USS Constitution
'Old Ironsides', launched in 1797, the oldest commissioned warship still afloat, crewed by US Navy sailors. Free tours.
- Open
- Most days; check the website
- Price
- Free; the museum asks for a donation
- Time Needed
- 1.5 hours
- Address
- Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 22, Charlestown, MA 02129Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- Ferry from Long Wharf, or a walk across the bridge from the North End.
Why Go
The wooden frigate earned its nickname in the War of 1812 when British cannonballs seemed to bounce off its oak sides. Sailors in period uniform give tours of its decks, and a museum next door tells its story.
Tips
- Bring photo ID; adults pass through security to board.
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