboard the spar deck unassisted and the below decks are reached by steep ladder-like steps. Wheelchairs, walkers, scooters and strollers must be left on the pier.

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Visitor Information

How much does USS Constitution Museum cost?
Standard adult admission to USS Constitution Museum is $15. Suggested admission by donation, in three tiers: Pay it Forward $25 per person, Standard $15 per person, Reduced free–$10 per person. Discounted and free admission programmes are available. The ship USS Constitution is separately operated by the US Navy and is free to board on a first-come, first-served basis after a security screening and photo ID check (under-18s do not need ID).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of USS Constitution Museum?
USS Constitution Museum is open Open daily 9:00–18:00. Closed Thanksgiving (26 November 2026), Christmas Day (25 December 2026) and New Year's Day (1 January 2027); early closure at 14:00 on 24 December 2026. The ship itself keeps different hours (Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–18:00) and is run separately by the US Navy.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is USS Constitution Museum?
USS Constitution Museum is located at Building 22, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA 02129, USA, in the Charlestown Navy Yard area of Boston. The nearest stations are MBTA Water Shuttle from Long Wharf (near the New England Aquarium) to the Charlestown Navy Yard pier, MBTA Bus 93 from Haymarket or Sullivan Square to the Charlestown Navy Yard stop, North Station (Green and Orange Lines, plus Commuter Rail) — walk across the Charlestown Bridge and follow the Freedom Trail to Gate 1.
What can I see at USS Constitution Museum?
Un museo interattivo accanto alla Old Ironsides, dove serrare una vela, pulire il ponte e rivivere la traversata di un marinaio durante la guerra del 1812. Current highlights include «Old Ironsides» in War and Peace ("Old Ironsides" in War and Peace), Tutti a bordo: La vita da marinaio nel 1812 (All Hands on Deck: A Sailor's Life in 1812), L'arte della nave (Art of the Ship).
Do I need to book USS Constitution Museum in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit USS Constitution Museum?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is USS Constitution Museum accessible?
The museum's two floors of exhibits are accessible to wheelchairs, walkers, scooters and strollers, and service animals are welcome. The ship is a different matter: it is kept in its 1812-era configuration, so boarding requires walking aboard the spar deck unassisted and the below decks are reached by steep ladder-like steps. Wheelchairs, walkers, scooters and strollers must be left on the pier.

Benoît Prieur, via Wikimedia Commons (CC0)

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