Mystic Seaport Museum Adventure

About this activity

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.

Itinerary

1. 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.

2. Charles W. Morgan · 30 min

   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!

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: Mystic Seaport Museum

Good to know

• 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.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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