USS Constitution Museum Scout Day!

Calling all Scouts! Join us in the Charlestown Navy Yard for Scout Day–a special day of activities just for Scouting America Scouts and Girl Scouts. Scouts will learn about life at sea in 1812 and life in the Navy today, all while meeting some requirements for scout rank advancement badges. Explore the Museum and Ship as you stop at different activity stations throughout the Navy Yard. There will be something for all ages, so come as a scout, a family, or as a troop! Registered scouts will receive a special USS Constitution Museum Scout Day patch. Activities include:<ul><li>Build and race your own ship out of household materials in our Raingutter Regatta™.</li><li>Join in knot-tying and 1812 sailor games.</li><li>Express your creativity at our maker station!</li><li>Participate in a mock 1812 gun drill with your troop.</li><li>Write a letter of encouragement to a new Navy recruit in boot camp.</li><li>Build a LEGO® replica of USS&nbsp;Constitution, USS&nbsp;Nantucket, or USS&nbsp;Cassin Young.</li></ul>A full list of activities and related badge requirements is coming soon.&nbsp;Please note, the Museum will provide evidence of completed activities. <img src="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_6699.heic">To register a scout for the event, please complete our webform below.&nbsp;Family members and siblings are welcome to join in the activities. Questions? Contact our Education team at groupreservations@usscm.org. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scout-day-registration-1984314055757?utm-campaign=social&amp;utm-content=attendeeshare&amp;utm-medium=discovery&amp;utm-term=listing&amp;utm-source=cp&amp;aff=ebdsshcopyurl &nbsp;

USS Constitution Museum

LEGO® Maritime Festival & Competition

Join us during February Vacation Week for the Museum’s annual LEGO®️Maritime Festival! Let your creativity flourish as part of our Ship Shape Challenge! Activity: Ship Shape Challenge Timing: Daily, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Enter your LEGO® or DUPLO® ship into our daily competition! Three designs each day will be selected as daily winners and entered into competition for the grand prize! For more information on contest rules, check out our <a href="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/lego-ship-shape-competition/">Ship Shape Challenge page</a>. Activity: Brick by Brick Kits Timing: Daily, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Build USS Constitution, USS Cassin Young or USS Nantucket models out of LEGO® bricks with step-by-step instructions created by the USS Constitution Museum.   Activity: Color Me Mini Timing: Daily, 10:00 am- 5:00 pm Did you know LEGO® has created over 4 billion mini-figures? Now is your chance to design your own!! Using our 1812 Sailor or Marine design, color your own and help us make our Maritime Festival a colorful event

Bricks and Brews

Adults-only LEGO™ night at USS Constitution Museum (21+)! Build custom ship kits, enjoy drinks + hors d’oeuvres, and relive the fun. Join us for an adults-only LEGO® night at the USS Constitution Museum! Indulge in some childhood nostalgia and flex your creativity. We'll have custom LEGO® ship kits available to build or let your imagination sail with free-builds. Either way, it will be a night that is sure to take you for a trip down memory lane whether you're a seasoned LEGO® builder or a novice.This event is for guests 21 and older. Each guest will receive 2 drink tickets and Hors d'oeuvres will be provided as part of your ticket.

Sailor's Valentine Workshop

A Beautiful Shellcraft Tradition Make your own Sailor’s Valentine – a tradition that dates back to the 19th century! Join us for one of two workshops: DATE: Saturday, February 7 TIME: 10:00 – 11:30 am or 12:00-1:30 pm LOCATION: USS Constitution Museum COST: $35 includes materials and Museum admission. What’s a Sailor’s Valentine? A sailor’s valentine is a small, shell-decorated keepsake that sailors brought home as a gift of love and remembrance. Most were made in the 1800s, when American ships regularly sailed to the Caribbean. In ports such as Barbados, local craftspeople assembled intricate designs from tiny seashells and set them inside hinged wooden boxes, often in an octagonal shape. The patterns were carefully arranged into stars, flowers, and geometric mosaics, and many included short messages like “Home Again,” “Love,” or “Forget Me Not.” For sailors who could be away for months, even years, a sailor’s valentine carried a simple promise: I thought of you while I was gone. It was portable, durable, and personal. Each one is a miniature map of the sea, built from materials gathered along the shoreline and shaped by patient hands. Today, sailor’s valentines offer a glimpse into the human side of maritime history: the relationships, hopes, and homecomings that traveled with every voyage. In our workshop, you’ll create your own version of this historic art form, using a symmetrical design and nautical-inspired motifs. Whether you make yours as a gift or a keepsake, you’ll be participating in a tradition rooted in seafaring life and the enduring desire to stay connected across distance.

Starry Sky Tea Lights

Nautical Maker Series Come visit the Museum to take part in our Nautical Maker Series activities! We provide the materials to create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, all you have to bring is the creativity!! Starry Sky Tea Lights Winter nights bring clear skies and the opportunity to view countless stars and constellations. Skip the cold and view your favorite constellation from the comfort of inside by visiting the Museum and creating your own nautical themed starry night in this new maker activity! In this drop-in activity, participants will be supplied with the materials to create a constellation themed tea light bulb. Use your creativity to paint your favorite constellation on the bulb’s sky and of course add your own nautical flair to the scene!

Anchored in Traditions: December School Vacation Week

Come visit the Museum and show us your own holiday traditions and participate in family-friendly activities during December School Vacation Week. Make a holiday craft to share with the crew of USS Constitution or create your own holiday keepsake! We’ll have a host of family-friendly activities happening in our award-winning galleries, and can’t wait to welcome you for a week of fun! Life at Sea Program Daily: 1:00 pm- 4:00 pm Compare your Holiday food traditions with those of sailors serving on board USS Constitution during the War of 1812. Holiday Nautical Maker Activity: Holiday Snow Globes  Friday, December 26th &amp; Saturday, December 27th: 11:00 am- 3:00 pm Join us to create a take-home piece of art with nautical flair. Activity kits are $5.00/ kit.   Java Victory Day Monday, December 29th: 11:00 am- 3:00 pm Come to the Museum and discover the details about Constitution’s victory over HMS Java on December 29, 1812. Explore the Museum’s galleries and add your own flair to paintings of the battle!

Nautical Maker Series

Nautical Maker Series One Saturday per month come visit the Museum to take part in our Nautical Maker Series activities! We provide the materials to create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, all you have to bring is the creativity!! Event: Sea Glass Art Date: Saturday, July 12th Time: 11:00 am- 3:00 pm Activity Price: $5 (Does not include admission to Museum) Recommended Ages: 6 years and up. Adult assistance needed for 5 years and under.   Event: Shrinky Dink Art Date: Saturday, August 9th Time: 11:00 am- 3:00 pm Activity Price: $5 (Does not include admission to Museum) Recommended Ages: 6 years and up. Adult assistance needed for 5 years and under.

Slice of History: Set Sail with Pizza and Mini-Golf

Join the Museum as we celebrate <a href="https://www.thecivicseason.com/">Civic Season</a>! Celebrate Civic Season at the Museum with mini-golf and pizza! Fuel up with pizza provided by the USS Constitution Museum before you compete in a mini-golf tournament. Putt your way through history on our themed mini-golf course and step inside the Museum to enjoy our galleries after-hours. Slice of History events are designed for young adults, particularly those ages 18-30, seeking enlightenment or socialization. Advance registration is required, please complete the form below to reserve your spot at this event. Review your order before confirming your purchase as it is non-refundable. If, however, the museum must cancel the event, refunds will be given in the form of the original payment method. Questions? Email <a href="mailto:abeaulieu@usscm.org">abeaulieu@usscm.org</a>. Register here: <a href="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/events/sliceofhistory/">https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/events/sliceofhistory/</a>

We Remember: Memorial Day at the USS Constitution Museum

Join the Museum in honoring those who gave their lives in service to our country. Celebrate Memorial Day at the USS Constitution Museum this month. Activities throughout the day will recognize the service and sacrifice of our military community. Starting Armed Services Day, Saturday, May 17, all active-duty service members and their families receive complimentary admission to the Museum as part of the Blue Star Museums program. Blue Star Museums is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of Defense and museums across America. Willow Tree Tribute May 1 – May 31 9:30 am – 5:00 pm This month, Museum visitors are encouraged to make a leaf to be placed on our Willow Tree in tribute to a fallen USS Constitution service member and share why celebrating Memorial Day is important to them. Willow trees can be rooted from cuttings with ease, and are seen as survivors and a symbol of rebirth. This activity is available to all Museum visitors during <a href="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/visit/museum-ship/plan-your-visit/">operating hours</a> until Saturday, May 31. Make a Patriotic Flag Pin Saturday, May 24- Monday, May 26 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Create a flag pin out of beads with options that are friendly for all ages. A symbolic way to remember our fallen service members and the freedoms they were defending. Free with admission by donation at the Museum, while supplies last (no registration required). Taps Across America May 26 3:00 PM At 3:00 pm, the Museum will pause with National Parks of Boston and USS Constitution for a duration of one minute in silence as taps will sound at Charlestown Navy Yard flagpole. We invite you to join us in this <a href="https://www.tapsacrossamerica.org/">national moment of remembrance</a> as Americans remember those who died in military service.

Nautical Maker Series One Saturday per month come visit the Museum to take part in our Nautical Maker Series activities! We provide the materials to create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, all you have to bring is the creativity!!   A full schedule of our season offerings will be available shortly. Event: Decoupage Workshop Date: Saturday, May 10th Time: 11:00 am- 12:30 pm Price: $15 (includes kit materials &amp; admission to Museum) Recommended Ages: 6 years and up. Adult assistance needed for 5 years and under. Join us for an opportunity to create that perfect Mother’s Day gift as Museum staff work with you as you create a decoupage vase or picture frame. We’ll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! Register Here: <a href="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/nautical-maker-series-sailor-valentine-workshop-registration/">https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/nautical-maker-series-sailor-valentine-workshop-registration/</a>

April Events: USS Constitution Museum honors Paul Revere!

This April, the USS Constitution Museum honors Paul Revere—the midnight rider and master craftsman—250 years after his legendary ride. From sounding the alarm for revolution to forging copper for USS Constitution, Revere’s impact on America endures. Join us for hands-on workshops, a lantern-making event, and an expert talk that bring his story to life. Whether you’re crafting embossed copper art, welcoming Revere’s arrival by lamplight, or diving into the history of his midnight ride, there’s something for everyone. Read more about Revere’s connections to USS Constitution in our <a href="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/2015/08/12/copperbottomed/">blog post</a> Be part of the story—visit the Museum and celebrate Revere’s legacy this April!   Copper Embossing Art Workshop Date: April 12th Time:  Session 1: 11:00 am- 12:15 pm,           Session 2: 1:30 pm- 2:45 pm Price: $15/ kit (includes admission to Museum) Join our newest Nautical Maker Series event as we explore working with copper, similar to Paul Revere. There will be morning and afternoon workshop sessions and registration for the event is encouraged. Register Here: <a href="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/april-maker-registration/">https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/april-maker-registration/</a>   Lantern Making Workshop &amp; Open House Date: April 18th Time: 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm Lantern Workshops Date: April 19th &amp; April 20th Time: 11:00 am- 4:00 pm Price: $5.00/ Kit Celebrate Paul Revere and his famous Midnight Ride by creating your own lantern! The Museum will provide the supplies, you supply the creativity!! *Activity will run while supplies last   Price: Free Come visit the Museum and explore our galleries as part of an Open House night at the Museum! Visitors will also the opportunity to make your own lantern to help escort Paul Revere on his journey from the Navy Yard through Charlestown. The Museum will be extending our hours until 9:00 pm for the evening.   The Reasons for Revere’s Ride Date: April 18th Time: 8:00 PM- 8:30 PM Price: Free Broaden your understanding of the Midnight Ride with J.L. Bell, a respected author and historian specializing in the American Revolution. Bell will speak to the context of Paul Revere’s Midnight ride, helping us to understand why it happened.  Presented in collaboration with <a href="https://www.paulreverehouse.org/">Paul Revere House</a>. Be sure to check out the schedule for all of the events occurring during Paul Revere’s Ride to Revolution!! <a href="https://www.nps.gov/articles/000/250-pr-ride.htm">Schedule of Events</a>   Copper Mobile Drop-In Activity Date: April 25th &amp; April 26th Time: 11:00 am- 4:00 pm Price: $10.00/ Kit Celebrate Paul Revere and his contributions to USS Constitution by working with the same material he did! Work with copper and discover Paul Revere’s connection to this material and USS Constitution. *Activity will run while supplies last

Nautical Maker Series: Copper Embossed Art Workshop

Nautical Maker Series One Saturday per month come visit the Museum to take part in our Nautical Maker Series activities! We provide the materials to create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, all you have to bring is the creativity!! Event: Copper Embossing Workshop Date: Saturday, April 12th Time: 11:00 am- 12:15 pm or 1:30 pm- 2:45 pm Price: $15 (includes kit materials &amp; admission to Museum) Join our newest Nautical Maker Series event as we explore working with copper, similar to Paul Revere. We’ll provide the supplies, you provide the creativity! <a href="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/april-maker-registration/">https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/april-maker-registration/</a>

Calling all Scouts! Join us in the Charlestown Navy Yard for Scout Day–a special day of activities just for Scouting America Scouts and Girl Scouts. Scouts will learn about life at sea in 1812 and life in the Navy today, all while meeting some requirements for scout rank advancement badges. Girl Scout Juniors – register to complete your Playing The Past badge! Explore the Museum and Ship as you stop at different activity stations throughout the Navy Yard. There will be something for all ages, so come as a scout, a family, or as a troop! All registered scouts will receive a special America 250 USS Constitution Museum Scout Day patch. Activities include:<ul><li>Tour USS Constitution, a national landmark. Don’t forget to bring your troop’s American flag to fly on board and fold with a Navy crew member.</li><li>Build and race your own ship out of household materials in our Raingutter Regatta™.</li><li>Join in knot-tying and 1812 sailor games.</li><li>Express your creativity at our maker station! Make a copper bell mobile to take home with you.</li><li>Participate in a mock 1812 gun drill with your troop.</li><li>Meet USS Constitution’s active-duty Navy crew.</li><li>Write a letter of encouragement to a new Navy recruit in boot camp.</li><li>Build a LEGO® replica of USS Constitution, USS Nantucket, or USS Cassin Young.</li></ul><img src="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/p-girl-scout-flag-folding-300x225.jpg"> A full list of activities and related badge requirements is coming soon. Please note, the Museum will provide evidence of completed activities. Girl Scout Juniors can register to complete the Playing the Past badge. <img src="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/IMG_6699.heic">To register a scout for the event, please complete our webform below. Family members and siblings are welcome to join in the activities. Questions? Contact our Education team at <a href="mailto:groupreservations@usscm.org">groupreservations@usscm.org</a>.

Nautical Maker Series: Decoupage Workshop

Nautical Maker Series One Saturday per month come visit the Museum to take part in our Nautical Maker Series activities! We provide the materials to create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, all you have to bring is the creativity!! A full schedule of our Spring Offerings will be available shortly. Event: Decoupage Maker Workshop Date: Saturday, March 22nd Time: 11:00 am- 12:15 pm or 1:30 pm- 2:45 pm Price: $15 (includes kit materials &amp; admission to Museum) Join us for our March workshop and celebrate the official start of Spring by creating your own decoupage take home. Get creative and look ahead to warmer weather! Register on our website for your spot! <a href="https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/nautical-maker-series-sailor-valentine-workshop-registration/">https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/nautical-maker-series-sailor-valentine-workshop-registration/</a>

Nautical Maker Series: Sailor's Valentines

Nautical Maker Series Visit the Museum the 2nd Saturday of each month to take part in our Nautical Maker Series activities! We provide the materials to create a one-of-a-kind souvenir, all you have to bring is the creativity!!&nbsp;Please see below for our upcoming schedule (subject to change). Activity:&nbsp;Sailor’s Valentine Date:&nbsp;Saturday, February 8th Times:&nbsp;Workshop 1 (11:00 am- 12:15 pm) &amp; Workshop 2 (1:30 pm- 2:45 pm) Price:&nbsp;$10.00 per kit These works of art are made by arranging small seashells in a symmetrical pattern, commonly in an octagonal box. They were a popular souvenir purchased by sailors for their sweethearts back home and often featured a symbol of love at the center. While the name suggests that the sailors created these themselves, most were created and purchased on the island of Barbados. Registration for the workshop is recommended.&nbsp;Walk-in registration is dependent on remaining supply inventory. Registration link: https://ussconstitutionmuseum.org/nautical-maker-series-sailor-valentine-workshop-registration/

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Our top picks: outdoor dining, free events, spring festivals, best bars, upcoming concerts, museum parties - the latest in and around Boston.  Slug: joyraft-top-picks-best-things-to-do-boston-ma

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Discover new, unique events and experiences happening in and around Boston. Perfect for date night, good for a group or with a friend. Be the first to know.

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S3 (A): trending experiences

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S17: interest based

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100+ free things to do in Boston and beyond

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Experiences

LEGO® Maritime Festival & Competition

Bricks and Brews

Sailor's Valentine Workshop

Starry Sky Tea Lights

Anchored in Traditions: December School Vacation Week

Nautical Maker Series

Slice of History: Set Sail with Pizza and Mini-Golf

We Remember: Memorial Day at the USS Constitution Museum

Nautical Maker Series

April Events: USS Constitution Museum honors Paul Revere!

Nautical Maker Series: Copper Embossed Art Workshop

USS Constitution Museum Scout Day!

Nautical Maker Series: Decoupage Workshop

Nautical Maker Series: Sailor's Valentines

Anchored in Traditions: December School Vacation Week