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 22 Sep

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Starting at $27.00

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Sun 22 Sep

Starting at $27.00

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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
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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C J

Aug 2019

I was glad we came to visit the Seaport museum. It offered up enough of a cross-section of maritime history to be surprisingly engrossing. I trained in marine zoology (and my research supervisor was a whale biologist) but still found enough nuggets to satisfy my curiosity for an entire morning. As the other reviewers noted, the whaling ship (and the various re-enactments / demos) that go along with it are a major highlight. Personally, I found the other segments of the Museum (e.g the cooper, the instrument room, the exhibit on 'streamlining', the life of a sailor during those times) also quite interesting. The Museum grounds go on for a bit, so allow about 2-3 hours if you plan to do a 'quickie' tour. If you engage with the exhibits, budget around 5 hrs. Insofar as parking logistics : if you plan to walk into downtown Mystic, park at the South lot. It'll be a 15 min walk . If you find availability only in the North lot, tack on another 10 min.

KatharineS112

Aug 2019

What a gem of a location! Learn about the local history and importance of whaling and trade. There are many hands on experiences to learn about science. You can try your hand at the old printing press, candle making, watch the smithy create something new the old fashioned way. There is a great area for the smallest in your crew to learn as well. There are many different boats on display as well as the inner workings of a typical New England town. Visit the apothecary, the local church, a general store, smithy, printers, carvers and more! ALSO worth mentioning is the GREAT cafeteria. You can get fish and chips, clam strips, as well as kid favorties and it is so fresh and reasonably priced. That is AMAZING and noteworthy as usually I have found that eateries at similar places like zoos or museums leave something to be desired for the high price tags.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Wow sounds like you had a lot of fun here. Your review is making me hungry for some fried clams! Thanks for mentioning the highlights.

MelissaScottkk58

Aug 2019

We were lucky enough to visit the museum by boat and docked at the museum. This allows you to walk the grounds at any time which is quite special. One definitely needs a full day to even attempt to see everything. One really cool thing about this place is that it is not just a museum dealing with the past...it is a real shipyard working in the present. They are currently renovating the Mayflower II. I especially liked the building dealing with whaling and all the sea shantys! The new "wave" building was disappointing, a display of toasters...really?? It is a lovely building though. This is a great family activity with many hands-on and child appropriate activities.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

One of the best secrets about the Seaport. If you dock your boat here you have access to walk the campus at sunset and pretty much have the place to yourself. The exhibit in the "wave" building is temporary. I'm sure you will like our next exhibit coming in October. Thanks for the review!