USS CONSTITUTION'S HOURS OF OPERATIONS:
WINTER HOURS:
November 1 to March 31
Open Thursday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 3:50 pm
Guided tours start at 10:30 am and continue every half hour. The last guided tour of the day starts at 3:30 pm.
SUMMER HOURS:
April 1 to October 31
Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10:00 am - 5:50 pm
Guided tours start at 10:30 am and continue every half hour. The last guided tour of the day starts at 4:30 pm.

USS CONSTITUTION WILL BE OPEN FOR THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL HOLIDAYS:

Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday
Monday, January 19, 2009
Memorial Day
Monday, May 25, 2009
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4, 2009
Labor Day
Monday, September 7, 2009
Columbus Day
Monday, October 12, 2009
Veterans Day
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The ship will be closed on President's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.

It is a good idea to arrive at least a half-hour early to allow time to get through security, which is required for all visitors. Please read the screening procedures below to assist in the process.

USS CONSTITUTION MUSEUM HOURS:

SUMMER HOURS:
April 15 - October 15
Open daily 9 am - 6 pm

WINTER HOURS:
October 16 - April 14
Open daily 10 am - 5 pm

PARKING

There will be no parking on Pier One.
Parking is available at the following locations:

Nautica Parking - Phone: (617) 723-1488
Location:
Constitution Road, opposite the Navy Yard Visitor Center. Validated parking is available at the Bunker Hill Visitor Center.

Flagship Wharf - Phone (617) 241-7640
Location:
In front of Ship Yard Park in the Navy Yard.

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DIRECTIONS TO USS CONSTITUTION

The best way to find out how to get here from wherever you are is to do a map search on one of the many internet search engines out there. Enter the following information for best results:

1 Constitution Road
Charlestown, MA 02129

Once you have made it to that point, the ship is impossible to miss.

WALKING DIRECTIONS

From the Green Line: The closest Green Line stop to us is North Station. Once out on Causeway St, walk toward the North End. At the five way intersection, proceed over the Charlestown Bridge. Continue to walk straight and once you hit the intersection take a right onto Chelsea St. At the next intersection take a right onto Warren St. then take a left on Constitution Rd. Proceed up the street all the way to the end and you will see the USS CONSTITUTION up on your right. The entrance to the National Park will be ahead of you. Walk into the park and go the end of the building to your right, turn right and you will have arrived.

From the Orange Line: Take the Orange Line to Bunker Hill Community College. Come out of the stop and proceed down the rest of the bridge toward Charlestown. Go past Foodmaster Center on left and go to intersection. Turn right onto Warren St. Go all the way to Henley St, turn left onto that. Go to stop sign and proceed right/straight up to intersection of Chelsea and Warrens Streets. Go across street to Constitution Rd. Follow that around and to the end, where you will see the entrance to the Navy Yard with the Ship on your right.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From Points North: Follow I-93S to exit 28 (Sullivan Square). Follow signs to Charlestown/Sullivan Square. At light at end of ramp, enter traffic circle and take first right onto Rutherford Ave. Move into left lane on Rutherford Ave. At the City Square intersection, just before the bridge, turn left onto Chelsea St. Once on Chelsea, take a right at the 3rd light (5th st.). You will see the security gate for the National Park/ Navy Yard on your right. Vehicle access is only for authorized personnel, please refer to the parking information listed above.

From Points South: Follow I-93N to exit 23 (Government Center/North End). Follow the signs for Route 1/ Charlestown, proceeding along Joe Tecce Way until you get to the five way intersection of Causeway St, North Washington St, and Joe Tecce Way. Proceed over the Charlestown Bridge and merge right onto Chelsea St. Once on Chelsea, take a right at the 3rd light (5th st.). You will see the security gate for the National Park/ Navy Yard on your right. Vehicle access is only for authorized personnel, please refer to parking information listed above.

From the Boston Aquarium: Follow Atlantic Ave. to North Washington St. and turn right onto the Charlestown Bridge. Go over the bridge to the next light. At that light, turn right onto Chelsea St. Once on Chelsea, take a right at the 3rd light (5th st.). You will see the security gate for the National Park/ Navy yard on your right. Vehicle access is only for authorized personnel, please refer to parking information listed above.

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USS CONSTITUTION SECURITY CLEARANCE PROCEDURES

All bags, purses, wallets, backpacks, fanny packs, shopping bags, coats, etc. will be
inspected for weapons, explosives, and contraband.

***Please be aware that illegal weapons are not allowed on the ship or anywhere in the Navy Yard and the National Park Service may confiscate any weapon (including mace or pepper spray) that is illegal in the State of Massachusetts.
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DONATION POLICY

All public services, tours and special events provided by USS CONSTITUTION are free of charge. We are honored to serve those who make our country great and ask for no compensation in return. Although U.S. Navy personnel and Constitution sailors are prohibited from soliciting donations and gifts, the U.S. Navy has the authority to accept gifts on behalf of Constitution. If you would like to send an unsolicited donation, please send to:

USS CONSTITUTION MWR
Building 5 Charlestown Navy Yard
Charlestown, MA 02129-1797

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