October 17, 2024

Build USS CONSTITUTION with a LEGO® Master Model Builder at the Museum

CHARLESTOWN, MA (October 17, 2024)— As part of the weekend-long celebration of USS Constitution‘s birthday, the USS Constitution Museum is partnering with LEGO® Discovery Center Boston to host hands-on LEGO® building workshops on Sunday, October 20. Participants will have the chance to build their own miniature version of USS Constitution—fondly known as “Old Ironsides”—under the guidance of LEGO® Master Model Builder Kaleb Thome.

Kaleb, the newest Master Model Builder at LEGO® Discovery Center Boston, will lead interactive sessions where children can recreate the iconic ship using standard LEGO® pieces. His custom design replicates the ship’s historic appearance and includes a functioning LEGO® stud shooter cannon for some birthday fun. Workshop attendees will also receive a “Kids Go Free” coupon for LEGO® Discovery Center Boston’s Brick or Treat Halloween event.

“This collaboration allows the Museum to connect USS Constitution’s rich history with creative, hands-on learning,” said Anne Grimes Rand, President and CEO of the USS Constitution Museum. “LEGO building encourages creativity and problem-solving, and we are thrilled to offer an activity that makes history engaging and fun for families.”

Event: LEGO® Building Workshops with Master Model Builder Kaleb Thome
Date: Sunday, October 20, 2024
Time: Multiple sessions throughout the day (11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm & 3:00 pm)
Location: USS Constitution Museum, Charlestown Navy Yard, Boston, MA

Additional details about this event, as well as others commemorating the Ship’s birthday, can be found on the Museum’s website.

About the USS Constitution Museum

The USS Constitution Museum serves as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution by offering award-winning exhibits where all ages can have fun while learning and exploring history together. The Museum’s mission is to engage visitors in the story of Constitution to spark excitement about maritime heritage, naval service, and the American experience. The Museum is open seven days a week with a pay-what-you-wish admission policy. The USS Constitution Museum is a 2022 winner in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice in the “Best History Museum” category and a 2024 winner of Boston Parents Paper’s Family Favorites in the “Historic Sites & Tours” category. For more information, visit usscm.org.

Photo credit: LEGO® Discovery Center Boston