Art and Sculpture

Charlestown

Boston National Historic Park / Charlestown Navy Yard

USS Constitution Museum: Educational exhibitions display journals, photos, logs and memorabilia from the USS Constitution’s unforgettable history. The family-friendly museum provides public restrooms; entrance donation requested.

Interpretive signage for USS Cassin Young: The USS Cassin Young was one of the Navy's fastest, most versatile ships during World War II. The destroyer was launched in 1943 and took part in the 1945 invasion of Okinawa. During the 1950s, the USS Cassin Young docked in the Navy Yard regularly for modernization and maintenance until it was decommissioned in 1960. Free tours of the ship are available regularly.

Bell from USS Boston: Another educational exhibit in the Charlestown Navy Yard, The USS Boston Bell was placed at the location about five years ago per request of representatives from the 6th USS Boston.

Interpretive sign for Dry Dock 1: This national historic landmark is one of the country’s oldest naval dry docks.

USS Constitution “Old Ironsides” is the world’s oldest commissioned navy warship. She saw action during the War of 1812, winning three battles against British warships. The nickname “Old Ironsides” comes from the story of a crewmember who watched shots bounce off the USS Constitution's oak hull and cried out that her sides were made of iron. The name “Old Ironsides” has been with the ship ever since. The ship has been permanently stationed at Charlestown Navy Yard since 1897. Free tours by members of the US Navy are available regularly.