Boston National Historical Park is a unique collaboration of federally, municipally, and privately owned and operated historic sites associated with the colonial struggle for independence and the birth and growth of the nation. Boston National Historical Park is part of the National Parks of Boston.
Most of the park is along Boston's Freedom Trail®. The 2.5 mile (4 km) Freedom Trail® is marked by a red brick or painted line weaving through Downtown Boston, the North End, and Charlestown. The trail itself is outdoors and open year round. Most visitors chose to walk all or portions of the trail to reach the historic sites along the way. Frequently, they use guide books, park brochures, or free National Park Service mobile app.
The major park and park partner sites along the trail are typically open every day, however exact hours vary site to site and are often dictated by season. Plan your Visit to get started with site hours, locations, and schedules.
Check out our calendar for upcoming Family and Youth Programming happening at the Park!
Boston National Historical Park 21 Second Ave Charlestown, MA02129
Visitor Centers are located at Historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, and the Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 5. The Bunker Hill Museum is located at 43 Monument Square, Charlestown.
Go to the Directions page for more detailed information.
Boston National Historical Park is a unique collaboration of federally, municipally, and privately owned and operated historic sites. Most of the park is along Boston's Freedom Trail®, a 2.5 mile (4 km) walking path marked by a red brick or painted line weaving through Downtown Boston, the North End, and Charlestown.
The trail itself is outdoors and open year round. Every site along the trail has its own hours which vary throughout the season. Please check ahead before planning your visit.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - Bunker Hill Monument
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Hours)
November 3–May 23
Sunday:1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Note: The Monument may close due to winter weather conditions.
Standard Hours
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Please note: Only 20 people are allowed in the Monument at a time.
Be advised: The Monument may close for climbing due to weather conditions and/or other safety considerations.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Summer
June 30–October 13
Sunday:10:00 AM–5:30 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–5:30 PM
*Monument may close due to weather conditions
Winter Hours
November 3–May 23
Sunday:1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:1:00 PM–4:00 PM
Note: The Monument may close due to winter weather conditions.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
10:00 AM–5:30 PM
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - Dorchester Heights
Closed today
Every Day:Closed
Dorchester Heights marks the site of George Washington's first Revolutionary War victory. The Monument and grounds are currently not open to the public due to ongoing restoration work. The work will be completed prior to March 17, 2026.
Park District - Paul Revere House
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Hours)
January 1–March 31
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:15 PM
Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–4:15 PM
Standard Hours
Every Day:10:00 AM–4:15 PM
The Paul Revere House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by the Paul Revere Memorial Association.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter Hours
January 1–March 31
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:15 PM
Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–4:15 PM
Summer Hours
April 15–October 31
Every Day:10:00 AM–5:15 PM
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
10:00 AM–5:15 PM
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2025
10:00 AM–5:15 PM
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
10:00 AM–5:15 PM
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
10:00 AM–5:15 PM
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
10:00 AM–5:15 PM
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - Old North Church
Closed today
Current Hours (Spring)
March 1–May 31
Sunday:12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Standard Hours
Sunday:12:30 AM–5:00 PM
Monday-Thursday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Old North is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Old North Illuminated.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Winter
January 1–March 3
Every Day:Closed
Old North Church & Historic Site is closed for tourism during the winter months (January 1 – March 3, 2025) except for field trips, private group visits, and School Vacation Week (2/15-2/22). Worship services continue to run Sundays at 11am.
Spring
March 1–May 31
Sunday:12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
June
June 1–June 30
Sunday:12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Thursday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM–7:00 PM
Saturday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Fall
November 1–December 31
Sunday:12:30 PM–5:00 PM
Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
November 27, 2024
November 27–November 27
Every Day:Closed
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2025
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - Old State House
Every Day:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Old State House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Revolutionary Spaces.
For more visitor information, please visit the Revolutionary Spaces website.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Christmas Eve
December 24–December 24
Every Day:Closed
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - Old South Meeting House
Every Day:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
The Old South Meeting House is a Boston National Historical Park partner site operated by Revolutionary Spaces.
For more visitor information, please visit the Revolutionary Spaces website.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Christmas Eve
December 24–December 24
Every Day:Closed
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - The Great Hall of Faneuil Hall
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Hours)
October 28–May 26
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday:12:00 PM–4:30 PM
Friday and Saturday:10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Standard Hours
Sunday:11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:11:00 AM–4:00 PM
The Great Hall is operated as a historic site by the National Park Service in partnership with the City of Boston. Faneuil Hall is owned and managed by the City of Boston. The Great Hall is closed to public visitation when City-permitted events are scheduled.
Visitors can find maps and other visiting materials in the Great Hall.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Summer Hours
May 25–October 27
Every Day:10:00 AM–4:30 PM
During the summer season, the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall will have extended hours of operation.
Winter Hours
October 28–May 26
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday:12:00 PM–4:30 PM
Friday and Saturday:10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Closed
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2025
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - USS Constitution
Closed today
Current Hours (Spring Hours)
March 26–April 21
Sunday:10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Standard Hours
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
USS CONSTITUTION is the oldest commissioned ship in the United States Navy. Naval officers and crew still serve aboard the ship. The Navy operates the ship as a historic site in cooperation with the National Park Service.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Spring Hours
March 26–April 21
Sunday:10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Summer Hours
April 22–October 13
Sunday:10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sailors aboard the USS Constitution provide tours every half hour. Tours are 30 minutes.
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
Closed
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2025
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - USS Constitution Museum
Every Day:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
USS Constitution Museum collects, preserves, and interprets the stories of "Old Ironsides." The museum is a partner of Boston National Historical Park located in the Charlestown Navy Yard.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Summer Hours
May 1–October 31
Every Day:9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Christmas Eve
December 24–December 24
Every Day:10:00 AM–2:00 PM
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Juneteenth National Independence Day
June 19, 2025
9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
9:30 AM–5:00 PM
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Park District - USS Cassin Young
Closed today
Current Hours (Off-season)
November 12–May 23
Every Day:Closed
Standard Hours
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
USS CASSIN YOUNG is a Fletcher Class destroyer docked in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Park staff operate the ship seasonally. Weather conditions may alter hours without advanced notice.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Summer
June 30–October 13
Sunday:10:00 AM–5:30 PM
Monday:Closed
Tuesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–5:30 PM
These hours are weather permitting.
Off-season
November 12–May 23
Every Day:Closed
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
10:00 AM–5:30 PM
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Temperatures range from warm, humid summer days to cold New England winter days. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with comfortable walking shoes.
Entrance Fee-free
This site is fee-free year-round. No entrance fee or pass is required.
Located in the heart of downtown on the market floor of the historic 1742 building, the Faneuil Hall Visitor Center is the main visitor center for Boston National Historical Park and Boston African American National Historic Site. Maps and information for the Freedom Trail® and Black Heritage Trail® are available here. Tours begin here seasonally.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Hours)
October 28–May 26
Sunday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Thursday:12:00 PM–5:00 PM
Friday and Saturday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Standard Hours
Every Day:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Located in the heart of downtown on the market level of the historic 1742 building, the Faneuil Hall visitor center is open year-round.
Located in Building 5 of the Charlestown Navy Yard, this Visitor Center features exhibits and a short film about the work and workers of the Navy Yard who supported the United States Navy from 1800 to 1974. Please note that access to this building is through a security checkpoint.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Hours)
November 3–May 23
Sunday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–4:00 PM
Hours are subject to change based on weather.
Standard Hours
Sunday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Entrance to this Visitor Center is via a security checkpoint. Photo ID may be required for access. This is for added security for USS CONSTITUTION, an active navy ship.
The park's main exhibits are at the Bunker Hill Museum. Located across the street from the Monument grounds, the exhibits are housed in the old Charlestown Branch building of the Boston Public Library.
Closed today
Current Hours (Winter Hours)
November 3–May 23
Sunday:1:00 PM–4:30 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:1:00 PM–4:30 PM
Standard Hours
Sunday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Bunker Hill Museum provides exhibits and visitor services for people interested in learning about the battle and the monument.
Closures & Seasonal Exceptions
Summer Hours
June 30–October 13
Sunday:10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Winter Hours
November 3–May 23
Sunday:1:00 PM–4:30 PM
Monday and Tuesday:Closed
Wednesday-Saturday:1:00 PM–4:30 PM
Holidays
2025–2026
New Year's Day
January 1, 2026
Closed
Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.
January 19, 2026
Closed
Washington's Birthday
February 16, 2026
Closed
Memorial Day
May 26, 2025
10:00 AM–5:00 PM
Independence Day
July 4, 2025
10:00 AM–6:00 PM
Labor Day
September 1, 2025
Closed
Columbus Day
October 13, 2025
Closed
Veterans Day
November 11, 2025
Closed
Thanksgiving Day
November 27, 2025
Closed
Christmas Day
December 25, 2025
Closed
Holiday
Date
Hours
Public WiFi is not available.
This Park is located in an urban environment with adequate cellular access. The Park does not provide public wifi.
