Recreation area

Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center

Boston National Historical Park · Boston · Massachusetts — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

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.

Getting there

This Visitor Center is accessible by both car and public transportation. For more information, please visit our Directions webpage.

Contact
(617) 242-5601

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.