Tickets to the USS Constitution Museum
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Walk with this in-app audio tour along the nation's path to independence and dive into the history of the U.S. Boston is one of the oldest cities in the United States and is home to historical sites known as the Freedom Trail commemorating the American Revolution. On this tour, you will learn incredible facts from U.S. history and find out how the country got its independence. Your journey will start with a visit to the Bunker Hill Monument, the site of one of the first major battles between the Red Coats and the Patriots. You will see the spectacular Old North Church, which the Patriots used to warn their comrades across the river about the arrival of the British Army. While following the trail, you will hear the stories behind the two notable names in the American Revolution, Paul Revere and Samuel Adams. You will see the site of the Boston Massacre, one of the crucial events in the history of the Revolution when British soldiers shot several civilians in cold blood. After that, you will pass by Boston Latin School, the nation's oldest public school where a few signers of the Declaration of Independence used to study. Choose to visit Granary Burial Ground, where some of the notables of the Revolution are buried. The tour finishes at Liberty Tree, an area where once a large elm tree stood. This landmark considered the birthplace of the American Revolution, will surely give you goosebumps as you stand there.
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About USS Constitution Museum
The USS Constitution Museum in Boston is open daily, except on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Standard opening hours are 10:00 AM – 05:00 PM. On December 24, the museum closes earlier, at 02:00 PM.
The museum is dedicated to the famous USS Constitution frigate, but the ship is operated separately from the museum. To have a chance to explore both attractions, choose any day except Monday and Tuesday, when the frigate is closed.
- Learn the history of the iconic warship
Housed in a historic shipyard building, this museum brings history to life. With two floors of hands-on exhibits, the museum lets you sail through more than two centuries of the USS Constitution career. You will know how the ship was built, learn about the War of 1812, and see how the USS Constitution became a national icon.
- Have an immersive experience
You can not only learn the ship's story but fully experience it. If you visit the museum with kids, they will be happy to act as real sailors living in the past: swing in a hammock, furl a sail, scrub a desk, and fire a cannon.
The USS Constitution Museum is situated in the Charlestown Navy Yard at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail. One of the best ways to get to the museum, especially on sunny summer days, is by ferry departing from Long Wharf near the New England Aquarium and arriving at Charlestown.
Alternatively, you can reach the museum by bus, taking the 93 route to the Chelsea St @ Fifth St stop, or by foot, following the Freedom Trail Red Line to the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Due to its convenient location on the Freedom Trail, the museum can become a part of a long and pleasant walk through historical sites related to the American Revolution. Learn more about US history and make the most of your journey with our self-guided audio tour Freedom Trail in Boston: An Informative Stroll Along the Historic Sites.
FAQ about USS Constitution Museum
The museum doesn't charge admission but gladly accepts donations. Suggested donations are $5–10 for children and $10–15 for adults.