Bunker Hill Museum, Boston
Opposite the Bunker Hill Monument, this newly established three-story museum, situated in the charming former Charlestown library, offers engaging exhibits on the battle, the history of Charlestown, and a captivating array of artifacts. These include a British drum and two cannonballs from the battle, as well as the competition drawings from 1825 that vied for the honor of designing the monument.
Among the museum's highlights is a captivating 360-degree cyclorama mural depicting the battle's strategic layout, along with meticulously restored dioramas, including one on the second floor with a narrated account of the entire battle. Additional dioramas portray historical Boston and the coastline of yesteryears, and for those seeking to delve deeper into the history of "Bunker Hill," the onsite bookstore offers an exceptional collection of relevant books.
One particularly hair-raising account delves into the events of August 11, 1834, when an anti-immigrant mob set fire to the Ursuline Convent in Charlestown. Convinced that the Irish-American convent concealed "horrid crimes", the vandals went to great lengths, desecrating the altar and mausoleum, and disturbing the remains of deceased nuns by removing them from their coffins.
Tip:
During the period from April to June, when school groups visit in greater numbers, you'll require a climbing pass to access the Bunker Hill Monument. These passes are readily obtainable at this location, and they come at no cost.
Among the museum's highlights is a captivating 360-degree cyclorama mural depicting the battle's strategic layout, along with meticulously restored dioramas, including one on the second floor with a narrated account of the entire battle. Additional dioramas portray historical Boston and the coastline of yesteryears, and for those seeking to delve deeper into the history of "Bunker Hill," the onsite bookstore offers an exceptional collection of relevant books.
One particularly hair-raising account delves into the events of August 11, 1834, when an anti-immigrant mob set fire to the Ursuline Convent in Charlestown. Convinced that the Irish-American convent concealed "horrid crimes", the vandals went to great lengths, desecrating the altar and mausoleum, and disturbing the remains of deceased nuns by removing them from their coffins.
Tip:
During the period from April to June, when school groups visit in greater numbers, you'll require a climbing pass to access the Bunker Hill Monument. These passes are readily obtainable at this location, and they come at no cost.
Want to visit this sight? Check out these Self-Guided Walking Tours in Boston. Alternatively, you can download the mobile app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The app turns your mobile device to a personal tour guide and it works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.
Bunker Hill Museum on Map
Sight Name: Bunker Hill Museum
Sight Location: Boston, USA (See walking tours in Boston)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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Sight Location: Boston, USA (See walking tours in Boston)
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Walking Tours in Boston, Massachusetts
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.5 Km or 0.9 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.0 Km or 0.6 Miles
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Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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Travel Distance: 2.3 Km or 1.4 Miles
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