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United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum, Quincy, MA

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United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum

A museum built around USS Salem, a preserved heavy cruiser docked at a former Quincy shipyard.

549 South Street, Pier 3, Quincy, MA 02169 · Quincy, MA

About United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum

The museum is a nonprofit centered on USS Salem (CA-139), a heavy cruiser moored at the former Fore River Shipyard in Quincy. Visitors can explore the ship and exhibits on naval history and shipbuilding, and the site also covers the shipyard's own history. Self-guided and guided tours are offered, and the museum hosts group visits, events, and a seasonal ghost ship tour.

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  • #heavy cruiser
  • #shipbuilding
  • #Quincy
  • #Fore River Shipyard

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