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*

November 01 – April 15 (tentative)
Open Thursday & Friday | 2:30 – 4:00
Open Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 – 4:00
Closed Monday – Wednesday

April 16 – September 30
Open Tuesday-Friday | 2:30 – 6:00
Open Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 – 6:00
Closed Monday

October 01 – October 31
Open Tuesday-Friday | 2:30 – 5:00
Open Saturday & Sunday | 10:00 – 5:00
Closed Monday

Admission: Free

Additional Security Screening Required*

Bunker Hill Monument

December 1 – March 13:
Open Monday-Friday from 1:00-5:00
Open Saturday-Sunday from 9:00-5:00
Holidays and School Breaks, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

March 14-November 30:
Open Daily from 9:00-5:00, Last  climb at 4:30

Please Note: During the winter months the monument steps may ice over or accumulate snow. When this happens the Monument and Lodge will remain closed.

Admission: Free

The Navy Yard Visitor Center

April – October: Open Daily from 9:00 – 5:00
December – March: Thursday – Sunday from 10:00 – 5:00

Admission: Free

Bunker Hill Museum

December – March 13:
Monday-Friday from 1:00 – 5:00
Saturday- Sunday from 9:00 – 5:00
Holidays and School Breaks from 9:00 – 5:00

Admission: Free

USS Cassin Young

Ship will reopen for tours in the spring. 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:

Ninety Nine Restaurants (29-31 Austin St., 0.9 miles)
The Four’s Restaurant & Sports Bar (166 Canal St., 1.1 miles)
Massimino’s Cucina Italiana (207 Endicott St., 0.9 miles)
Tedeschi’s (1 1st Ave., 0.1 miles)
The Warren Tavern (2 Pleasant St., 0.7 miles)
Ironside Grill (25 Park St., 0.7 miles)
Legal Oysteria (10 City Square, 0.4 miles)
Style Cafe (197 8th St., 0.3 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
Super Tours (Tickets available at the Museum Store)
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.