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USS Constitution Museum

Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129 (Charlestown)
617-242-5671
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Ranked #19 of 192 attractions in Boston
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Type: Ships, Historic Sites, Specialty Museums, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: At the USS Constitution Museum you don't just learn about history, you EXPERIENCE it! Furl a a sail, fire a cannon, and scrub the decks to learn what... more » Owner description: At the USS Constitution Museum you don't just learn about history, you EXPERIENCE it! Furl a a sail, fire a cannon, and scrub the decks to learn what life was like at sea over 200 years ago. Stop in the NEW "Old Ironsides Discovery Center" to learn the causes and consequences of the War of 1812 and how the ship earned her famous nickname "Old Ironsides." Fun for all ages, admission is simply by donation! Located across from the ship in the historic Boston National Park, Charlestown Navy Yard. Open Daily. The Museum is private non-profit Museum. « less
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Laval, Québec
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13 reviews 13 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Very interesting visit with explanation of how it use to be operate by a crew of about 200 mens. You also have the museum to visit where they have uniforms, guns etc.

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Taylor, TX United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Loved walking around the USS Constitution!!!! You can always take a guided tour which allows you to go below deck where the cannons and mess area is. Please note this is still a working vessels so you will have to go through a security check so make sure all adults have a picture ID or you will not be able... More

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Gerrards Cross, United Kingdom
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51 reviews 51 reviews
22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 20, 2013 NEW

Loved the whole boat, we paid for a trolley tour so it was free to visit. Tour was by real naval men. Excellent knowledge and was fun! I bumped my head and im only 5 foot so careful going downstairs!!! Felt there were far too many people on each tour, but guess that is how it is. Also felt the... More

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Colonie, New York
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14 attraction reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

We visited the USS Constitution on a field trip the other day and it was pretty nice. Adults have to show ID to get into the attraction, so be prepared for that. There's a display of aspects of Naval life in the main building, which is interesting to me, but the 8th graders I was with didn't find it so.... More

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bournemouth
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22 attraction reviews
Reviews in 102 cities Reviews in 102 cities
97 helpful votes 97 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

This is really good and gives a good insight into what life in the navy must have been like to say nothing of the terror that combat with enemy ships must have felt like. I was surprised that the ship didn't really have ironsides at all, just very thick and tough sides. No wonder we British couldn't sink it. I... More

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Kladno, Stredocesky Kraj, Czech Republic
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17 reviews 17 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW

Really impressive museum for fans of history. The ship itself is amazing and you will not be disappointed. The tour with tour guide inside of the ship was very informative. Be ready for security check-up and do not forget you ID card or passport or you will not be allowed to enter! This is a small flaw of this attraction... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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23 attraction reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013 NEW

This is not the ship itself, but rather the USS Constitution museum that is steps away, on the other side of the drydock. I'd toured the Constitution multiple times and always wondered what was inside this museum and finally checked it out. I found myself thinking, "My niece and nephews would love this," found myself enjoying it, too, and conversed... More

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Brandon, MS
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3 attraction reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

Be prepared for a security check before the tour - you must have a photo ID or you will not be allowed on the boat. Very informative naval guide - we were his first solo tour group but he did a great job! I wonder if the Navy assigned tall people to a ship this size?! If you are taller... More

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Toronto, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
6 attraction reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013 NEW

I really enjoyed this museum a lot of the displays were interactive which made it even more fun. The staff was interesting to talk to and really knew their history.

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Oviedo, Florida
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18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Fantastic! A chance to walk the decks of a piece of the United States history right out of the history books. The fact that the U.S. Navy still keeps this as an active ship with present day sailors on duty is fantastic. Greatly preserved and well worth seeing! I recommend the guided tour if you have time as it tells... More

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