Explore the Maritime History of Old Ironsides

Located in the Charlestown Navy Yard, the USS Constitution Museum is part of the Boston National Historical Park in Boston, Massachusetts. The museum is situated near the ship USS Constitution at the end of Boston's Freedom Trail. It is housed in a restored shipyard building at the foot of Pier 2.

The museum uses its collections and interactive exhibits to tell the story of Constitution - also known as "Old Ironsides" - and the people who designed, built, and sailed her. The museum is also home to the Samuel Eliot Morison Memorial Library and includes a comprehensive archival repository of records related to the ship's history. The museum is a private, non-profit organization managed separately from the naval ship.

Visitors can explore All Hands On Deck, an all-ages interactive exhibit that explores the realities of life at sea during the War of 1812. Other displays include Old Ironsides in War and Peace, which provides an in-depth look at the ship's history and why she is preserved at the United States Navy's oldest commissioned warship. The museum also features the "Old Ironsides" War of 1812 Discovery Center and the Constitution vs HMS Java exhibit, which tells the story of the battle through artwork and archival records.

In addition to its physical exhibits, the museum offers an online interdisciplinary curriculum and the Log Lines Blog from Research and Collections. The museum also recognizes maritime preservation and scholarship through annual awards, including the Samuel Eliot Morison Award, the Charles Francis Adams Award, and the Don Turner Award.

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