Walk the Decks, Learn the Ropes, Live the Life

Experience 19th century life at sea with one of the most impressive collections of military vessels in the world.

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USS Constellation

Sloop-of-War · 1854–1955 · Pier 1
USCG Cutter 37

Treasury-Class Cutter · 1935–1986 · Pier 5
LS-116 Chesapeake

Lightship · 1930–1971 · Pier 3
USS Torsk

Submarine · 1944–1968 · Pier 3
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse

Screw-Pile Lighthouse · 1855–1988 · Pier 5

Upcoming Events

Jun 5 2026

Special Program: "Do Ask Do Tell" - Gay Sailors at Sea and On Land

2:00PM to 3:00PM

USCG Cutter 37

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Jun 6 2026

USS Constellation History Tour

2:00PM to 3:00PM

USS Constellation

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Jun 6 2026

Special Program: "Do Ask Do Tell" - Gay Sailors at Sea and On Land

2:00PM to 3:00PM

USCG Cutter 37

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Jun 12 2026

Germ Theory in the 19th Century: How a Transgender Irish Doctor Pioneered Modern Medical Practice

1:00PM to 2:00PM

USS Constellation

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Jun 12 2026

Special Program: "Do Ask Do Tell" - Gay Sailors at Sea and On Land

2:00PM to 3:00PM

USCG Cutter 37

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Jun 12 2026

Lanternlight Tour: Maritime Macabre

9:00PM to 10:00PM

Maritime Macabre Tours

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