Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center
Facility · Massachusetts ·
Managed by the National Park Service
Boston National Historical Park (National Historical Park) · Restricted Access
- 10 ft
- Elevation
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.
42.37322, -71.05662 · 42°22'23.6"N 71°3'23.8"W
Typical weather
Typically 82°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 37 | 39 | 46 | 56 | 67 | 76 | 82 | 80 | 73 | 62 | 52 | 42 |
| Low °F | 23 | 25 | 31 | 41 | 50 | 60 | 66 | 65 | 58 | 48 | 38 | 29 |
| Precip in | 3.4 | 3.2 | 4.2 | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.9 | 3.3 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 3.7 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center
- Can you reserve a site at Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center?
- No. Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
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Contact
- Phone (617) 242-5601
- Email bost_rangers@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
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