Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic Seaport Museum Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime museum and home to the last wooden whaleship. Step aboard the 1841 whaleship Charles W.

For over 90 years, Mystic Seaport Museum has been sharing stories of rich maritime history. Explore our grounds and transport yourself back in time for an experience of a lifetime! Morgan, a designated National Historic Landmark. Meet blacksmiths, coopers, printers, and carvers hard at work in our recreated 19th-century seafaring village. With 19 acres situated along the Mystic River we offer ampl

e space for kids to play games on the Green, explore the waterfront or put their imagination to work at our playscape! Learn about navigating the stars and planets like ancient way finders at Treworgy Planetuarium. Want to get out on the water? Sit back and relax on a scenic cruise along the Mystic River aboard our launch Liberty or visit our boathouse to rent a row, sail or pedal boat!

We’re excited to welcome members of the Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut, Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, and...
05/29/2026

We’re excited to welcome members of the Chamber of Commerce Eastern Connecticut, Greater Mystic Chamber of Commerce, and Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce to Mystic Seaport Museum for a Tri-Chamber Business After Hours Reception hosted with Constellation Culinary Group! ⚓️

Join us on June 16 at the Tom Clagett Boat Shed for an evening of networking, waterfront views, light bites, and drinks in a covered outdoor setting.

We look forward to hosting the local business community on the waterfront!

Registration is available through the Eastern Connecticut, Greater Mystic, and Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce websites.

Celebrate Father’s Day with a fun family movie! 🎬🧱Join us on June 21 in the Meeting House for a screening of "A LEGO® Br...
05/29/2026

Celebrate Father’s Day with a fun family movie! 🎬🧱

Join us on June 21 in the Meeting House for a screening of "A LEGO® Brickumentary", the fascinating story behind the global LEGO® phenomenon. After the film, explore "Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks" to keep the adventure going!

Free with museum admission! Get tickets now here: https://secure.mysticseaport.org/32429/32897

05/28/2026

As we honor our Nation’s 250th anniversary, our new pop-up exhibit, "From Fo’c’sle to Farmhouse: Revolutionary War Stories from Ship and Shore", explores the people, ships, inventions, and everyday acts of courage that helped shape the American Revolution.

Discover stories of local heroes like Anna Warner Bailey and John Palmer alongside remarkable objects including ship models, wartime diaries, scrimshaw, paintings, a powder horn inscribed with a message of liberty, and even a model of David Bushnell’s revolutionary submarine, TURTLE.

Come see how Connecticut earned the name “The Provision State” and experience the Revolution from both ship and shore.

And stay tuned... we’ll be sharing more fascinating stories from the vault soon!

Learn more here: https://mysticseaport.org/america250/

Pack a picnic and set sail aboard the classic motor yacht ENCORE for an unforgettable three-hour cruise through local wa...
05/28/2026

Pack a picnic and set sail aboard the classic motor yacht ENCORE for an unforgettable three-hour cruise through local waters. 🌊

With a captain at the helm, all you have to do is relax, celebrate, and soak in the views! Whether you’re gathering with friends or simply looking for a unique way to spend the day, ENCORE offers a timeless experience on the water. ✨

Charter ENCORE and enjoy a timeless escape on the water.

Book now here: https://mysticseaport.org/find-your-sea-story/charters/

05/27/2026

The work continues on SUSAN CONSTANT ⚓️

Our shipwright Jamie is caulking the topsides to keep the vessel tight, strong, and seaworthy — preserving centuries-old craftsmanship one seam at a time.

Two years in a row! 🏆🌊 We’re honored to announce that "SeaClass: The Maritime Classroom," Season 1 is a Silver Telly Awa...
05/27/2026

Two years in a row! 🏆🌊

We’re honored to announce that "SeaClass: The Maritime Classroom," Season 1 is a Silver Telly Award Winner in the Online – Education & Discovery category!

After receiving a Silver Telly Award last year for our Find Your Sea Story mini documentary series, this year’s recognition feels especially meaningful as it celebrates SeaClass: The Digital Classroom and the power of digital learning to connect audiences everywhere with maritime history, science, and storytelling.

The Telly Awards recognize excellence in video and television across all screens, with more than 13,000 entries submitted globally each year. We’re proud to see the Museum’s educational storytelling recognized on this international stage once again. 🧡⚓️

And while we’re celebrating Season 1, we’re already charting the course for what’s next… 👀

Explore SeaClass Season 1 here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLrPiQIeOoQZE_1VyEsrkVkRNtfbC_PUj4&si=x16UrRJi3O4In9hB

🎶 Join us Friday, May 29 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern for another evening of live waterfront music a...
05/26/2026

🎶 Join us Friday, May 29 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern for another evening of live waterfront music at Mystic Seaport Museum featuring Travis Hyll. 🌊🎸

Born and raised in North Carolina and now based in southeastern Connecticut, Travis blends Appalachian folk, country, Southern rock, blues, and Celtic influences into a soulful, authentic sound. Recently performing the national anthem at the XL Center for crowds of more than 30,000, he’s bringing his powerful storytelling and energy to the Museum stage.

✨ Free Museum entry begins at 5:00 p.m. through the North Entrance
🪑 Bring a blanket or lawn chair — seating is limited and fills quickly!
📍 Fridays through September 11 (except July 3)

Good music, waterfront views, and summer vibes await. 🎵

Learn more here: https://secure.mysticseaport.org/33611/33613

Step into a weekend of tradition, craftsmanship, and hands-on fun at the John Gardner Small Craft Workshop during the Wo...
05/26/2026

Step into a weekend of tradition, craftsmanship, and hands-on fun at the John Gardner Small Craft Workshop during the WoodenBoat Show at Mystic Seaport Museum, June 26–28. ⛵⚓

Watch traditional maritime skills demonstrations, get out on the river in Museum Boathouse craft, and experience the excitement of classic small craft under sail and oar all weekend long.

Best of all, workshop registration includes admission to the WoodenBoat Show for all three days. Learn more and register now here: https://secure.mysticseaport.org/33776/33780

05/25/2026

On This Day… or rather, Today: May 25 is National Towel Day! 🚀

Fans of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy know there’s one essential thing you need to survive the universe: always know where your towel is.⚓🛸

We remember and honor all of our heroes. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

We remember and honor all of our heroes. 🇺🇸

Set sail into summer ☀️⚓Enjoy 20% off sitewide at Mystic Seaport Museum from May 25–30! Shop coastal classics, maritime-...
05/24/2026

Set sail into summer ☀️⚓

Enjoy 20% off sitewide at Mystic Seaport Museum from May 25–30! Shop coastal classics, maritime-inspired apparel, and Museum favorites online — no code needed at checkout. 🛍️🌊

Shop here starting tomorrow: https://shop.mysticseaport.org/

Address

75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT
06355

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+18605720711

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