National Historical Park

Boston National Historical Park

Northeast

About Boston

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Northeast
State: Massachusetts
Designation: National Historical Park
Entrance fee: None listed

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Boston.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Bunker Hill Monument

Mon: 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 - 5:00PM

Only 25 people are allowed in the Monument at a time. Last climb is 30 minutes before closure. Be advised: The Monument may close for climbing due to weather conditions and/or other safety considerations.

Weather and when to go

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

Getting there

Visitor Centers are located at Historic Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Sq, and the Charlestown Navy Yard, Building 5. The Bunker Hill Museum is located at 43 Monument Square, Charlestown. Go to the Directions page for more detailed information.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: Boston National Historical Park, 21 Second Ave, Charlestown, MA 02129
Phone: (617) 242-5601
Email: bost_rangers@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/bost

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Boston

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Boston

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Visit Historic Faneuil Hall

Museum Exhibits · about 45 min

Visit the Historic Cradle of Liberty's marketplace, Visitor Center, Great Hall, and Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company.
The Freedom Trail: Enemies to this Country Guided Tour

Guided Tours · about 1.3 hours · Reservation required

Join a park ranger for a free 75 minute walking tour and decide who the real "Enemies to This Country" were in the months before the breakout of the War for Independence.
Join a Historic Town Meeting at Faneuil Hall

Living History · about 35 min

Join National Parks of Boston Rangers as we recreate historic town meetings.
Visit Bunker Hill

Guided Tours · about 45 min

Visit Bunker Hill to climb the Monument, explore the Museum, and learn about the history of the battle from a ranger.
Bunker Hill: Muskets, Men, and Liberty

Living History · about 30 min

Listen to a ranger dressed in period clothing discuss why three men from different backgrounds fought in the battle. The program concludes with a musket firing demonstration!
Charlestown Navy Yard: Tour USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD 793)

Guided Tours · about 45 min

Explore above and below the main deck of USS CASSIN YOUNG (DD 793), a Fletcher-class Destroyer that served in the Second World War and throughout the 1950s.
Walk the Black Heritage Trail®

Guided Tours · about 1.2 hours · Reservation required

Join a Park Ranger from the National Parks of Boston on a Black Heritage Trail® Tour to learn about the Black community of Beacon Hill that thrived before, during, and after the A…
Become a Bark Ranger

Hands-On · about 15 min

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

Guided Tours · about 1.3 hours · Reservation required

Join a Park Ranger for a special guided tour exploring Boston's rich history as a city of revolutions.