34th Annual Model Shipwright Guild Exhibit

"Honey I Shrunk the Ship!"- Members of the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild display the finest of their craft at the USS Constitution Museum this winter in a War of 1812 themed exhibition. Commemorating 200 years of peace between the United Statesand the United Kingdom, this unique display is open to the public beginning February 2, 2012 through March 23, 2012. The Museum and exhibition of models is open to all daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Donations are encouraged.

Over 50 different… Show more ships created by modelers from across New England will be on display, presenting a variety of reproductions from War of 1812 vessles, modern ships, and ships-in-bottles. Modelers have masterfully captured the richness of our maritime history in miniature. A panel of Guild members judge qualifying entries on scale, detail and artistic excellence to award the top craftsmen in respective categories.

If you have ever wondered, “How do they get that ship in a bottle?” - Volunteers from the USS Constitution Model Shipwright Guild will be on hand to answer your questions and demonstrate the technique, time and skill required to build a mini - masterpiece.

Show less