Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure

Overview

Get outside and enjoy a fresh sea breeze on the grounds of America's premiere maritime history museum. Guests are welcome to climb aboard tall ships, explore a preservation shipyard where shipwrights restore historic wooden vessels, stroll through heirloom gardens, engage in a sea story or two presented by friendly staff and volunteers. All indoor exhibits are opened for visitors to enjoy a deeper dive into life at sea during the golden age of sail and more. Summer weekends often include special events.

City: Mystic

Sat 16 Nov

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Starting at $27.00

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Sat 16 Nov

Starting at $27.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

3 tall ships

Entire 19-acre indoor/outdoor museum experience

Parking Fees

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Meeting point

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Mystic
75 Greenmanville Ave,

Ticket vouchers may be used only once and may not be duplicated or photocopied. In the event that ticket vouchers are electronically distributed, ticket vouchers may be printed or scanned only once. Ticket vouchers may not be redeemed for products, previous purchases, online orders, gift cards, cash or store credit. No cash value, credit or change will be given. Ticket vouchers may not be combined with any other discount or employee discount. In the case of fraud, misrepresentation, abuse or violation of these terms and conditions, Mystic Seaport Museum reserves the right to take all available legal or administrative action. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Valid up to one year from date of purchase
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Limited number of wheelchairs are available on a first come, first serve basis
Historic location. Ships and some exhibit buildings have limited handicap accessibility
If closed due to extreme weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date
Dogs on leash are permitted on grounds. Not permitted on ships or in exhibits. Do not leave unattended.
Masks are required to be worn in indoor spaces
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
Masks are suggested in indoor spaces.

What To Expect

Mystic Seaport Museum

Immerse yourself in 19 acres of America's maritime history. Mystic Seaport encompasses a world-renowned preservation shipyard, a 19th-century seafaring village, and formal galleries where you'll find assorted permanent and rotating exhibits that explore America's relationship with the sea.

Charles W. Morgan

Visit the actively working preservation shipyard where ships and boats of all sizes are restored and maintained. Docked alongside a 19th Century recreated working waterfront seaport village, three tall ships beckon to be explored. Among them - the last wooden whaleship the world - the Charles W. Morgan is considered the “crown jewel” of the Mystic Seaport collection, she has outlived all others of her kind. Climb aboard and go below decks to learn about the men and women who lived aboard!

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (167)

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98kandyd

Apr 2022

We were there opening day 2022 . Very educational concerning whaling industry and boat building in the area. Very much enjoyed the boat tour of the harbour,it is a must. Everything was not up and running yet on our visit,to be expected so early in the season but still enjoyable and wore us out. We plan to come back this summer.

Response from Host

May 2022

Thanks for visiting and for your comments! We're glad you enjoyed your time here. We hope you can visit again soon and explore the new exhibits, demos, and events that we have to offer this spring and summer!

Patric01

Feb 2022

Mystic Seaport Museum is an interesting maritime museum to visit and explore, especially if you’re interested in whale hunting industry and history. Here we can see Charles W. Morgan, fhe last whale hunting ship afloat, and a comprehensive museum about whale hunting and industry. Worth your time to visit and explore while in Mystic.

Response from Host

Feb 2022

Thanks for visiting and for the comments! The museum is an incredible place to learn about whaling and maritime history in CT. Hope to see you again soon for more amazing exhibits on display in the future.

jameshowell12

Oct 2021

This was a living history area. There were three parts; a working ship yard, the seaport historical area, and a gallery area. We visited the first two. The historical area had many different types of ships and boats across the region and over time. Excellent signage to explain what you were seeing. Some buildings had working artisans. Most did not. The ship yard had several ships in dry dock. These were interesting to observe. Expect to spend several hours if you want to see it all.

Response from Host

Nov 2021

Thanks so much for the great review. There's definitely a lot to see here, and we hope you can come back again soon for our fun holiday events! Lantern Light Village is a must-see if you're in the area.