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

Tue 24 Dec

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Starting at $27.00

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Tue 24 Dec

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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Marco22S

Jun 2019

If you've never been to one of those places where they re-create a village from the old days, this is definitely one of the places to go to experience that. Not only do you have the village and hos they lived back then but you also have all the ships that come with it. the ships in itself is worth the price of admission. It is amazing to see that people could live in those things for 3-5 years. The Yardship is also nice to see as you see actual people working on boats and restoring them.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you for taking the time to post a review. All of us at Mystic Seaport Museum work hard to tell the stories of New England and the sea. We are so pleased you enjoyed boarding our ships, exploring the village exhibits and checking out the work going on in our preservation shipyard. Hope you visit us again soon!

Travelhobbyist

Jun 2019

It has been years since I last visited. What I did enjoy was the $8.00 25 minute boat ride, which gave us a nice alternative view of the boats and ships from the water line. Staff was very friendly and helpful. On the minus, I found the pathways very uneven. To be fair it had recently rained, but I found the gritty sand really annoying. I would like to see more benches throughout the seaport.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thank you for your feedback! Adding more benches is a great idea. I'm glad you had a chance to ride on our steamboat and enjoyed your cruise!

Pat92854

Jun 2019

Really enjoyed seeing and learning about the history of seafarers/fishermen and the life they lived both on shore and at sea.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

Thanks so much for your review!