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USS Constitution Museum Voted One of Top Five U.S. History Museums in USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice

CHARLESTOWN, MA (May 21, 2021)—The USS Constitution Museum ranks #5 in USA Today’s 2021 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards in the category of “Best History. . .

May 21, 2021

USS Constitution Museum Reopens to Public on 45th Anniversary

CHARLESTOWN, MA (April 2, 2021)—The USS Constitution Museum will reopen to the public on Thursday, April 8, at 10:00 a.m., the 45th anniversary of its. . .

April 2, 2021

USS Constitution Museum Honors Women of “Old Ironsides”

CHARLESTOWN, MA (March 29, 2021)—The USS Constitution Museum and USS Constitution will host Rad Women of USS Constitution, a free virtual panel discussion on Wednesday,. . .

March 29, 2021

“A Conversation on Leadership” with General James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.)

CHARLESTOWN, MA (February 19, 2021)—The USS Constitution Museum welcomes General James N. Mattis, USMC (Ret.), U.S. Secretary of Defense (2017-2018), for a virtual program on. . .

February 19, 2021

USS Constitution Museum Temporarily Closes; Robust Virtual Museum Continues

USS Constitution Museum Temporarily Closes; Robust Virtual Museum Continues CHARLESTOWN, MA (December 1, 2020)—The USS Constitution Museum is closing until further notice to minimize spread. . .

December 1, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Follows CDC Guidelines for Thanksgiving; Temporarily Closes

CHARLESTOWN, MA (November 20, 2020)—The USS Constitution Museum will temporarily close Saturday, November 21 through Sunday, November 29 in response to the rise in coronavirus. . .

November 20, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Honors Veterans Advocate and First Woman USAF Thunderbird Pilot, COL Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.)

CHARLESTOWN, MA (November 16, 2020)—The USS Constitution Museum will honor Colonel Nicole Malachowski (USAF, Ret.) at Salute to Service, a virtual Leadership Speakership Series Event,. . .

November 16, 2020

“Veterans with Paws” Virtual Event to Explore the Lives and Legacies of Military K-9s and Their Handlers

CHARLESTOWN, MA (November 6, 2020)—The USS Constitution Museum and the country’s first national humane organization, American Humane, will host Veterans with Paws: A Look at. . .

November 6, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Acquires Rare Collection of Early U.S. Navy Documents

CHARLESTOWN, MA (October 20, 2020)—The USS Constitution Museum recently acquired at auction an outstanding collection of significant correspondence related to the first years of USS. . .

October 20, 2020

USS Constitution and Museum to Celebrate 223rd Birthday with 21-Gun Salute, Live Video Presentation

BOSTON (October 20, 2020)–USS Constitution and the USS Constitution Museum are scheduled to celebrate the 223rd birthday of the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the. . .

October 20, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Hosts “Protecting Global Commerce” Discussion

CHARLESTOWN, MA (August 17, 2020)—The USS Constitution Museum will host Protecting Global Commerce: From USS Constitution to the South China Sea, a free virtual panel. . .

August 17, 2020

Charlestown Navy Yard Attractions Reopen on August 7

CHARLESTOWN, MA (August 5, 2020)—Boston National Historical Park attractions, USS Constitution, and the USS Constitution Museum will all reopen to the public on Friday, August. . .

August 5, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Reopens on August 7

CHARLESTOWN, MA (August 4, 2020)—The USS Constitution Museum will reopen to the public on Friday, August 7. Following that date, the Museum will be open. . .

August 4, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Celebrates Fourth of July Virtually

CHARLESTOWN, MA (June 22, 2020)—The USS Constitution Museum and USS Constitution will celebrate Independence Day with virtual experiences for all ages. A special Fourth of. . .

June 22, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Celebrates Military Appreciation Month

CHARLESTOWN, MA (May 1, 2020)—This May the USS Constitution Museum celebrates Military Appreciation Month with online programs, activities, and content honoring current and former members. . .

May 1, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Launches “A Sailor’s Life for Me” Educational Online Game

CHARLESTOWN, MA (April 1, 2020) — Today the USS Constitution Museum launched A Sailor’s Life for Me (asailorslifeforme.org), a dynamic online game and educator resource. . .

April 1, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Goes Virtual

CHARLESTOWN, MA (March 23, 2020) — To serve students at home and the public working remotely, the USS Constitution Museum has launched a robust outreach. . .

March 23, 2020

Multiple Historic Freedom Trail Sites to Close to Address Global Coronavirus Pandemic

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 13, 2020 CONTACT: Diana C. Pisciotta, 617-784-5256 Multiple Historic Freedom Trail Sites to Close to Address Global Coronavirus Pandemic Private operations. . .

March 14, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Closes for Public Health Emergency

CHARLESTOWN, MA (March 13, 2020) — The USS Constitution Museum has temporarily closed in response to the coronavirus public health emergency and to minimize spread. . .

March 13, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Opens Model Ship Show

CHARLESTOWN, MA (January 31, 2020)—From February 1-29, the USS Constitution Museum presents the special exhibit, Masters of Miniature: Model Ship Show. The exhibit, open to. . .

January 31, 2020

USS Constitution Museum Honored Governor Charlie Baker, Medal of Honor Recipient CAPT Thomas G. Kelley, USN (Ret.)

CHARLESTOWN, MA (November 4, 2019)—On Wednesday, October 30, over 700 guests honored Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Medal of Honor recipient CAPT Thomas G. Kelley,. . .

November 5, 2019

Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer Speaks at USS Constitution Museum

CHARLESTOWN, MA (October 18, 2019)—Today the 76th Secretary of the Navy, the Honorable Richard V. Spencer, spoke at the USS Constitution Museum as part of the. . .

October 18, 2019

USS Constitution Museum Opens New Exhibit About Today’s Crew

CHARLESTOWN, MA (July 29, 2019)—Today the USS Constitution Museum opened a new exhibit, titled Today’s Crew: USS Constitution. The exhibit, open to all visitors during. . .

August 14, 2019

USS Constitution Museum Winner of Favorite Historic Site by Boston Parents Paper

CHARLESTOWN, MA (July 3, 2019)—The USS Constitution Museum is the winner in the Historic Sites & Tours category for Boston Parents’ Family Favorites, featured in. . .

July 3, 2019

USS Constitution Museum Names Edward D. Sevilla as Chief Development Officer

Charlestown, MA – April 22, 2019 The USS Constitution Museum has appointed Edward D. Sevilla to the new position of Senior Vice President and Chief. . .

April 22, 2019

USS Constitution Museum Offers Free Admission to All Federal Employees during Government Shutdown

CHARLESTOWN, MA (January 11, 2019)—The USS Constitution Museum is offering free admission to all federal employees and accompanying family members for the duration of the. . .

January 11, 2019

USS Constitution Museum Selected to Participate in Harvard Business School Association of Boston’s Community Action Partners Program

CHARLESTOWN, MA (November 6, 2018)—The USS Constitution Museum has been selected from a competitive pool of 34 applicants to receive a pro bono consulting engagement. . .

November 6, 2018

USS Constitution Museum Honored Congresswoman Niki Tsongas and Trustee Gary P. Kearney, M.D

CHARLESTOWN, MA (October 31, 2018)—On Thursday, October 25, over 400 guests honored Congresswoman Niki Tsongas and Dr. Gary P. Kearney for their exemplary leadership and. . .

October 31, 2018

Department of the Interior Gives $3M to National Parks of Boston to Begin Planning for Redevelopment of the Charlestown Navy Yard

CHARLESTOWN, MA (October 5, 2018)—Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke, alongside Secretary of the Navy Richard V. Spencer, announced on Friday the approval of $3M. . .

October 5, 2018