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Visitor Information
Where are we?
The United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum and USS Salem is located
at 739 Washington Street in Quincy, Massachusetts, in the former Fore
River Shipyard. We can be contacted at (617) 479-7900.
When are we open?
We are currently open seven days a week from 10AM to 4PM.
Reservations may be made for all other days to accommodate Group
Tours, Birthday Parties, or special functions.
Groups of ten or more are
asked to call and schedule so that we may best serve your group. Both
self-guided and guided tours are available. (Guided tours subject to
tour guide availability.)
Admission Information:
Admission is $6 for adults, $4 for senior citizens (60+), $4 for
children ages 4 - 12 years, and children 3 and under are free.
Directions to the USS Salem:
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directions (PDF Format)
From Boston and the North:
1. Take Route 93 (Southeast Expressway) to
exit 12 (Route 3A/Neponset/Quincy).
2. Go across the Neponset River Bridge, staying to the left, onto Quincy
Shore Drive.
3. Go to the end of Quincy Shore Drive to Sea Street. Turn right on Sea
Street.
4. At the next traffic light take a left onto Southern Artery.
5. Stay on Southern Artery until the intersection with Washington Street
(Route 3A).
6. Go left at the lights onto Route 3A south.
7. Approximately one mile south you will come to a rotary. Look to your
right for Harbor Express and USS Salem signs.
8. Proceed through the ticket gates (you will need to take a parking
ticket, but parking is free) and go to the end of the pier. Board USS Salem
by the gangway.
From Cape Cod and south of Quincy:
1. Take Route 3 North towards Braintree.
2. Take Union Street (Braintree) exit #17.
3. Take Right onto Union Street at Sunoco Gas Station.
4. Follow Union Street to Route 53 (Quincy Avenue).
5. Turn left onto Route 53.
6. Follow Route 53 to East Howard Street (the shipyard will be on the
right, Burger King on your left).
7. Turn right onto East Howard Street. Follow East Howard Street until
you come to traffic lights.
8. Turn right. Proceed to the rotary.
9. As you enter the rotary, look to your right for Harbor Express and
USS Salem signs.
10. Proceed through the ticket gates (you will need to take a parking
ticket, but parking is free) and go to the end of the pier. Board USS Salem
by the gangway.
By Public Transportation:
Take the MBTA red line subway Braintree train to Quincy Center. Exit the
station toward Hancock Street. Take bus 220,
221 or 222 to the rotary at the foot of the Fore River Bridge. Walk
carefully through the parking lot to the USS Salem. Exact fare of
60 cents is required for the bus. The subway fare booth will make
change.
From Logan International Airport or Downtown Boston:
The Harbor Express Water Shuttle
is an efficient way to reach the museum. The shuttle dock is in
the shipyard, at the head of USS Salem's pier! For more
schedules and more information, visit
their web site or call (617)376-8417.
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