January 31, 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 all visitors during regular Museum hours, showcases over 40 exquisite handcrafted models of all types created by modelers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild. Modelers will be in the exhibit daily to answer questions and demonstrate the craft of model building. Visitors can vote for their favorite model.

The Masters of Miniature: Model Ship Show is sponsored by the Boston Marine Society.

February School Vacation week attendees can also participate in the LEGO® Maritime Festival from February 15-23. Families and other LEGO® enthusiasts are invited to build their own ships using LEGO® and DUPLO® Bricks.

The Museum is currently open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is by suggested donation.

For more information on model building: www.usscm.org/discover-learn/modeler-resources

About the USS Constitution Museum

The USS Constitution Museum serves as the memory and educational voice of USS Constitution by collecting, preserving, and interpreting the stories of “Old Ironsides” and those associated with her. This award-winning, educational non-profit welcomes over 300,000 visitors each year and provides a hands-on, minds-on environment where inter-generational groups seeking an enjoyable, educational experience can have fun while learning and exploring history together. The USS Constitution Museum’s mission is to engage all ages in the story of “Old Ironsides” to spark excitement about maritime heritage, naval service, and the American experience.

For more information: www.usscm.org