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

Mon 23 Sep

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Starting at $27.00

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Mon 23 Sep

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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jtp4

Jan 2020

We came to the museum on a Monday in January, expecting to see the Turner exhibit and some ships. I had studied the museum's website carefully and thought we would have a free range of the place. We found that the entire region with the boats and ships was CLOSED! We did see the Turner exhibit, but no ships. The museum management bears the onus for this. They must describe on their web site what is open when. We drove down from Boston, and we would have come on a different day had there been a clear description on the web site. We saw the ships from across the river, no thanks to the museum.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Dear Jtp4 We are disappointed to hear that you were not able to find the proper information after carefully studying the website. The information could be found by clicking on Visit “hours and tickets” or by simply clicking on “Tickets” located on both the header and footer on the main web page. The “Tickets” button posts the following information: “Choose Adult or Youth Tickets to visit the Museum's North Campus Thursday-Sunday. North Campus admission includes access to the whaleship Charles w. Morgan, Homeport Activity Center, world-class exhibits like Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers and J.M.W Turner's Watercolors from Tate. Choose the Collins Gallery Ticket for the J.M.W.Turner Exhibit Monday-Wednesday (North Campus Closed).” We do appreciate your feedback and will look into improving how and where we post this information but in the meantime I would personally like to invite you to return when the full museum is open starting February 15. Please call me at 860 572-0711 ext. 5004 to make arrangements. Regards,

Michelle M

Dec 2019

We really enjoyed Mystic Seaport. There's a full day of things to see & do. Be sure to check out the schedule for the special talks regarding whaling etc

AC6630

Dec 2019

Well informed "characters" and docents. Demonstrations were fun to watch and in the case of rope making and card printing, which my 11 year old daughter participated in, gave us lots of opportunities for photos and learning. Got to go on 3 ships and watch them set sails on one of them. Also got to go near the Mayflower which is in the working rehab dock on site.