Parent Institution
Site Type
Supervisor Name(s)
Kate Monea
Carl Herzog
Supervisor Title(s)
Manager of Curatorial Affairs
Public Historian
Supervisor Email(s)
Department Address
USS Constitution Museum
Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129
Building 22
Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129
ADA Compliant
Yes
Parking
Yes
Transportation
MBTA Water Shuttle
Frequent service runs daily from Long Wharf (near the New England Aquarium). From the Water Shuttle’s Charlestown pier, walk down to the end of the pier and take a left into the Charlestown Navy Yard. The Museum is the building on the left as you enter the Navy Yard.
Commuter Rail (Points South, West & East)
Old Colony & Fairmont Lines to South Station: From South Station take the Red Line (2 stops) to the Park Street stop and switch to the Green Line Eastbound (3 stops) to the North Station stop (see below for walking instructions) OR from South Station walk down Atlantic Avenue 5 blocks to Long Wharf by the New England Aquarium from which you can take the MBTA Water Shuttle to the Charlestown Navy Yard.
From all other Southside Lines: Get off at Back Bay Station and take the Orange Line directly to North Station (see below for walking instructions).
Commuter Rail (Points North): Directly into North Station (see below for walking instructions).
MBTA Subway
Take the Green or Orange line to North Station.
Walking Directions: Walk east on Causeway Street towards the Zakim Bridge/North End. At the first light (N. Washington Street), turn left and cross the Charlestown Bridge. Follow the Freedom Trail Red Line to the Charlestown Navy Yard and enter through Gate 1. The Museum is located straight ahead in the grey granite building label Building 22.
MBTA Bus
Take Bus #93 from the Haymarket or Sullivan Square Station to Charlestown Navy Yard stop.
A temporary parking permit is required for on-site parking. Permits are provided by the USS Constitution Museum with prior approval from the National Park Service.
Frequent service runs daily from Long Wharf (near the New England Aquarium). From the Water Shuttle’s Charlestown pier, walk down to the end of the pier and take a left into the Charlestown Navy Yard. The Museum is the building on the left as you enter the Navy Yard.
Commuter Rail (Points South, West & East)
Old Colony & Fairmont Lines to South Station: From South Station take the Red Line (2 stops) to the Park Street stop and switch to the Green Line Eastbound (3 stops) to the North Station stop (see below for walking instructions) OR from South Station walk down Atlantic Avenue 5 blocks to Long Wharf by the New England Aquarium from which you can take the MBTA Water Shuttle to the Charlestown Navy Yard.
From all other Southside Lines: Get off at Back Bay Station and take the Orange Line directly to North Station (see below for walking instructions).
Commuter Rail (Points North): Directly into North Station (see below for walking instructions).
MBTA Subway
Take the Green or Orange line to North Station.
Walking Directions: Walk east on Causeway Street towards the Zakim Bridge/North End. At the first light (N. Washington Street), turn left and cross the Charlestown Bridge. Follow the Freedom Trail Red Line to the Charlestown Navy Yard and enter through Gate 1. The Museum is located straight ahead in the grey granite building label Building 22.
MBTA Bus
Take Bus #93 from the Haymarket or Sullivan Square Station to Charlestown Navy Yard stop.
A temporary parking permit is required for on-site parking. Permits are provided by the USS Constitution Museum with prior approval from the National Park Service.
Site Description
The USS Constitution Museum is a private, non-profit history museum located in the Charlestown Navy Yard. The Museum serves as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of “Old Ironsides” and the people associated with the ship. The Museum seeks to engage all ages in the story of Constitution to spark excitement about maritime culture, naval service, and the American experience.
Website URL
usscm.org