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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Ship | Fri, Sat & Sun | Mon& Thu | Tue & Wed |
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USS Constellation | 10:00am–4:30pm | 10:00am–4:30pm | Closed |
USS Torsk | 10:00am–4:30pm | 10:00am–4:30pm | Closed |
USCG Cutter 37 | 10:00am–4:30pm | 10:00am–4:30pm | Closed |
Lightship Chesapeake* | 10:00am–4:30pm | 10:00am–4:30pm* | Closed |
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse | Closed | Closed | Closed |
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 |
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USS Constellation | 10:00am–5:00pm | 10:00am–5:00pm |
USS Torsk | 10:00am–5:00pm | 10:00am–5:00pm |
USCG Cutter 37 | 10:00am–5:00pm | 10:00am–5:00pm |
Lightship Chesapeake | 10:00am–5:00pm | Closed |
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse | Closed | 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) |
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USS Constellation and | 10:00am–5:00pm |
USS Torsk | 10:00am–5:00pm |
USCG Cutter 37 | 10:00am–5:00pm |
Lightship Chesapeake | 10:00am–5:00pm |
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse | Closed 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 | Mon—Fri |
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USS Constellation | 10:00am–4:30pm | 10:00am–4:30pm |
USS Torsk | 10:00am–4:30pm | 10:00am–4:30pm |
USCG Cutter 37 | 10:00am–4:30pm | 10:00am–4:30pm |
Lightship Chesapeake | 10:00am-4:30pm | subject to staff
availability: please |
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse | Closed at this time | Closed 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 - Mon | Tues & Wed |
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USS Constellation | Closed for planned | Closed for planned conservation work |
USS Torsk | 10:00am–4:30pm | 10:00am–4:30pm |
USCG Cutter 37 | 10:00am–4:30pm | 10:00am–4:30pm |
Lightship Chesapeake | 10:00am-4:30pm | Closed |
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse | Closed at this time | Closed |
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 |
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USS Constellation | 10:00am–4:30pm | Closed* |
USS Torsk | 10:00am–4:30pm | Closed* |
USCG Cutter 37 | 10:00am–4:30pm | Closed* |
Lightship Chesapeake | 10:00am–4:30 pm | Closed* |
Seven Foot Knoll Lighthouse | Closed | Closed |
*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