Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure: Premier Maritime History Exploration
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224 Ratings
Mystic
Embark on a premier maritime history exploration at Mystic Seaport Museum. Climb aboard tall ships, explore a shipyard, stroll through gardens, and dive into life at sea during the golden age of sail.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- 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!
What's Included
- 3 tall ships
- Entire 19-acre indoor/outdoor museum experience
- Parking fees
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Bask in the refreshing ocean air at the nation’s top-notch maritime history museum. Patrons have the liberty to journey aboard lofty ships, tour a restoration dockyard where skilled carpenters revive age-old wooden ships, wander in ancestral gardens, and partake in narrations of nautical tales conveyed by approachable personnel and volunteers. All indoor displays are accessible to offer visitors an extensive insight into sea’s livelihood during the glorious era of sail and beyond. During the summer, weekends are typically packed with extra activities.
- 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
Location
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.5
(224 Ratings)
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Lionelw261
Mar 8, 2024
Very nice and fun - Traveling to Connecticut was a delightful experience filled with charming coastal towns, stunning landscapes, and a rich tapestry of history. From exploring the quaint streets of Mystic to marveling at the picturesque beauty of the Connecticut River Valley, every moment was filled with awe and wonder. The state's vibrant culture, diverse culinary scene, and welcoming atmosphere made it a memorable destination worth visiting again and again.
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Voyager12257416689
Dec 9, 2023
We all had a fabulous time. All that worked there were very friendly. - We went in the evening at everything was decorated so nicely. Some of the houses had people act out short plays. Everyone enjoyed it
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Davidlv8501yz
Dec 9, 2023
Amazing Museum - I had heard a lot about the Museum, but I really had to experience it to truly appreciate it. Three hours was not enough time to see it all, but found it time well spent. Highlights for me were touring an actual whaling ship. :Listening to the blacksmith talk about the wild ride of the whalers at 22 knots in their small boat once the whale was harpooned. Also, enjoyed the rope making display and the display of mastheads. You had to have a good one or nobody would utilize your ship. Most unexpected was the artwork displaying invertibrates. There was much much more!
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Stephangail
Nov 15, 2023
Wonderful! (But plan on spending the Whole Day to make the most of it!) - My sister and our husbands visited the Mystic Seaport Museum in mid October 2023. The weather was perfect, there were no huge crowds, and the fall foliage enhanced the park and ambiance. The buildings and shops were all interesting, and this living museum had so much more to offer than what we could cover and absorb in an afternoon! The Charles W. Morgan sailing ship was the highlight of our visit, though, I also found the rope-making fascinating and would have loved to spend more time learning about it. The docents were welcoming and informed, and our only disappointment was the lack of time to see all of it. If you (and your family/party) have the time, the historical interest, and the stamina, we recommend spending the entire day there, to get the most out of it.
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Sassytraveler26
Oct 24, 2023
Must go back in time... - Amazing variety of building and boats that transport you back in time. Ride on steamship with narrated history was a must. Loved the staff/volunteers who demonstrated blacksmithing and other old time crafts. The museum itself was small but also very interesting.
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Joe_l
Oct 16, 2023
Enjoyed tour - Some rain in morning but did not cause problem. Interesting museum and many shops depicting life in sailing village. The last wooden whaling ship was interesting. Parking was convenient to entrance.
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Denisegy5162yn
Sep 29, 2023
Mystic Seaport Musuem Adventure was awesome! - We loved going into the different buildings and learning all kinds of new things. We loved touring the ships also.
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922dlp
Jan 31, 2024
Visiting a seaport village - We visited on cold Sunday afternoon and not all the village stores were open but that was ok because we did not have enough time to properly explore all the ones that were open. We really could have used more time and please note that at this time of year they are only open Thursday-Sunday, so even though our tickets allowed us to comeback again, we disappointedly could not return the next day because they were closed. If you like history, then this place will fascinate you. There is so much to see and learn.
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Sunshine610986
Oct 23, 2023
Weekday visit to Mystic Seaport. - Very informative about the history of whaling and shipbuilding. Wish more of the ships were open for touring, but we went on a Monday, so a number of the buildings and ships were closed. Staff members were informative and helpful.
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Paulmo962sr
Oct 12, 2023
Worth going! - The park is well situated with lots of interesting things to see. The staff is friendly and helpful, the experience is worth it.
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