National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Massachusetts. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 3 visitor centers, and no entrance fee.

Massachusetts National Historical Park No entrance fee

Updated · NPS Data API

A desk with paper and two sets of quills frame a person in colonial wear standing in the aisle.
Town Meetings at Faneuil Hall · Photo: NPS Photo (via nps.gov)

About the park

“Discover how one city could be the Cradle of Liberty, site of the first major battle of American Revolution, and home to many who espoused that freedom can be extended to all.”

Active alerts

1

Closures

0

Campgrounds

0

Visitor centers

3

Current alerts and closures

1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.

Information

USS CASSIN YOUNG: High Tide Closures

Due to high tides, the USS CASSIN YOUNG may be temporarily closed for safety. Temporary closures are most likely to occur during these periods: Sat, 10/24, 10am - 11:15am; Sun, 10/25, 10am - 12pm; Wed, 10/28, 12pm - 2pm; Thurs, 10/29, 1pm - 3pm; Fri, 10/30, 2pm - 4pm; Sat, 10/31, 3pm - 4pm; Sun, 11/1, 3pm - 4pm; Sat, 11/7, 10am - 11:30am; Sun, 11/8, 10am - 11am; Wed, 11/11, 11am - 1pm.

Posted or updated Oct 22, 2026 ·Park conditions on nps.gov

Entrance fees and passes

This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.

Things to do

A golden retriever and a light-brown dog looking up at a ranger standing behind a table.
Photo: NPS Photo/Matthew Dwyer

Become a Bark Ranger

Bring your furry friend to the National Parks of Boston and take the B.A.R.K. Ranger pledge to become a Bark Ranger!

5-15 Minutes Year-round Pets allowed

Hands-On

See all 32 things to do in Boston →

Activities the NPS lists for Boston.

FishingGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum Exhibits

Operating hours

Only 25 people are allowed in the Monument at a time. Last climb is 30 minutes before closure.

Bunker Hill Monument
DayHours
MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
Wednesday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday10:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday10:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather: Temperatures range from warm, humid summer days to cold New England winter days. Wear comfortable sportswear in season, with comfortable walking shoes.

Contact and directions

Phone
6172425601
Email
[email protected]
Address
Boston National Historical Park, Charlestown, MA 02129
Coordinates
42.3696, -71.0554· View on OpenStreetMap

Official park page on nps.gov Directions

Visitor centers

Visitor centerStandard hoursPhonePassport stamp
Bunker Hill MuseumMon Closed · Tue Closed · Wed 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM617-438-4034Yes
Charlestown Navy Yard Visitor CenterMon Closed · Tue 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Wed 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM6172425601Yes
Faneuil Hall Visitor CenterMon Closed · Tue 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Wed 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Thu 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Fri 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sat 10:00AM - 5:00PM · Sun 10:00AM - 5:00PM617-429-6760Yes

Campgrounds

No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.

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Nearest other NPS sites

Sources

  • Park details, alerts, fees and passes, visitor centers and campgrounds: National Park Service Data API, snapshot of Oct 28, 2026.
  • Official park page: https://www.nps.gov/bost/index.htm
  • Data: National Park Service (NPS) Data API, U.S. Department of the Interior (developer.nps.gov). This product uses the NPS Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the National Park Service. The National Park Service and the U.S. Department of the Interior do not endorse OpenParks. Photos are NPS images shown with their original credits; park descriptions are short excerpts credited to the NPS. Always confirm current conditions on nps.gov before you travel.