Boston National Historical Park
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Closure
Closure: USS Constitution
USS CONSTITUTION is closed Monday, October 19, through Thursday, October 22, in support of USS CONSTITUTION's underway and change of command. The ship will reopen on Friday, October 23, for visitation.
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Information
USS Constitution
USS CONSTITUTION will be closed to the public October 19 - 22. The Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center will be open for normal hours of operation.
Hours
Bunker Hill Monument
Today: 1:00PM - 4:00PM (Off-Season Hours, Oct 13 – May 28)
Usual hours
| Monday – Tuesday | Closed |
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| Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Only 25 people are allowed in the Monument at a time. Last climb is 30 minutes before closure.
Be advised: The Monument may close for climbing due to weather conditions and/or other safety considerations.
Dorchester Heights
| Monday – Sunday | unknown |
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Dorchester Heights marks the site of George Washington's first Revolutionary War victory. The park grounds are open to the public daily.
Paul Revere House
Today: 10:00AM - 5:15PM (Summer Hours, Apr 15 – Oct 31)
Usual hours
| Monday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:15PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
The Paul Revere House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by the Paul Revere Memorial Association.
Old North Church
Today: 10:00AM - 5:00PM (Fall, Sep 3 – Dec 31)
Usual hours
| Monday – Thursday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
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| Friday | 10:00AM - 6:00PM |
| Saturday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 11:30AM - 5:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Old North is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Old North Illuminated.
Old State House
Today: 10:00AM - 6:00PM (October Extended Hours, Oct 1 – Oct 31)
Usual hours
| Monday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
The Old State House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Revolutionary Spaces.
For more visitor information, please visit the Revolutionary Spaces website.
Old South Meeting House
Today: 10:00AM - 6:00PM (October Extended Hours, Oct 1 – Oct 31)
Usual hours
| Monday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
The Old South Meeting House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Revolutionary Spaces.
For more visitor information, please visit the Revolutionary Spaces website.
The Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
Today: 10:00AM - 4:30PM (Off-Season Hours, Oct 13 – May 28)
Usual hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
The Great Hall is operated as a historic site by the National Park Service in partnership with the City of Boston. Faneuil Hall is owned and managed by the City of Boston. The Great Hall is closed to public visitation when City-permitted events are scheduled.
Visitors can find maps and other visiting materials in the Great Hall.
USS Constitution
| Monday – Tuesday | Closed |
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| Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
USS CONSTITUTION is the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy. Naval officers and crew still serve aboard the ship. The Navy operates the ship as a historic site in cooperation with the National Park Service.
USS Constitution Museum
| Monday – Sunday | 9:30AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
USS Constitution Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the stories of "Old Ironsides." The museum is a partner of Boston National Historical Park located in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
USS Cassin Young
Today: 10:00AM - 4:00PM (Fall Season, Oct 12 – Nov 11)
Usual hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 4:30PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 12 – May 28: Off-season (closed)
USS CASSIN YOUNG is a Fletcher Class destroyer docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Park staff operate the ship seasonally. Weather conditions may alter hours without advanced notice.
Visitor centers
Faneuil Hall Visitor Center Today: 10:00AM - 5:00PM
Faneuil Hall Visitor Center
Today: 10:00AM - 5:00PM (Off-Season Hours, Oct 13 – May 28)
Usual hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Located in the heart of downtown on the market level of the historic 1742 building, the Faneuil Hall visitor center is open year-round.
Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center Today: 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center
Today: 10:00AM - 4:00PM (Off-Season Hours, Oct 12 – May 28)
Usual hours
| Monday | Closed |
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| Tuesday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Entrance to this Visitor Center is via a security checkpoint. Photo ID may be required for access. This is for added security for USS CONSTITUTION, an active navy ship.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center
Bunker Hill Museum Today: 1:00PM - 4:00PM
Bunker Hill Museum
Today: 1:00PM - 4:00PM (Off-Season Hours, Oct 13 – May 28)
Usual hours
| Monday – Tuesday | Closed |
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| Wednesday – Sunday | 10:00AM - 5:00PM |
Coming up:
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
Bunker Hill Museum provides exhibits and visitor services for people interested in learning about the battle and the monument.
Events in the next few days
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Faneuil Hall Talk
· 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM, 11:30 AM – 11:45 AM, 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM, 01:30 PM – 01:45 PM, 02:30 PM – 02:45 PM, 03:30 PM – 03:45 PM · Great Hall of Faneuil Hall - 2nd Floor of Faneuil Hall · Free
About this park
Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.