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 21 Sep

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Starting at $27.00

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Sat 21 Sep

Starting at $27.00

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What's Included

3 tall ships

Entire 19-acre indoor/outdoor museum experience

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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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angeloaA5307XL

Jul 2019

Mystic is an amazing town to visit. The Seaport was a great day for our family. We can't wait to visit again!

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you so much for your review--we hope to see you again soon!

GF_Gavin

Jul 2019

Mystic is a lovely little place with a beautiful waterside setting, and the Mystic Seaport museum is well worth a visit and is a good day out. It's a collection of old ships and houses with a series of small museums, each telling a different aspect of American seafaring - boatbuilding, whaling, early settlers etc. It's all well-laid out in a spacious setting but it's not far to walk between each - think of a little village by the sea which is exactly what it is. I loved the old houses most - furnished as they would have been back in the 1800s or earlier, with good attention to detail. The whole place was not at all crowded and we went on a Saturday in June. Some boat trips are available. There is also a small art gallery, but the works are expensive and most of it was not open when I went. The cafe/bakehouse had no gluten-free cakes or cookies, so I could only have tea. Elsewhere in Mystic there is a little shopping village with various shops selling gifts and so forth and a couple of cafes and restaurants.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you so much for your review and feedback--Gluten-free products would be a great addition to our Bake Shop!

cdressler2017

Jul 2019

We made a stop at the seaport with 2 kids ages 11 and 14. It was a great visit. Our day was an overcast which really helped. If it was a hot/humid place I don't think we would have had the same experience. It was fun to see the old buildings such as the schoolhouse, chapel, pharmacy and printing shop. We were able to go on the Amestad which was really cool to walk on and down stairs in the living area. We were there for about 2 hours but could have made it shorter or longer depending on how quickly you move through the buildings. It was a pleasant suprise!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

I am so glad you had a great time! We hope to see you again soon.