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USS Constitution Museum The Museum preserves and shares the stories of "Old Ironsides" and those who shaped her history with exhibits and programs for all ages.
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The USS Constitution Museum preserves and shares the stories of "Old Ironsides" and those who shaped her history with exhibits and programs for all ages. The USS Constitution Museum and the USS Constitution (the Ship) are operated by different organizations. See the Ship's website (http://www.navy.mil/local/constitution/) for the most up-to-date information about the Ship's public visitation hours.

10/08/2026

More than 50 feet above the deck, there’s no room for a fear of heights.

Watch as the active-duty U.S. Navy crew of USS CONSTITUTION climbs aloft to furl the ship’s sails — working high in the rigging much as generations of sailors have done aboard “Old Ironsides.”

It takes strength, coordination, training (courage!) — and a remarkable amount of trust in the Sailors beside you.

Today’s crew continues the seamanship traditions of the world’s oldest commissioned warship afloat, caring for and sailing America’s Ship of State.

Learn more about USS Constitution and the people who have served aboard her at usscm.org/

10/07/2026

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What if your next Scout adventure included more than 200 years of history? âš“Scout Day returns to the USS Constitution Mu...
10/06/2026

What if your next Scout adventure included more than 200 years of history? âš“

Scout Day returns to the USS Constitution Museum on Sunday, November 8, with a morning of hands-on activities, challenges, and exploration inspired by life aboard “Old Ironsides.”

Scouts can test their skills, discover how sailors worked and lived at sea, and explore the teamwork and ingenuity that have shaped USS CONSTITUTION’s remarkable story.

Come as a troop, a family, or an individual Scout — and make history part of the adventure.

đź“… Sunday, November 8
⏰ 10:00 AM–1:00 PM
đź“Ť USS Constitution Museum

Register today: https://bit.ly/4y0AbTr

John Lord left his mark on history — quite literally.Lord joined USS CONSTITUTION’s crew on October 10, 1824, and served...
10/05/2026

John Lord left his mark on history — quite literally.

Lord joined USS CONSTITUTION’s crew on October 10, 1824, and served as gunner during the Ship’s second long Mediterranean cruise from 1824 to 1828.

He was also in the habit of marking his belongings with his name, usually simply: “J. Lord.”

Nearly two centuries later, many of those objects have found their way to the USS Constitution Museum one by one. A powder horn, a miniature portrait, and other personal possessions help us piece together the story of an individual sailor — what he carried, what he valued, and what he collected during years at sea.

Sometimes the smallest objects preserve the most personal stories.

📸 From the USS Constitution Museum Collection. Miniature Portrait of John Lord, early 19th Century. And, John Lord's Powderhorn, 1817-1829. Mr. Thomas Cross Gift.

"Old Ironsides" has a new lookout. 👀We spotted this hawk keeping watch over the Navy Yard — and looking very much like i...
10/03/2026

"Old Ironsides" has a new lookout. đź‘€

We spotted this hawk keeping watch over the Navy Yard — and looking very much like it had been assigned the post.

All is secure.

10/02/2026

Chris Cassidy’s career has taken him from elite military service to NASA and national civic
leadership.

But the most compelling part of that journey may be what each chapter taught him about
people, preparation, judgment, and responsibility.

On October 8, Cassidy joins WCVB NewsCenter 5 Anchor/Reporter Ben Simmoneau for the
USS Constitution Museum Leadership Forum to share the experiences behind an
extraordinary career — and the leadership lessons that carry across every field.

In partnership with WCVB Channel 5 Boston

Limited spots left: usscm.org/leadership/

You may have just met Hercules. Now you can hold a piece of that story.USS CONSTITUTION’s first figurehead was a full-le...
10/01/2026

You may have just met Hercules. Now you can hold a piece of that story.

USS CONSTITUTION’s first figurehead was a full-length Hercules — the mythological symbol of strength. That early chapter of “Old Ironsides” lives on in this limited-edition medallion, featuring Hercules at the bow of CONSTITUTION and made from copper sheathing once carried on the ship’s hull.

Just 6,000 were struck, each individually numbered and accompanied by a certificate documenting the copper’s origin and the history behind the design.

It’s more than a collectible. It’s an actual piece of USS CONSTITUTION — connected to a story that reaches back to the ship’s earliest years.

A limited number remain. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.
Shop now: https://bit.ly/4zaOuWA

Limited spots remain for Vault to Vessel on Monday, October 5.Go beyond the usual Museum visit with a unique experience ...
09/30/2026

Limited spots remain for Vault to Vessel on Monday, October 5.

Go beyond the usual Museum visit with a unique experience that takes you from the collections vault to the decks of USS CONSTITUTION.

Join public historian Carl Herzog for special access to the USS Constitution Museum’s archives and collections, where you’ll get an up-close look at objects and stories rarely seen by the public. Then head aboard “Old Ironsides” to explore the ship itself—and connect what survives in the archives with the historic vessel just steps away.

It’s a chance to experience USS CONSTITUTION from two very different perspectives, all in one afternoon.

Space is limited. Reserve your spot: https://bit.ly/3ytTnjr

In August 1812, Captain Isaac Hull and the crew of USS CONSTITUTION faced the British frigate HMS GUERRIERE at sea. The...
09/29/2026

In August 1812, Captain Isaac Hull and the crew of USS CONSTITUTION faced the British frigate HMS GUERRIERE at sea. Their victory on August 19 was America’s first frigate victory of the War of 1812 — and the battle that earned the Ship's nickname “Old Ironsides.”

Congress marked the achievement in 1813 by awarding Hull this Congressional Gold Medal, part of a tradition dating to the American Revolution of recognizing distinguished military service.

More than 200 years later, the medal remains a tangible connection to the battle, the crew, and the moment a legend was born.

Watch our short video to learn more: https://bit.ly/4AFAaaa

📸 On loan to the USS Constitution Museum Collection from a private collection.

Address

22 1st Avenue
Boston, MA
02129

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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+16174261812

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