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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.




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The USS Salem starred in the 1956 English film, "Pursuit of the Graf Spee".

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HU-2 Helicopter landing aboard the USS Salem

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The Mk56 was the director for the 3in twin automatic gun.


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