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USS Constitution Museum

Bldg 5 Charlestown Navy Yard, Charlestown, Boston, MA 02129
617-242-5671
Ranked #16 of 203 attractions in Boston
4.5 of 5 stars 325 Reviews
Type: Ships, Historic Sites, Specialty Museums, History Museums
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: The oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and undefeated in battle, Old Ironsides earned its famous nickname with its legendary ability to repel...... more » Owner description: The oldest commissioned ship in the U.S. Navy and undefeated in battle, Old Ironsides earned its famous nickname with its legendary ability to repel any shot fired. Active-duty sailors guide visitors around the ship. « less
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Saint Louis, Missouri
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

As much as I am not into museums, this one was quite fun. The sailor doing the tour was very animated and seemed to absolutely love her job! I highly recommend going! More

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Denver, Colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

A visit to USS Constitution should not be missed. An important part of our Nation's history, the tour is most valuable for adults and children alike. More

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Seattle
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38 reviews 38 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Take the time to do the hourly tour below deck. Very informative and a real shocker how rough it was to be a sailor during that time. Great for kids and all history buffs. More

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Atlanta, GA
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The history and construction of this ship is awesome. The naval sailors are proud to serve their time on board and share this 217 year old, timeless piece of this country's history. More

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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

The tour guide was incredibly informative and the ship was amazing. Whether you like history or not, this is a must see. More

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Dallas, Texas
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Walked the Trail to the USS Constitution only to learn that the ship is closed on Mondays! Don't make the same mistake. More

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Jersey, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I can't quite put my finger on why but the Americans really can't present their heritage very well... I wasn't impressed. Sorry. More

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Denver, Colorado
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

One hour well spent as our Navy guide really brought the ship alive and even the very young listened to his every word. Just seeing how and where these very young men had to live and struggle made it really special. More

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Kentfield, California
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

I have been to Boston several times and never made it out to the Constitution. This trip, i made sure we saw it and i am really glad we did. The ship and Museum were very interesting and you came away with the feeling that you knew what is was like to be a sailor at that time. I think... More

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Montreal, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012

The tour is free and there is a security check, so make sure you have your picture ID available to show. We visited in March 2012 and the lowest deck was being worked on so the tour didn't get a chance to see it, unfortunately. We did go below to see the canons, though. If you're elderly, infirm or have... More

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