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

Fri 27 Jun

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Starting at $32.00

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Fri 27 Jun

Starting at $32.00

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

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 (274)

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Crazycatlady923

Oct 2024

I feel like the way they have closed off all the streets and “hidden” the ship is a little skeezy. I thought you’d be able to just go snap a pic and leave. We didn’t have time or interest to tour the whole grounds or ship. I can see $30 to tour the ship. But it’s being hidden from the public to get people to pay $30 and that just didn’t sit right with me. It seems to me you used to be able to walk aRound the grounds or view the ship from affair for free and now they have cornered it off. Google maps acted like you could drive on streets that are now blocked off. Kinda lame, Mystic. I kept my money.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Dear Crazycatlady923, People often confuse Mystic Seaport Museum with the Shops at Old Mystic Village. The Shops at Old Mystic Village is a free attraction where visitors can visit numerous boutiques in a scenic New England Setting. The Mystic Seaport Museum is an outdoor history museum set on 19 acres. The campus houses 3 tall ships, including the worlds last authentic whaleship-a national landmark-The Charles W. Morgan. Visitors can board the whaleship as well as the working shipyard where we restore/build historic and replicas of historic vessels on the grounds. We also have formal exhibits in the north part of campus as well as a maritime village with a daily schedule of demonstrations from our professional Interpretation team. It appears you may have been confused and we would hope you would reconsider you poor review as it appears your made your judgement without paying the admission fee or experiencing the museum. Respectfully, Gabriel Gresko, Director, Visitor Services

nataly02

Sep 2024

We got there right at 10am and left around 2pm. There is so much to see here. The Charles W. Morgan was a beautiful ship with so much history. We spent time walking through all the homes and stores. Some of the places had employees in them that were very knowledgeable about the area and the building they were in the town at that time. It was a nice afternoon.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for the kind words. We are grateful you got to spend the day with us here in Mystic. Have a wonderful Fall season.

Diana K

Sep 2024

This museum is HUGE!! You are allowed to board actual clipper ships and whaling vessels, listen to craftsmen doing their jobs, and learn all about 19th century boating life. This is highly recommended for everyone!!!

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you for the review and visit. We are happy you were able to board some of our ships and learn a little maritime history.