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

Sun 27 Apr

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Starting at $32.00

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Sun 27 Apr

Starting at $32.00

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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

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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penngirls

Jul 2023

We got the combo ticket with the Aquarium and visited the Mystic Seaport after we finished at the aquarium. The re-created seaport town was very interesting to see. It was a hot day so walking around was a bit tough. We enjoyed a short play called the Whalers Tale done by three talented actors in what could be considered the town square. We then got on the whaling boat and got to experience a whaling boat being pulled back up onto the bigger ship. Our daughter got to help pull the boat up. Overall, it was a nice experience, but we probably would have enjoyed it more in a bit cooler weather. Worth the visit - you learn a lot about the area and how it came to be.

Response from Host

Oct 2023

Thanks for visiting! We're glad you enjoyed your visit to the museum, and highly recommend getting the chance to come back when it's cooler. We hope you visit again soon!

amalkemes

Jul 2023

This was so much fun. Lots of stuff for families to do. My husband and I visited as a couple and had a good time too. All the volunteers who gave the demonstrations were super informative. I didn’t know until we arrived that you could take out paddle boats and row boats for free. We had so much fun on the Mystic River. The Charles Morgan boat was fun to explore. I loved that it was dog friendly.

Response from Host

Oct 2023

Thanks for visiting! So happy to hear that you enjoyed your visit. During the warmer months we try to market our boat rentals so guests have a chance to go out on the water. Glad you were able to take part in the activity! We hope you visit again soon!

TheWordwoman

Jul 2023

Mom and I love Mystic Seaport and enjoyed our visit there on July 4. However I felt I needed to warn others pushing people in wheelchairs that this site is not fully accessible for them. Yes there are ramps that allow you to reach the exhibit area but beyond that, the terrain becomes uneven. Paved areas - slate tile - are uneven in many places causing my mom’s wheelchair to be caught many times and forcing me to have to lift her up to get past such spots repeatedly. Exhibits often have no ramps do you can’t get inside the buildings or the doorways require someone to hold it open while the wheelchair occupant and their pusher go through. Dirt covered streets also snagged our wheelchair wheels often so we gave up using those. Then when we went to exit, we had to grab two other visitors to lift my mom’s chair onto the ramped area because there was no ramp TO that area. Praying that some investors will gift this historic site with the funds needed to make this lovely place far more accessible to the handicapped than it is today.

Response from Host

Oct 2023

Thanks for visiting! We're sorry to hear about your experience at the museum and hope you were able to enjoy the museum otherwise. We are working towards a more accessible museum and appreciate the feedback. We hope you visit again soon!