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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Jeffrey_S

Aug 2022

Excellent facility. Volunteers (Steve) and tour guide very informative. And really enjoyed our boat tour with George.

michellehouse

Aug 2022

This is a lot bigger of a location than we had planned. We got here at open and there was so much to do. We did a guided tour through their boat building facility which was super informative. The kids loved exploring the recreated village. They especially enjoyed designing and building their own boats (small fee like $8 per boat). Everything was really hands on which is awesome with kids. The kids and dad's even got to take a row boat out on to the bay which they loved. All the staff we interacted with were super awesome. There is dining on site but food costs were that of an amusement park.

Response from Host

Sep 2022

Dear Micellehouse. Thank you for the informative review. It serves as a good reminder for families to come earlier in the day at there are many activities and demonstrations here for adults and children alike. I am happy your group was able to get out on the water, which is one of our goals for all of visitors to experience. Thanks again for the review and we hope to see you again soon.

DMEvans1993

Jul 2022

I loved this museum/recreated village, so much so I came back twice (It had been too hot and there was too much to see before I had to leave the first day). The museum itself had a 'story boat' exhibit, i.e. boats with stories behind them and that was nice. However, the real draw for me was the recreated village. Most of the buildings were small museums in and of themselves. There were yacht club silver trophies in one, figureheads and scrimshaw/needlework by sailors in another. It doesn't shy away from the whaling heritage of the area. There is also the Charles Morgan masted sailing ship that is very cool to see. There is so much to see here it's hard to work it all into a review. It's well worth your time and it's a lovely setting. The only quibble I had was parking is at a premium so plan to be there early or having to walk a distance from a further lot.