At the Helm: Captains of Constitution 

Thursday, May 27 at 4:00pm ET

What is it like to command the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world? Join our free virtual event, At the Helm: Captains of Constitution, to find out! Several former Commanding Officers of “Old Ironsides,” CDR Michael Beck (1995-1997), CDR Timothy Cooper (2009-2011), and CDR Matthew Bonner (2011-2013) will speak about the unique privilege to serve in this capacity. This conversation will be moderated by Constitution's current Commanding Officer, CDR John Benda. You won't want to miss it!

We Remember: Memorial Day at the Museum

This month, join the Museum in honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country. Between May 15-30, Museum visitors are encouraged to make a poppy—a symbol of remembrance—to honor a fallen military service member in their life or share a message of gratitude and add it to our memorial poppy garden. Visit our website for more information. 

The completed poppies will be featured in a Memorial Day ceremony on board USS Constitution. This ceremony will be streamed live on Facebook.

If you are unable to visit the Museum, but would like to share the name of a fallen service member to include in our Remember memorial, please complete our online form and we will do our best honor these requests.

Plan a Visit to the Navy Yard

When is the last time you holystoned the deck, furled a sail, or met an active-duty Navy sailor? Visitors to the Museum can do all this and more in our galleries. The Museum is open Thursday-Sunday from 10:00am-5:00pm. Plan your visit today!

On Friday, May 21, USS Constitution will go underway in Boston Harbor for the first time in over a year. That afternoon, USS Constitution will open for public tours from 3:00-6:00pm and once reopened, normal public visitation will be Friday to Sunday from 10:00am-6:00pm. Learn more on the Ship's website. 

The USS Constitution Museum is honored to once again participate in the Blue Star Museum program. From Armed Forces Day (May 15) to Labor Day, admission is free for active-duty military families. Veterans and active-duty military members continue to receive free admission year round.

Own a Piece of Constitution History

Show off your Constitution pride with a piece of history: a pen made of repurposed wood from the Ship! There are souvenirs for "Old Ironsides" fans of all ages at the Museum Store. Stop by in-person Thursday-Sunday from 10:00am-5:00pm or shop online anytime. 

Your Support is Bringing Our Galleries Back to Life!

We have welcomed over 6,000 visitors since the Museum reopened to the public on April 8th! It is thrilling to see members and friends back in the galleries enjoying an educational, inspiring, and fun day at the Museum. With the Museum soon extending its hours and USS Constitution opening to the public later this week, we look forward to a vibrant and exciting summer season. 

Supporters like you underwrite our efforts to spark excitement through the stories of "Old Ironsides" and to share the inspiring stories of her crew with our visitors. We hope you will visit the Museum this summer to experience the legacy of America's Ship of State for yourself. We can't wait to see you!

Every gift counts! Please give today to support the Museum. And thank you for your support!