Battle of Bunker Hill Museum
General Information:
Located across the street from the Monument, the Battle of Bunker Hill Museum contains over 4,000 square feet of exhibit space.
The Museum is one of several sites associated with the 'Boston National Historical Park', operated by the National Park Service.
The main floor has displays covering the history of the monument and its construction, and exhibits on Charlestown's history and cultural heritage. This floor also has a NPS Ranger information desk and gift shop.
On the Upper floor is a sound and light diorama of the battlefield, and a cyclorama depicting the battle. The cyclorama, a reproduction of one painted in the late 1800's, offers a 360 degree view of the battle.
The lower level of the museum contains restrooms and auditorium.
Location:43 Monument Square, on the Freedom Trail, directly across from the main steps to the Monument. The Museum building was formerly the Charlestown Public Library.
Museum Hours:
Daily: 9-5 pm
Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day
An elevator serves all floors.
Charlestown Historical Society:The CHS office is located on the 3rd flr of the Museum, and is open on Saturday mornings, between 9:30 and 12:30.
Tel: 617 241 2201 Charlestown Historical Society • Offices, Top Floor, Bunker Hill Museum • PO Box 291776
• Email editor@charlestownhistoricalsociety.org • tel-617-241-2201
