Mystic Seaport Museum

What a great experience for the whole family! Lots to learn! You can see ships being refurbished. And you can go onto Schooners! The historic buildings are amazing! Teaches you all about Ship Life! Places to eat and also a great gift shop!

This was such a fun experience! perfect for all ages and an ideal way to spend a cozy fall evening. The ambiance felt straight out of a PG-13 Halloween movie from the '90s, full of nostalgia and charm. It had that warm, festive energy of a small-town holiday market, bringing a real sense of community. Will visit again!

With something for everyone, Mystic Seaport Museum is a must-do vacation stop. One can see skill craftspersons in the process of restoring historic sea craft or recreating life in a seaside town in the early 1800s. Great for the whole family. Kids will especially love going on board the last wooden whaling ship the children's museum. Not into ships, history, or old architecture? Then visit in the spring and summer and see some of the most beautiful floral arrangements Ive seen in a long time.

From the moment we walked inside to purchase our tickets to the time we left, Mystic Seaport Museum didn’t disappoint. The staff were very friendly! We toured most of what was offered. I think our favorite was the shipyard. It was incredibly interesting watching active restoration projects. The amount to view and experience was so much more than we realized. This was a wonderful stop for us on our New England road trip.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 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!

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.

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 had a good time at the museum and the village. Got a lot of steps in ! The old ships and restored old buildings were very cool. I was a bit taken back by $35 ticket price ( x4 was $140) The folks were very friendly and informative especially learning about whale hunting back in the day and how they did it. Could def spend 2-3 hours here Fun for kids and adults

I can't believe I've lived here 13 years and this was my first time visiting. I wanted to view the lighted boat parade from here and it was a win win, because I got great views of the parade as well as got to walk around and check out the ships and buildings. The bathrooms are very clean here, which was much appreciated. I'll def have to come back to explore more later.

Mystic Seaport is a maritime museum, the largest in the US. It was founded in 1929 and is on 19 acres nestled right on the Mystic River. There is a historic village and ships right on the water. These buildings were restored and they recreated a seafaring village; they did a great job with that. I felt like I was walking back in time. We enjoyed walking into the old homes and church. There was one converted into a children's museum. The Charles W. Morgan whaling ship is located there. It's a wooden ship built in 1841. We were able to walk in it; it's so cool to see all the living quarters and what life was like as a fisherman. There were other ships and a planetarium too. It's definitely a full day thing. I definitely recommend a visit if you're into history!

This is probably one of the BEST museums I have ever been to, both for the price point and things you get to see/do! The museum itself is huge, you could spend the whole day here! The way part of the museum is set up is like an actual village back in the day. They have some historical buildings that have been there since the 1800s as well as some newer modeled ones to mimic life in the 1800s. Some of the buildings still do traditional activities like ink pressing, cooking, and carpentry. There are also many ships you can board. I cannot recommend this place enough. Great for kids and adults. Note: free parking across the street and this museum is part of the Museums for All program.

This is one of the more impressive museums that I've ever been to based on sheer size alone. People aren't lying when they say you can spend an entire day roaming around the grounds here. There is literally so much to do and see. They have a ton of stuff for kids, so if you're bringing little ones this isn't some dry and straightforward museum where they will lose interest. There's a small children's museum with plenty of toys and a playground for them to use and get their energy out. Honestly there's almost so much here that I feel like a review can't really do it justice. This is one of those places you must truly experience for yourself. It is a must visit when in the Mystic area.

We sailed in to CT and visited the Mystic Seaport Museum. If you are a boating enthusiast, this is a great place to spend an afternoon as well as support the efforts of restoring all these history of ship building. Your best value is to talk to as many volunteers as possible as they have the most information.

Very cool educational experience, lots of walking. The crushed shells underfoot add a certain ambiance but can be tiresome to walk on; anyone unsteady on their feet will need to take care. The indoor exhibit at the entrance was super interesting, and the ships themselves were an exciting challenge to explore. We could have spent the whole day for sure, there was so much to see.

This museum was on our itinerary on our New England fall foliage organized motor coach tour recently. It's a maritime museum. There are vessels old and new. It's laid out the same way. You start off in what feels like a fishing village. Then later there are modern structures housing artifacts small and large. Onsite is the Charles W Morgan, the last American whaling ship. You can go onboard. We were enthusiastic as we began walking. Then after awhile we got tired and started skipping stops. Some shops were opened. The people inside each are dressed to the period. We went into the print shop and the ship smith shop. Both did demonstrations. The most interesting building was the one that contained ship figureheads. Picture the Titanic. We wrapped up our visit with a stop in the gift shop.

Halloween Event Review: What Lurks Beneath (2024) First time at the Mystic Seaport Museum. The easiest way to to describe it- it's like Old Sturbridge Village. Spacious (to fully enjoy the museums there is a lot of ground to cover- wear comfy shoes.) There are lots of little houses and buildings on the premises and each one had something featured inside. Ex. One house was doing a funeral meal demonstration, one was a little chapel, etc... It was well lit up and a lot to do. There was a small area of lawn games. There was an outdoor play area where kids could run around on a tugboat playground. Newer museum buildings had their regular exhibits open with specials going on for the night such as arts and crafts. A tavern was open, crafting adult beverages. The ship was open to explore (with a few characters waiting for you...) Also a 12+ little 'tour' that was geared to be a little creepy. Tips: 1. The 12+ 'Creepy' tour you must sign up for a time slot. I would suggest doing this ASAP as by the time we got there they were going to make us return in an hour! (Also, It wasn't really creepy- some and 9 and 10 year old could definitely handle it.) 2. The Tavern had no listing outside about what was served except for the food. It was a tight space to get in and out of. If you enter it is crowded and very small. They were doing cider and adult drinks. 3. If you have small children and boarding the boat- actors are there to scare you. Also, duck! The bottom of the bottom has very low ceilings! 4. I would really suggest this being geared for kids 6+ years old

I had been to the area before but wasn't able to visit the seaport until til today. What's an absolutely beautiful place! The entire property is so nice! Wonderful exhibits, some interactive. Walk around at your leisure to stop at the exhibits that interest you. It's a large property so have your walking shoes on! There is also a schedule posted on things that are happening that day. I learned a lot today!

I visited the Mystic Seaport Museum over the Fourth of July weekend, and I was so impressed by it! Why? It's a maritime museum - the largest in the country, but it's also a history seaport village consisting of more than 60 historic buildings. The historic seaport village was the highlight for me - I loved wandering around the village and into many of the buildings (a print shop, a chapel, a drugstore, a general store, a meeting house, homes, and more) - but I also really enjoyed walking around the preservation shipyard, where you can see several vessels being preserved and renovated. Then there are additional exhibits (one exhibit when we visited - "Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact" was really interesting) in various galleries. And there's more - at the museum, you also have several opportunities to get out on the water. You can take a take a narrated cruise or rent a rowboat, sailboat, or pedal boat (included in the price of admission). There's so much to do and see at the museum. You really could spend hours here (there are restaurants and a tavern - we didn't eat but I did have a frozen lemonade since it was a warm day)! It's unique and special and most definitely worth a visit if you're in Mystic for a day or two!

A very fascinating, engaging experience for every age! The ability to explore historic ships and watching boat craft demonstrations, and learning about Connecticut's maritime history is something to appreciate then and now!

I would give this museum a 3.75 star rating which is why I am rounding up to a 4. We visited in early June and it was VERY busy with schools and senior groups on a random weekday. Several exhibits were closed since it was a monday which was a bummer- looks like more are open on weekdays. Additionally there was few air conditioned areas for the sweltering heat. Overall this museum was cool- I wish the entrances were more clear on which side you should start at since there are two places and multiple parking lots. The exhibits were neat and we especially like the yard with the ships they were working on rehabbing. And the reenactments in some of the old buildings was cool- but similar to some other museums we have visited in the past. We were able to get a slight discount with our AAA membership but the price was still a little bit steep in our opinion. I believe it was about $20 pp.

There's a lot to see here, but definitely doable in a day. The volunteers are very friendly and knowledgeable. If there were more volunteers, it might make the experience better. It was a little slow at times. The planetarium show is an extra $8 per person. The staff was very nice, but the show itself was a little lackluster. There is a separate museum of the fire engine boat which is really cool. The volunteers there are very friendly and spend a lot of time with you. Overall, a fun experience for adults and/or adults with children.

Wow what a thoroughly enjoyable day. Get immersed in all that is boat history and old Mystic. The 19 acre park features indoor and outdoor exhibits. Family oriented but also great for adults. There are docents available in many of the buildings. There are several ships you can climb aboard and see and touch history. The last remaining wooden whaling boat is there too. Plan to spend at least several Hours there. There is food and drink available for sale.

An absolutely amazing museum, if you can even call it that. It's a recreation of an old seaport from the 19th century with original buildings that have been beautifully restored! Each site has a different theme and some beautiful exhibits. Everyone who works there is very passionate about their job and is very knowledgeable about the craft that they are associated with in the village. If you are staying in Mystic this is a must! They even have a ferry you can take to the seaport, and a rental shop for paddle boats and sailboats if you are experienced.

Amazing! From the village to the ships, everything was well-laid out and intuitive. The exhibits on the whaling and shipping industries were eye-opening. Very thankful to have spent the day here.

we loved the seaport museum- it had so much to offer both indoors and outside. staff were friendly, welcoming, and knowledgeable on each of their areas of work. this museum combines art, history, and culture in such interesting ways. we each were able to appreciate various aspects of the museum. we also LOVED the reindeer and Newfoundland dogs that we met through the meet and greet :)

Ship Ahoy! If you are looking for history, as to how ships were made in great detail, this museum is for you. Stretching for around 1/2 a mile in length, it features numerous ships you can tour, and you can even sign up and take a trip on one or two of them, depending on the weather and availability. You want to know how masts are made? They have it. How the hoops which held the sail in place were made? They have it. How the sails were made? Yes, they have that. How each part of the ship was made by hand before machine tools? Yes, they have that too. Tips: Wear comfortable shoes. You'll need them. This includes a lot of walking and effort. The ships are accessed by stairs, with some accommodations available for those who are not able. They have water fountains, bring a bottle. There are several restaurants available to eat at. The food is generally good. If you are into sea history, whaling, fishing, oysters, clams, or any of the above and more this place is for you.

Mystic Seaport Museum is awesome! So many hands-on and interactive exhibits, you can even get out on the water yourself. They have recently expanded their dining options and in the little preserved whaling town, there's a tavern! Museum grounds are dog friendly. We used their marina services twice and this is one of my favorite marinas. Staff is attentive and kind. You get access to the grounds after hours and have access to come back if you go into town (which is a short walk away). The boater facilities are great with many hot showers, work space, lounge and free laundry!!!

This place is huge and you and your family can definitely spend the entire day here. Plenty of activates and learning going on here.

It has been some time since visiting the Mystic Seaport museum so I went specifically to see the SARGENT, WHISTLER, AND VENETIAN GLASS: AMERICAN ARTISTS AND THE MAGIC OF MURANO exhibition. The museum is in a cool looking building, modern and ship like with curved wood and beams. THE MUSEUM is set up nicely with good lighting and changing exhibits to enhance the cultural value. The seaport has some great ships and historical factors that are interesting to see. It was a windy winter day and cold on the coast so my seaport visit was pretty quick. Summertime or warmer weather would make walking around the seaport much more enjoyable.

A great way to spend a half day in Mystic. The 19 acre property is great for history buffs and families. Besides the Charles W. Morgan ship, there are presentations and activities throughout the day. All of the staff and volunteers were friendly, informative and helpful. I'm glad I went. It was fun and informative, although I don't think I would go again as it's kind of one of those, been there done that, sort of places.

I haven't visited Mystic Seaport in a long time, and was very happy to return. There is so much to see and do here which is why you can return using your guest pass (which I think is good for up to a week). What can you do here, you ask? Seaport Village A recreated 19th century village transports you back in time to a New England maritime venue with buildings, shops, worker's shacks, a school, chapel and much more. Make sure you stop by to check out the great ship models, many of which are functional. The club that builds these were operating several boat models during our visit. Shipyard This is a fully working shipyard where you can see how new ships are made, and old ships restored. Climb up to the visitors gallery to get a dramatic view of the entire operation. The shipyard operates mainly during the week. Ships Check out the many vessels here, some of which can be boarded: Charles W. Morgan (the last wooden Whaling Ship in the world) Joseph Conrad Full Rigged Ship Kingston II Tugboat Gerda III Lighthouse Tender And many more... Events & Exhibits There are many events and exhibits, I particularly enjoyed the Mystic River Scale Model, impressive in both size and detail. You could easily spend a couple of days here, there is also a playground for the little ones, and a restaurant, though we didn't try that. Tickets are $19 to $23 for children, $27 for adults and $25 for seniors.

The Mystic Seaport Museum is the largest maritime museum in the United States. It has a large collection of sailing ships and a replica of a 19th-century seamen's village. The museum was established in 1929 as the "Marine Historical Association". Its fame came with the acquisition of the Charles W. Morgan in 1941, the only surviving wooden sailing whaler. The Seaport was one of the first living history museums in the United States, with a collection of buildings and craftsmen to show how people lived; it now receives about 250,000 visitors each year. It provides a great chance for young and old to learn about the ships and the villages that once dotted the Atlantic coast of the USA in the early centuries of our country.

We visited the museum on a recent visit to Mystic and all I can say is Wow. Pulling up to the museum, we found parking in the lot across the street and looking at the building we figured we would be done in a few hours. We couldn't have been more wrong. The Mystic Seaport Museum is incredible and plan on spending an entire day. There are exhibits scattered in different buildings on the property, a few films, a history on the whaling industry and coming soon was a glass exhibit that we didn't get to see. There are ships to board, and so many out buildings to explore that tells the history of the area and everything to do with the shipping industry and history of it all. You will find so many fun activities for kids, hands on exhibits, and several different eateries on the property. This gem is well worth the ticket price, and we are still talking about how much fun we had.

Great educational experience at the Mystic seaport! Ships looks like pirate ships and I just loved how you could go on those ships and learn how they used to live. Each building was kept like it was back in the day. Some had staff in there reinacting how it used to be and also answered any questions you had. Everyone was friendly and welcoming. Too bad that day it was raining and we missed the opportunity to go on a boat ride, which was included in the ticket price. But due to the bad weather, all boat rides were cancelled. Despite this, we stilll had fun and enjoyed the view. Great time with just a special someone or with the whole family.

What a great museum. It is in essence akin to Old Sturbridge Village in Sturbridge, MA, but for maritime living. There is so much to see and the history is fascinating. Going on to some of the ships is pretty cool. I can't imagine how arduous whaling was for the folks who did that back then. The volunteers are very knowledgeable and friendly. It is definitely worth a visit.

My husband and I took 4 of our 5 kids here (ages 14 to 25), and spent a week in the Mystic Seaport area. We only allowed two days for the Mystic Seaport museum site, but I could have spent more time there. We went June 30 and July 1st, and it wasn't at all crowded. I enjoyed every live activity that we attended. The reenactments/demonstrations of how a whaling vessel worked gave me a greater appreciation for how difficult that life must have been. I enjoyed seeing the many exhibits and talking to staff at each site who explained much of how things worked back in the 1800s at the Seaport. Loved the chanty songs while they reenacted various activities. It's a great place to visit for anyone with the slightest bit of interest in history or how things work. My mechanical engineer adult child enjoyed the details of how things work, as did my metal/leather/wood-working son, while this was a 2nd trip for my oldest daughter who liked it so much she convinced us to come as a family. My stand-out surprise favorite activity though was the Planetarium. JP gave the BEST presentation, and I've been to a LOT of planetarium shows. I always enjoy trying to get a better grasp of the constellations and stars, but I walked away feeling like I FINALLY got it. It was such a great show on the 30th, that I brought 4 of my other 5 family members to the show the next day, and we ended up going to two of his shows that day - they were that good! Definitely find time for the Planetarium on site. The rope room was so impressive, the cooper was a wealth of knowledge and interesting facts, and make time to visit the printing house too - I loved hearing all of the expressions that are based on printing press related facts. Also, save time to try barrel rolling as fast as you can - amazing how well balanced they are, and how easily they can get away from you. I wish the whole family had tried that event. Such a wonderful museum/park/center, 19 acres of cool history and knowledgeable, engaging staff. Check it all out! Definitely worth the spend.

Cool stop if you have never seen a seaport village. Liked their boathouse on display. Didn't like the observatory hard to stay awake during the presentation. Don't like the misleading signs about paying for parking. Parking is free. Don't pay.

This was our first planned stop on a two-week road trip all throughout New England after renting a car at the airport and getting a few hours away from the city. We knew there were going to be a lot of historical sites along this trip but with only so much time to enjoy them and a big agenda, we had to narrow it down to the essentials and I'm happy to say the Mystic Seaport was a great choice. We arrived in the rain and it was raining. most of the day during our visit, but we didn't let that stop us. Though some of the things to see are indeed outside, if you're strategic you can bounce from shop to shop or house to house and enjoy it. We started by viewing the ships, and that was the rainiest part of the journey. We loved being able to get on board and see them, but made it a quicker part of the day because of the weather. Then we explored the buildings. I really loved how this was laid out, with a different interest or profession represented in each building. Some were just open to peruse, but others (marked with a flag) had volunteers or others inside who were actually there giving live demonstrations. Blacksmiths, coopers, carvers--I was pretty blown away by the talent and dedication and fascinated by everyone. The highlight for me was a quiet little garden behind the home with the kitchen in it, and then passing from a rainy day into the warm home, especially down into the room with the hearth where a lovely woman was making some bread. It was like being transported to a rainy day hundreds of years ago, and coming in to a warm and happy house with fantastic smells and cheery food. Sometimes even today I close my eyes and remember it. I'm happier knowing that a place like that exists. We bit the bullet and just decided to eat at the small cafe there. It is, you know, museum cafe. Totally serviceable, and though we're not drinkers I think that's part of the allure. We had a lovely small and spendy meal there but the real magic was again the warmth and sitting by a window looking out onto all of these historic buildings while spooning up hot chowder. It was a great stop and a keen choice for history and culture of early New England.

The museum itself is wonderful, however, it is not handicap accessible. My 8 year old is disabled and I needed to change her diaper and there are no appropriate places to do that. I was told by the staff that they didn't have a private space, or even a nurses station- anywhere where I could lay her changing pad down on the floor to change her. This is unacceptable. I had to leave the museum and walk my daughter all the way back to our car in the parking lot to change her diaper in the back of my car. This needa to change. People with disabilities exist and they deserve to have a safe private and sanitary space to have their toileting needs addressed just like anyone else. We will not be back, which is a shame because the museum is lovely, but if my daughter cannot be treated with dignity, it's not worth going back. ​

Very cool Museum. Very informative signage and you can go at your own pace. Being able to go on and in the boats was a cool experience. The seaport village was great. With school group there entertaining the kiddos was hard for adults to interact in the locations.

Great museum, plenty of stuff to do and see. Loved that you could take a row boat or paddle boat out onto the water. Very cool historical walkthrough about the history of the area, the paid boat tour was fantastic too.

Favorite spot to visit in Mystic! Interactive, educational and fun. Lots of walking fun for the whole family.

This is more than a museum - this is an immersive experience like Sturbridge Village and Plimoth and Pawtucket (Plantation) Museum. One great thing is you can return with your receipt within a week for a second entry.

On the expensive side, but a beautiful historic learning center/site filled with reenactment opportunities and buildings/boats to visit.

Wife & I went here on discount passes from our library & we had a magnificent time! We were there for the marathon reading of Melville's "Moby-Dick," & I lucked out in reading the final chapter--not on the Morgan whale ship but indoors, in the wonderfully air-conditioned meeting house. It was an experience that I'll never forget. So great hanging with Melville mavens. And the rest of the seaport was tremendous, esp. the exhibit on whaling-ship figureheads! What a go-to place!

Loved it. It was during the winter, so they had limited viewing. The prices during the winter should be lower. But I can only image how good the summer experience could be.

As seniors, my wife and I decided to visit the museum in October to "beat the crowds" as it turned out the 27th of October was "crowd-free". We spent the day wandering around the museum as it was a sunny day. The grounds were clean and well kept the exhibits were very interesting and the staff was very informative. If fact the staff enhanced our experience that we probably would never have with the summer crowds. Parking was a breeze as we parked right across the North entrance. I would recommend October to any seniors wishing to visit the museum.

All of the exhibits were very interesting, and was a very fun way to spend an afternoon. Most interesting were the whaling ship and the village recreations.

Well done with a wide variety of exhibits and really strong staff. Experts know a lot about their craft, are very cheerful and often have other roles across the museum. I was so impressed by the courtesy and enthusiasm to share their knowledge. Also, the staff was very welcoming and encouraged participation in learning. Wonderful new art museum too - nice added touch Also, fantastic day camps for drama, sailing and young children. They are so lucky to have such thoughtful counselors teaching them. Buildings are well maintained and grounds are beautiful! Love that there is so much more to interact with than just stare. And you can tie your boat up at this museum - if you have one. They are really making a lot of their fine location. Well done!

Cute, intresting place! Nice dogs are allowed on outside portionz (No entering ships, buildings, or resturants), but there is still plenty of them to sniff and explore! You can use wheelchairs and walkers for free as long as you hand them your ID (You get it back once you return it) They work hard to make it as acessible as possible. Considering they are old buildings, it is very hard. If you are ambulatory or ablr to walk short distances, you should be okay. I was able to enter one ship. About 1/3 of historic buildings had a ramp to enter. All modern buildings were accessible. If you are unable to walk into those buildings, some have virwing areas you can see from the sidewalk. I saw one ship had an elevator you could use if staff were present. No idea if it is in use or not. Really enjoyed clam chowder at resturant!

We visited in March, so the Village and some of the other ships were still closed. If you've ever been to the Ford Museum and Greenfield Village in Michigan, it has a similar feel. You kind of have little houses with exhibits inside that teach you about specific seafaring aspects. In the main building, there's an exhibit about a long painting that's as long as the Empire State is tall! They change the part of the painting that's on display every few weeks, so if you're a local with a membership, it's a great thing to check out. The other buildings house exhibits on the history of whaling, folk art made by sailors and whalers, and figureheads of old sailboats. Currently, you can climb aboard a old whaling ship and it's really cool to be able to see the living conditions of whalers back in the day. The grounds are really beautiful and I think it makes a great indoor/outdoor activity when the village is open.

What a really awesome place, lots to do for family, kids, couples, people of all ages. Make sure to give yourself lots of time. This is definitely a little more than a half day thing for sure. Definitely going back!

This is a beautiful museum area or complex. Or should I call it an "outdoor museum with exhibits"? Let me explain. This museum has buildings with exhibits, but it is also an old seaport, with docks, ships, and stores that replicate times now gone. It is like a village of sorts. I enjoyed the outdoor area, there are ships that can be visited and where you can instruct yourself on the art of species extinction or "whaling". Yes, there is a whaling ship where the process of collecting fat is detailed. There are also shops and chapels and little buildings around that make the outdoor walk very enjoyable. Three of the larger buildings are dedicated to exhibits. The first one holds a very stunning and surprising artifact called "The Grand Panorama of Whaling around the World". Google it and obsess. The second building has figure heads, very amazing energy on these statues/decorations. And the third building has a short history of the whaling industry in Connecticut, short enough to omit the stories of displacement and the disruption that the collision between immigrants and Native Americans caused. And this is a very important story that needs to be told, because the Natives or Original People had a very different worldview which we have forgotten and discounted because it is inconvenient. The Original Peoples hunted a whale and used all their parts, understanding how the whale is part of an ecosystem that must not be disrupted. Our immigrant ancestors only thought of money, never seeing whales as a piece of our life, but as a "means to an end", which was money and buying power. I think this museum would be more important, not just a tourist attraction, if this story of two worlds colliding was told. Beautiful museum, but it doesn't tell the story of ALL of its people.

very cute museum, loved the ability to walk and do things at our pace and go back to things if needed. the coffee shop near the museum is also amazing! great friendly staff all throughout as well

I'll be honest, we didn't expect the Seaport Museum to be a thrilling experience but it was awesome! We purchased the combined Mystic Pass tickets (Museum and Aquarium) tickets so the price wasn't terrible. The main entrance building is stunning, shaped like a wave and such a stark contrast to all of the other older buildings within the seaport. The museum set up is that of a village. The kids loved going into each house, looking at the displays of rope making or wooden boats, etc. I really enjoyed all of the museum content, learning about the rich seafaring history the area saw for so many years. It's a really interactive museum so a good place for all generations to explore. Don't hesitate, just go! We will definitely be back!

Not your average museum, the Mystic Seaport Museum is basically a small town in itself. There are lots of things to do and see here. You can check out a working shipyard, take a boat ride, stroll through a recreated New England coastal village, explore a variety of different sailing vessels, and more. Fun for both adults and kids. Admission is cheaper if you get the Mystic pass, which includes entry into the Seaport and nearby Mystic Aquarium.