QUINCY GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Be 'Officer for the Day': A Birthday Aboard a Historic Naval Ship in Quincy
Celebrate a child’s birthday with exclusive use of the Chief Petty Officers Mess and a guided tour aboard a historic ship operated by the United States Naval Shipbuilding Museum.
Be 'Officer for the Day': A Birthday Aboard a Historic Naval Ship in Quincy.
Set against Quincy’s maritime backdrop, this guided museum-hosted celebration places your child at the center of a naval story: for the day they step into the role of Officer of the Day, dine in the original Chief Petty Officers Mess, and take a guided tour of the ship. The experience blends historic atmosphere with a do‑it‑yourself party setup so families can customize food and decorations for a memorable, hands-on event.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A Birthday in the Chief Petty Officers Mess
The package gives exclusive access to the Chief Petty Officers Mess, where the original table comfortably seats 22–24 for lunch, placing your celebration inside an authentic naval interior.
Guided Tour and Private Use for Your Group
The $200 birthday package includes exclusive use of the Mess and a guided tour for 14 people; additional guests can be added for $10 each, allowing small groups to expand the guest list affordably.
Bring Your Own Food and Make It Yours
Hosts are welcome to bring food, beverages (non‑alcoholic), decorations, and party favors—there are no supplied plates or napkins, and the museum provides tables and chairs so you can tailor the event to your child.
What the day feels like
What the Experience Feels Like
The visit is compact and ceremonial: your scheduled 2.5‑hour rental window centers on the Mess for a hosted lunch and the title moment—your child as Officer of the Day—bookended by a guided tour of the ship. Outside the reserved period, you and your guests may continue to explore the ship and museum for the rest of the day, but the function space is available only for the scheduled block.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this celebration suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own food, non‑alcoholic beverages, plates, napkins, utensils, decorations, and party favors; the museum provides tables and chairs but not tableware.
Choose a 2.5‑hour rental block—10:00–12:30 or 1:00–3:30—for exclusive use of the Mess; guests may continue to tour the ship and museum outside the reserved period.
You are responsible for set‑up and clean‑up of food and decorations; all brought items must be removed at the end of the event.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Can we stay longer than the 2.5 hour rental period?
Yes; you and your guests have access to the ship and museum throughout the day. The rental space, however, is only available for the 2.5 hour scheduled period.
Can we bring our own food and beverages?
Yes, you may bring your own food and beverages; alcoholic beverages are not permitted on the premises.
Can we bring party favors and decorations?
Yes, you may bring party favors and decorations, but all items must be removed at the end of the event.
Do you provide plates, napkins, utensils, and/or invitations?
No; the museum does not provide plates, napkins, utensils, or invitations so guests can customize their event.
Am I responsible for the set‑up and clean‑up of the party space?
The museum provides tables and chairs, but you are responsible for set‑up and clean‑up of food, beverages, and decorations.