Hours

Our hours vary depending upon the time of year. Select the time you plan to visit from the list below; the hours given include the last boarding time; the latest time at which visitors may be onboard. The closing time is 30 minutes after the last-boarding time.

January - March Hours

All sites are open on January 1 (New Year’s Day).

Last boarding is 4:30 PM for all ships. You may remain on board until 5:00.

*Lightship Chesapeake is open depending on staffing. To check Chesapeake's status, please call the museum.

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ShipFri, Sat & SunMon& ThuTue & Wed
USS Constellation10:00am–4:30pm10:00am–4:30pmClosed
USS Torsk10:00am–4:30pm10:00am–4:30pmClosed
USCG Cutter 3710:00am–4:30pm10:00am–4:30pmClosed
Lightship Chesapeake*10:00am–4:30pm10:00am–4:30pm*

Closed

Seven Foot Knoll LighthouseClosedClosedClosed


April to May

All sites will open at 11:30 on Easter Sunday.

Last boarding is 4:30pm. You must arrive by 4:30 to board the ship. You may remain aboard until closing time at 5pm.

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Ship / Site

Thurs-Mon

Tue & Wed

USS Constellation10:00am–5:00pm10:00am–5:00pm
USS Torsk10:00am–5:00pm10:00am–5:00pm
USCG Cutter 3710:00am–5:00pm10:00am–5:00pm
Lightship Chesapeake

10:00am–5:00pm

Closed

Seven Foot Knoll LighthouseClosed
Closed


Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend

Last Weekend in May through First Monday in September.

Last boarding is 4:30pm. You must arrive by 4:30 to board the ship. You may remain aboard until closing time at 5pm.

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Ship / Site

Hours (daily)

USS Constellation and

10:00am–5:00pm
USS Torsk10:00am–5:00pm
USCG Cutter 3710:00am–5:00pm
Lightship Chesapeake

10:00am–5:00pm

Seven Foot Knoll LighthouseClosed at this time


September - October

Last boarding is 4pm for all ships. You must be arrive by 4pm to board the ship. You may remain aboard until closing time.

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Ship / Site

Sat & Sun

MonFri
USS Constellation10:00am–4:30pm10:00am–4:30pm
USS Torsk10:00am–4:30pm10:00am–4:30pm
USCG Cutter 3710:00am–4:30pm10:00am–4:30pm
Lightship Chesapeake10:00am-4:30pmsubject to staff

availability: please
check website for
updates

Seven Foot Knoll LighthouseClosed at this timeClosed at this time


October 13 - November 28 Hours

USS Constellation is scheduled to be in dry dock beginning October 13. Dates are subject to change - please check back for updates.

Last boarding is 4pm for all ships. You must be arrive by 4pm to board the ship. You may remain aboard until closing time.

All sites closed Thanksgiving Day.

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Ship / Site

Thur - MonTues & Wed
USS Constellation

Closed for planned
conservation work

Closed for planned
conservation work
USS Torsk10:00am–4:30pm10:00am–4:30pm
USCG Cutter 3710:00am–4:30pm10:00am–4:30pm
Lightship Chesapeake10:00am-4:30pmClosed
Seven Foot Knoll LighthouseClosed at this timeClosed


November 29 - December 31 Hours

Beginning November 29, all sites are closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays*

All sites are closed on Dec 24 (Christmas Eve) and Dec 25 (Christmas Day).

Last boarding is 4pm for all ships. You must be arrive by 4pm to board the ship. You may remain aboard until closing time.

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Ship / Site

Thur–Mon

Tues & Wed

USS Constellation10:00am–4:30pmClosed*
USS Torsk10:00am–4:30pmClosed*
USCG Cutter 3710:00am–4:30pm

Closed*

Lightship Chesapeake10:00am–4:30 pmClosed*
Seven Foot Knoll LighthouseClosedClosed

*Ships will be OPEN on Tuesday, December 27 and Wednesday, December 28 *


Please note: Hours are subject to change without notice, and ships may not always be open as scheduled due to staffing constraints. To confirm the schedule and last boarding times for specific dates, visitors may contact:

Administration

(410) 539-1797

Mailing Address:

Historic Ships in Baltimore
1417 Thames St.
Baltimore, Maryland 21231