Overview
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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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
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.
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!
Options
2024 Admission
What‘s Included
3 tall ships
Entire 19-acre indoor/outdoor museum experience
Parking Fees
Food and drinks
Meeting points
Mystic Seaport Museum
75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
339 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Loved it
Paul C,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It is outdoor and I really thought it waa indoor,it was like an old village not a museum that is indoors and I feel you don’t need too many hours there. I spent 1 hour there and saw everything.
Worth a visit!
SKB627,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a solo traveler without kids, I really enjoyed this and was here for 2.5 hours. I think it was worth the $35. I learned a lot and would recommend this to anyone! I was glad that these were not reconstructions but actual buildings and ships.
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lesleaxo,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very unique experience! Getting to board the Charles W. Morgan ship & learn about the history of whaling in the United States was fascinating & educational. The seaport village had lots of additional information on what goes into a whaling economy, more than just the boats themselves. The active restoration shipyard was super cool & we loved getting an up close look at a ship being restored. Lots of hidden spots here, so you can definitely spend several hours exploring & learning.
My family with 2...
LAURA J,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My family with 2 teenagers enjoyed the Shipyard. We loved going into all the buildings and learning about the whaling ships. The water views were beautiful.
Seaport museum visit
Florie S,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a very informative and interesting experience. Our tour guide was not able to do the tour, so there was a volunteer who ended up giving us the tour and he was a wealth of information! I certainly hope someone is videotaping his commentary so that they can give it to visitors in the future!
Life in the 1800's
Beth and Rusty V,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent the day exploring the village plus a restored ship, the whaler, Charles W. Morgan, and a ship in the restoration process....learned a lot about life in the 1800's.
A don’t miss if you are in the area!
Genia K,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had never heard of this museum, but it looked interesting. It was awesome! It takes a minimum of 3 hours to see. We didn’t go to any of the scheduled activities, but got some great information at some of the trades displays. (Clock, printer, blacksmith, carver, cooper). The volunteers did a great job! This is great for families of all ages.
Wow... This place was way...
Margaret B,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow... This place was way more vast than I expected. Just the Lego exhibit alone took a lot of time to explore! Parking was easy and close. Not a lot of places to find food but you can come and go with the wristband. I love how many places there were to explore, go in and out of buildings and ships, and talk to people. Great experience!
A great place to visit
Robin O,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a very interesting and immersive place, with a lot to do and see. You learn a lot about history and see how things used to be in early American life.
The museum was very...
David Y,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The museum was very interesting and informative. I have never studied or read of the history of whale hunting and after visiting the museum I had a better understanding of why they hunted the whales and the methods of the hunt. I would suggest to find and join up with free tours the museum has to offer.
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