Mystic Seaport Museum

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A must-stop while visiting Mystic! I was completely surprised by how good this experience was. The museum is very kid-friendly and perfect for families. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes — it’s definitely a minimum 3-hour tour with so much to see and do. I highly recommend staying with the guides, as they make the history come alive and really enhance the experience. An unforgettable stop that I’ll be telling others about!

Really nice museum with outdoor and indoor exhibits. We paid $44/adult and $22/youth. We had an amazing time. The museum was nice, not too crowded and with nice live explanations when needed. Learning was also pleasant. Easy with kids. The outdoor area was pet friendly except inside the boats.

Wife and I were kinda hesitant because of the price but honestly, it's pretty good value for what you experience. We visited on a late August Tuesday and while there weren't as many staff as may have been on a weekend, it was still very informative. There's a lot to see, you can easily spend most of the day here. We spent 3hrs here and while we hit many exhibits and staff demonstrations we didn't do everything possible. There are self guided buildings and many with staff educational assistance. These folks are passionate and knowledgeable about the history of Mystic seafaring history with a particular focus on whaling but there's so much to explore. You can see how people lived, shopped, ate, cooked and worked all focusing on the diversity of life around a sea community. I'd return again and try to hit the planetarium if nothing else. This is definitely worth the time.

We (2 adults) visited on a very hot day at the beginning of the summer. I absolutely loved the feel of walking around a replica of a 19th-century fishing village. There were so many storefronts to check out and the ships were beautiful, too. This is a gem of a place and we are fortunate to have it continuing to operate after nearly a century. There was an incredible exhibit in the gallery while we were there. I truly appreciated becoming more informed about the experience of African-Americans from a 21st-century perspective. It was hot enough that day that we unfortunately didn't get to explore as much as I wanted. This is definitely a place I would love to return to, perhaps on a fall weekend.

This was a very fun museum. All the staff were very kind and knowledgeable about their particular area of craft. The history was amazing to learn about. It was also much bigger than I thought and could easily have taken us the entire day. We also did a show at the planetarium and it was really fun!

What a great experience here. Learn alot about whales and the historic of vessels. They had a boat cruise, boat rentals, and many more things to do there. There's food and drinks there in the village at little shop. You need to start early for this. You will have a busy day to experience different area of the village.

There is so much to do and see at this museum, you can easily spend an entire day and still not see everything, especially if you're interested in maritime, whaling, and New England history. The entire place is constructed as a village with amenities sprinkled throughout and is very pleasant to leisurely stroll through enjoying yourself and taking it all in. The entire family enjoyed it, there is something is here everybody can appreciate! Lots of parking across the road and quick entry!

Incredible museum for the whole family! Adults will love the well curated exhibits, history, theaters and knowledgeable guides. Kids will love the outdoor and indoor play spaces, boat building and theater players. I’ve visited many museums and this is now a favorite. Highly recommend!