In Our Neighborhood

Touring Charlestown & Beyond

After visiting the USS Constitution Museum, do not forget to check out the other local attractions in Boston’s Charlestown neighborhood.

To access the full version of our “Around Charlestown” map click here.

USS Constitution*

April 15 – July 9
Open Tuesday-Friday | 2:30 – 6:00
Open Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 – 6:00
Closed Monday

July 10 – Early September
Closed due to undocking schedule

September – November 05 (Tentative)
Open Tuesday-Friday | 2:30 – 5:00
Open Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 – 5:00
Closed Monday

November 06 – April 15 (Tentative)
Open Thursday & Friday | 2:30 – 4:00*
Open Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 – 4:00*
Closed Monday – Wednesday
*Last tour leaves at 3:30

Admission: Free

Additional Security Screening Required*

Bunker Hill Monument

March 5 – November 27: Open Daily from 9:00-5:00*
November 28 – March 4: Open Daily from 1:00-5:00*
*Last  climb at 4:30

Please Note: The Monument occasionally closes due unsafe climbing conditions. When this happens the Museum remains open.

Admission: Free

The Navy Yard Visitor Center

April – October: Open Daily from 9:00 – 5:00
November – March: Thursday – Sunday from 9:00 – 5:00
Closed Monday-Wednesday

Admission: Free

Bunker Hill Museum

March 5 – November 27: Open Daily from 9:00 – 5:00
November 28 – March 4: Open Daily from 1:00 – 5:00

Admission: Free

USS Cassin Young

Currently open daily from 10:00 – 4:30. Please call 617-242-5601 for further information.

Admission: Free

Massachusetts Korean War Memorial

Open Year Round

Admission: Free

All sites are closed Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1.

*Required Security Procedures for USS Constitution

In an effort to ensure the safety of all visitors to USS Constitution, visitors must pass through a security inspection and show federal or state photo identification, such as a driver’s license or passport, before embarking on the Ship. Visitors under the age of 18 do not require a photo identification card.

Family-Friendly Restaurants

There are several family-friendly restaurants and cafes within walking distance to the Museum:

Massimino’s Cucina Italiana (207 Endicott St., 0.9 miles)
The Warren Tavern (2 Pleasant St., 0.7 miles)
Legal Oysteria (10 City Square, 0.4 miles)
Ninety Nine Restaurants (29-31 Austin St., 0.9 miles)
The Four’s Restaurant & Sports Bar (166 Canal St., 1.1 miles)
Style Cafe (197 8th St., 0.3 miles)
Tedeschi’s (1 1st Ave., 0.1 miles)
Ironside Grill (25 Park St., 0.7 miles)
Decca Boston Navy Yard (Building 10, Charlestown Navy Yard, 0.1 miles)
Pier 6 (1 8th St., 0.4 miles)
Brewer’s Fork (7 Moulton St., 0.3 miles)
Blackmoor Bar & Kitchen (1 Chelsea St., 0.4 miles)
Whole Foods Market (51 Austin St., 0.7 miles)

Transportation & Lodging

Green & Yellow Cab
Old Town Trolley Tours (Tickets available at the Museum Store)
Boston Harbor Cruises (1 Long Wharf, 1.8 miles / MBTA water shuttle at Pier 3, 0.2 miles)
The Constitution Inn (150 Third Ave., 0.3 miles)
Marriott Residence Inn Tudor Wharf (34-44 Charles River Ave., 0.4 miles)
Boston Harbor Hotel (70 Rowes Wharf, 2.0 miles)

Picnic Areas

The Massachusetts Korean War Memorial is a great picnic spot and is less than a five minute walk from the Museum. Walk down 1st Avenue and head up towards the grassy area directly behind the MGH Institute Building. Style Cafe, Tedeschi’s, and Decca serve food to go.

Play Spaces

A family playground is located just a few yards away from the Massachusetts Korean War Memorial. The Museum is also in close proximity to the Paul Revere Park.