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USS Constitution Museum
USS Constitution Museum
North End
view website22 Charlestown Navy Yard # 28
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-426-1812
Good-for-Kids Rating
Babies
Toddlers & Pre-KSchool-Age KidsPre-Teens & Teens
USS Constitution Museum Description
Built in 1797, the three-masted frigate known as Old Ironsides is so tough that cannonballs bounced off her two-foot oak hull. Yes, that's how she earned her nickname. It also means she can definitely withstand the pitter-patter of little feet. On a 30-minute tour, you'll see Paul Revere's contribution (a metalworker, he made the ship's bolts and copper sheathing), touch the cannons, and learn about the courageous powder monkeys (the young boys who carried gunpowder to the ship's gunners during battle). Afterward, head for the adjacent USS Constitution Museum, where your youngsters can try their hands at shipbuilding, view models of Old Ironsides, and blast the British with cannons in a video game. The museum also, from time to time, holds children's programs and costumed reenactments.
History Museum
Kid Tips
School-Age Kids: Boys will enjoy the stories of the powder monkeys, who were not much older when they undertook such a dangerous profession.
Planning Notes
- Call for tours. You'll need a reservation for a guided tour, so call ahead: 617-242-5670
- Skip the drive. Instead of driving, take the MBTA Water Shuttle from Long Wharf, near the New England Aquarium.
Just the Facts
Hours: April 15-Oct. 15: Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Oct. 16-Apr. 14: Daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fees: Under $10
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