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!

History is getting hands-on! ⚒️⚓ Join us September 26 for Maritime Trades and Foodways Day and experience the trades, sk...
09/03/2026

History is getting hands-on! ⚒️⚓

Join us September 26 for Maritime Trades and Foodways Day and experience the trades, skills, and flavors that shaped 19th-century maritime life. From blacksmithing and sailmaking to open-hearth cooking and steam bending, there’s something to discover around every corner.

Included with general admission and FREE for Members!

Learn more here: https://mysticseaport.org/maritime-trades-day/

09/03/2026

⚓ Come roll down the river to the sound of sea shanties! 🌊

Join us aboard SABINO on Monday, September 7 as Sharks Come Cruisin' fills the river with lively maritime music, audience sing-alongs, and plenty of fun. With scenic views and a cash bar, it's the perfect way to wrap up a summer Monday.

🎟️ Book your cruise today here: https://secure.mysticseaport.org/32408/32418

End your day with a sunset cruise aboard SABINO! 🌅Enjoy a peaceful ride down the Mystic River with light narration as yo...
09/02/2026

End your day with a sunset cruise aboard SABINO! 🌅

Enjoy a peaceful ride down the Mystic River with light narration as you travel through the drawbridge and railroad bridge toward Noank. Bring your favorite food and drinks aboard, sit back, and take in the evening views.

On Sunday’s 5:30 p.m. trips through September 27, passengers can also order from a limited menu for pickup at Haring’s in Noank!

Downriver sunset trips depart daily at 5:30 p.m. through October 12. All cruises leave from and return to Mystic Seaport Museum.

Tickets available here: https://mysticseaport.org/explore/on-the-water/

Get ready for liftoff! 🚀 It’s Member Appreciation Month this September, and we’re getting ready to launch into World Spa...
09/01/2026

Get ready for liftoff! 🚀

It’s Member Appreciation Month this September, and we’re getting ready to launch into World Space Week! Members can purchase a model rocket kit throughout the month, build and decorate it at home, then bring it back on October 4 for a special launch over the Mystic River. 🚀🌊

Watch your creation soar before it glides back down to the water, where our Sailing Center staff will retrieve it for you to take home as a souvenir!

Rocket kits are available September 1–30. Registration is required.

✨ This special event is for Members only. Not a Member yet? Join today: https://join.mysticseaport.org/

🎸🍂 Ease into September with live music on the waterfront at Mystic Seaport Museum! Join us Friday, September 4 from 4:30...
08/31/2026

🎸🍂 Ease into September with live music on the waterfront at Mystic Seaport Museum! Join us Friday, September 4 from 4:30–7:30 p.m. at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern featuring James Harris. 🌊🎶

With more than 20 years of experience and a repertoire spanning classic rock, modern rock, jazz, classical, and popular music, James Harris brings a relaxed yet dynamic sound perfect for a late summer evening by the harbor. A Berklee College of Music graduate, he’s performed throughout New England and knows how to create the perfect atmosphere for a night on the lawn.

Learn more here: https://secure.mysticseaport.org/33611/33625

Ready to play? ☀️🎉Round up the family and head to the Village Green for Family Field Day on Saturday, September 5!From s...
08/31/2026

Ready to play? ☀️🎉

Round up the family and head to the Village Green for Family Field Day on Saturday, September 5!

From sack races and barrel rolling to bucket brigades and more, we’re bringing back the classic outdoor games that make summer memories unforgettable. 🏃‍♀️🪣

Join us Labor Day Weekend for a day of laughter, friendly competition, and good old-fashioned fun!

Get your tickets now here: https://mysticseaport.org/family-field-day/

🐾☀️ The dog days of summer are here! And there’s no better place to spend them than out on the water aboard SABINO. 🌅⚓️ ...
08/30/2026

🐾☀️ The dog days of summer are here! And there’s no better place to spend them than out on the water aboard SABINO. 🌅⚓️

Climb aboard and enjoy a scenic cruise through the historic seaport and along the Mystic River while you soak up these last golden days of summer.

🚢 SABINO is cruising through October 18! Come aboard and make the most of the season. 💙

Plan your cruise here: https://mysticseaport.org/explore/on-the-water/

Soak up the season from the water! ⛵️Grab a rowboat, sailboat, or pedal boat and spend 30 minutes cruising the Mystic Ri...
08/29/2026

Soak up the season from the water! ⛵️

Grab a rowboat, sailboat, or pedal boat and spend 30 minutes cruising the Mystic River at your own pace. Bring the family, bring your pup, and enjoy a little time on the water! 🌊

Best of all, it’s included with Museum admission!

📅 Available weekends and holiday Mondays, August 29–October 12.

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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