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Welcome to the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum
Online. Located in historic Quincy, Massachusetts. The USNSM is home to
the USS Salem CA 139, the world's only preserved Heavy Cruiser. This 716.5
foot long Cold War veteran served proudly as the Flag Ship of the 6th
Fleet and now serves as a memorial to the proud shipbuilding heritage
of this country and specifically this area. We are located in the
former Fore River Shipyard, Quincy, once one of the Nation's largest
Shipbuilding Enterprises.
USS
Salem Opens for Summer Season
The USS Salem and U.S. Naval
Shipbuilding Museum, in Quincy, will begin their summer schedule this
week. The museum will now be open to the public 7 days per week from 10
AM till 5 PM. The USS Salem is a 716 foot long US Navy Heavy Cruiser
Gunship and is the only remaining ship of its type in the world. The
ship was built in the former Fore River Shipyard where she is now
permanently moored and on display.
“The ship is a terrific family day
trip,” suggested Michael Condon, Executive Director of the floating
museum. “We have worked very hard to make the ship a fun opportunity f
or adults and children alike”, added Condon. The museum offers a large
number of hands on displays and the ship is set up as though it is
currently at port awaiting orders to return to sea. The ship’s public
address system is even programmed to make announcements during the day
to complete the illusion of an active duty naval vessel. “What makes this
such a nice family day trip is the hands on nature of the museum and
the sheer scale of the ship”, stated Condon. “This ship is enormous and
you can touch all the displays, kids love it”, added Frank Campbell,
the ships Volunteer Coordinator. Located next to the ship is Kilroy’s
Mini Golf, a miniature golf course the museum installed 2 years ago.
The museum has also added a number of interactive opportunities this
past winter including a ship’s scavenger hunt and a “Where is Kilroy?”
contest.
Tours of the ship and its museums can be escorted or self guided
and admission is just $5 per person. Families of 4 or more are just $20
and a combo pass which adds a round of mini golf is just $3 more per
person or $10 more per family. The ship is located at 739 Washington
Street, Quincy, just off the Fore River Bridge rotary, off of Route 3A.
For further information you can call 617-479-7900 or check their web
site at www.uss-salem.org.
Spend the night aboard the USS Salem with the
Overnight Adventure Program!
Celebrate your
birthday aboard the USS Salem and make it a unique
and historic event.
Click here for upcoming events.
The USS Salem is available for special
events such as corporate outings, family barbeques, reunions, and
retirements.
To reserve space for an
event, please call 617-479-7900.
Member of the Historic
Naval Ships Association
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