Physical Address:

Boston National Historical Park

21 Second Ave

Charlestown, MA 02129

Mailing Address:

Boston National Historical Park

21 Second Ave

Charlestown, MA 02129

contact-details

  • Phone Number: 6172425601 Voice

  • Email Address: bost_rangers@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

Visitor Centers are located at Historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, and the Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 5. The Bunker Hill Museum is located at 43 Monument Square, Charlestown. Go to the Directions page for more detailed information.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions


Operating Hours:

Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park is a unique collaboration of federally, municipally, and privately owned and operated historic sites. Most of the park is along Boston's Freedom Trail®, a 2.5 mile (4 km) walking path marked by a red brick or painted line weaving through Downtown Boston, the North End, and Charlestown. The trail itself is outdoors and open year round. Every site along the trail has its own hours which vary throughout the season. Please check ahead before planning your visit.

Exceptions:
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Bunker Hill Monument

Please note: Only 20 people are allowed in the Monument at a time. Be advised: The Monument may close for climbing due to weather conditions and/or other safety considerations.

Exceptions:
  • Summer (June 30, 2025 - October 13, 2025)
  • Winter Hours (November 3, 2024 - May 23, 2025)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
  • Memorial Day (May 26, 2025 - May 26, 2025)
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Dorchester Heights

Dorchester Heights marks the site of George Washington's first Revolutionary War victory. The Monument and grounds are currently not open to the public due to ongoing restoration work. The work will be completed prior to March 17, 2026.

Paul Revere House

The Paul Revere House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by the Paul Revere Memorial Association.

Exceptions:
  • November to Mid-December Hours (November 1, 2025 - December 18, 2025)
  • Winter Hours (December 18, 2024 - December 31, 2024)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024 - December 24, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Old North Church

Old North is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Old North Illuminated.

Exceptions:
  • Winter (January 1, 2025 - February 28, 2025)
  • Spring (March 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025)
  • Fall (November 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024)
  • November 27, 2024 (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024 - December 24, 2024)
  • New Year's Eve (December 31, 2024 - December 31, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
  • Memorial Day (May 26, 2025 - May 26, 2025)
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Old State House

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.

Exceptions:
  • Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024 - December 24, 2024)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Old South Meeting House

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.

Exceptions:
  • Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024 - December 24, 2024)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

The Great Hall of Faneuil Hall

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.

Exceptions:
  • Summer Hours (May 25, 2025 - October 27, 2025)
  • Winter Hours (October 28, 2024 - May 26, 2025)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
  • Memorial Day (May 26, 2025 - May 26, 2025)
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

USS Constitution

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.

Exceptions:
  • Summer Hours (March 15, 2025 - October 11, 2025)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
  • Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday (January 20, 2025 - January 20, 2025)
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

USS Constitution Museum

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.

Exceptions:
  • Summer Hours (May 1, 2025 - October 31, 2025)
  • Christmas Eve (December 24, 2024 - December 24, 2024)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

USS Cassin Young

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.

Exceptions:
  • Summer (June 30, 2025 - October 13, 2025)
  • Off-season (November 12, 2024 - May 23, 2025)
  • Memorial Day (May 26, 2025 - May 26, 2025)

Weather Information:

Temperatures range from warm, humid summer days to cold New England winter days. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with comfortable walking shoes.


Activities
Fishing
Fishing

Guided Tours
Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program

Museum Exhibits
Museum Exhibits