USS Constitution Museum
About
The USS Constitution Museum in the Charlestown Navy Yard is the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution, the wooden-hulled frigate known as “Old Ironsides.” Located directly across from the ship, the museum collects, preserves and interprets the ship’s stories through hands-on exhibits. Visitors can swing in a sailor’s hammock, furl a sail or enlist as a crew member of 1812, and the award-winning “All Hands On Deck” gallery is one of its featured exhibits.
Launched in 1797, Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. The museum’s mission is to spark excitement about maritime heritage, naval service and the American experience, and it describes its exhibitions as hands-on and minds-on. It offers interdisciplinary programs and field trips for K-12 students, along with a research library, online games, a podcast and resources for ship modelers and educators.
What to Know
- Admission is by donation.
- Self-guided group visits for 10 or more people can be reserved in advance.
- The museum is wheelchair accessible and tour-group friendly.
- It is reachable from downtown Boston by water shuttle, and a museum store is on site.
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