Come join us at Mystic Seaport Museum for a family-friendly musical countdown to the New Year! Enter through the North Entrance—the first 50 kids will get their own noisemaker! At 12:00 p.m., fun crafts for kids, such as making party hats, will take place in Home Port. We'll ring in the New Year with fun…
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 5:00–8:00 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of bygone days to the present? The spirit of love that enchants us all. Love for each other, for seasonal traditions of every kind, for twinkling…
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 5:00–8:00 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of bygone days to the present? The spirit of love that enchants us all. Love for each other, for seasonal traditions of every kind, for twinkling…
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 5:00–8:00 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of bygone days to the present? The spirit of love that enchants us all. Love for each other, for seasonal traditions of every kind, for twinkling…
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 5:00–8:00 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of bygone days to the present? The spirit of love that enchants us all. Love for each other, for seasonal traditions of every kind, for twinkling…
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 5:00–8:00 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of bygone days to the present? The spirit of love that enchants us all. Love for each other, for seasonal traditions of every kind, for twinkling…
This three-part lecture series will explore captivating stories of maritime experiences brought to life via the imaginations of skilled artists and makers. The current series will focus on the Museum's three latest exhibitions in the company of three extraordinary artisans. Hear about conserving the scientific legacy of the Blashcka marine invertebrate glass models in Spineless:…
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 5:00–8:00 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of bygone days to the present? The spirit of love that enchants us all. Love for each other, for seasonal traditions of every kind, for twinkling…
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, and 22, 2024 5:00–8:00 p.m. Take a journey through time this holiday season at Mystic Seaport Museum! What connects the festive seasons of bygone days to the present? The spirit of love that enchants us all. Love for each other, for seasonal traditions of every kind, for twinkling…
This three-part lecture series will explore captivating stories of maritime experiences brought to life via the imaginations of skilled artists and makers. The current series will focus on the Museum's three latest exhibitions in the company of three extraordinary artisans. Hear about conserving the scientific legacy of the Blashcka marine invertebrate glass models in Spineless:…
Happy Halloween at Mystic Seaport Museum! Children come dressed in your spookiest, silliest, and most spectacular costumes for this annual community trick-or-treating event. Enter for FREE through the North Entrance from 3:00-6:00 p.m. No registration required.
Do you believe in sea monsters? This Halloween, discover “what lurks beneath” at Mystic Seaport Museum! Explore our indoor and outdoor spaces as the mysteries of the ocean come out to play. From giant puppets to incredible Kraken tentacles climbing the rigging of the whaleship, Charles W. Morgan, this limited-time event includes creepy Halloween fun…
This three-part lecture series will explore captivating stories of maritime experiences brought to life via the imaginations of skilled artists and makers. The current series will focus on the Museum's three latest exhibitions in the company of three extraordinary artisans. Hear about conserving the scientific legacy of the Blashcka marine invertebrate glass models in Spineless:…
Describing himself as “Britain's last shipcarver,” Andy Peters is a traditional woodcarver of the highest level, having attained mastery of nearly vanished skills and a deep understanding of the technical, cultural, and historic aspects of European ship decoration during the 17th through 19th centuries. As an author of two books about this golden age of…
The Mystic Seaport Museum 27th Annual Antique Vehicle Show, By Land & By Sea, will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024. We expect approximately 100 pre-1932 vehicles to join us for a delightful day of camaraderie and fun here on the beautiful grounds of the Museum. All are invited to come! In the afternoon, enjoy the…
Embark on a Deep Sea Quest at Mystic Seaport Museum over Labor Day Weekend! Choose your own family adventure with a free "Deep Sea Quest" Activity Book. Imagine that you are an ocean explorer as you engage in activities throughout the Museum grounds. Take a photo with the yellow submarine Asherah, get creative with visiting…
Head to Shaefer’s Spouter Tavern to enjoy Museum After Hours: Friday Happy Hour Summer Music Series, which takes place every Friday from 4:30 – 7:30 pm through August 30. Guests can marvel in the views of the Mystic River and the historic Charles W. Morgan, a historic whaling ship built in 1841, while enjoying local…
Head to Shaefer’s Spouter Tavern to enjoy Museum After Hours: Friday Happy Hour Summer Music Series, which takes place every Friday from 4:30 – 7:30 pm through August 30. Guests can marvel in the views of the Mystic River and the historic Charles W. Morgan, a historic whaling ship built in 1841, while enjoying local…
Join us at Mystic Seaport Museum on August 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for our Firefighter Festival in partnership with Mystic Fire Department and Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum! The festival will include demonstrations, displays, and fun for the whole family. Come check out a variety of first response boats and vehicles while learning…
Head to Shaefer’s Spouter Tavern to enjoy Museum After Hours: Friday Happy Hour Summer Music Series, which takes place every Friday from 4:30 – 7:30 pm through August 30. Guests can marvel in the views of the Mystic River and the historic Charles W. Morgan, a historic whaling ship built in 1841, while enjoying local…
Head to Shaefer’s Spouter Tavern to enjoy Museum After Hours: Friday Happy Hour Summer Music Series, which takes place every Friday from 4:30 – 7:30 pm through August 30. Guests can marvel in the views of the Mystic River and the historic Charles W. Morgan, a historic whaling ship built in 1841, while enjoying local…
Please join us to support a member of the Mystic Seaport Museum community, the Michael family, as their son Charlie battles Leukemia. Bring your own lawn chairs and enjoy a concert by Sugar. Food trucks and cash bar will be available. Thanks to many local businesses, buy tickets to win door prizes. Park in the…
Head to Shaefer’s Spouter Tavern to enjoy Museum After Hours: Friday Happy Hour Summer Music Series, which takes place every Friday from 4:30 – 7:30 pm through August 30. Guests can marvel in the views of the Mystic River and the historic Charles W. Morgan, a historic whaling ship built in 1841, while enjoying local…
The 18th International Sea Glass Festival will be held at Mystic Seaport Museum on July 27-28. Shop and support ISGA artists who will be selling their creations, and learn about sea and beach glass from experts. Do you have a unique piece of sea glass, washed-ashore bottle, toy, or pottery shard you’d like to show…
Head to Shaefer’s Spouter Tavern to enjoy Museum After Hours: Friday Happy Hour Summer Music Series, which takes place every Friday from 4:30 – 7:30 pm through August 30. Guests can marvel in the views of the Mystic River and the historic Charles W. Morgan, a historic whaling ship built in 1841, while enjoying local…
Where's Nemo? At Mystic Seaport Museum! Bring your family to watch the Disney Pixar classic, Finding Nemo! Throughout the evening stretch your sea legs in this summer's family-friendly exhibition Voyage to the Deep - Underwater Adventures and learn about the adventures of a different Nemo—Captain Nemo and his fantastical submarine Nautilus. The Voyage to the…
The 33rd Annual Antique Marine Engine Expo will be held the weekend of August 17–18, 2024. With over 300 exhibits, this is one of the oldest major marine engine shows in the nation. Exhibitors come from near and far and many of the engines will be operating as well as the day they were first…
Did you hear? It’s SpongeBob’s birthday and you’re invited to our SpongeBob SquarePants birthday party! Who lives in a pineapple under the sea? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS. Just like all of us here at Mystic Seaport Museum, SpongeBob loves the ocean, his friends,, and underwater sea stories of all kinds. On July 14, visit our Voyage to…
June 28-30, 2024 The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in a partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than one hundred traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display—from handcrafted kayaks and mahogany runabouts to classic daysailers and schooners. 1-day tickets and 3-day passes,…
WoodenBoat to Celebrate 50 Years of Publishing with WoodenBoat Show After-Hours Party WoodenBoat is marking its 50th birthday with a special free after-hours party on Saturday, June 29 — and you’re invited! After the Boat Show wraps up at 5 p.m., stick around for three hours of beer, food and live music. The party is…
June 28-30, 2024 The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in a partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than one hundred traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display—from handcrafted kayaks and mahogany runabouts to classic daysailers and schooners. 1-day tickets and 3-day passes,…
June 28-30, 2024 The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in a partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than one hundred traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display—from handcrafted kayaks and mahogany runabouts to classic daysailers and schooners. 1-day tickets and 3-day passes,…
Come see over 50 ship models of tugboats and a variety of related craft including towboats, pushboats, fireboats, and barges. Tugboats are one of the most popular type of ship model and many types will be included in this show representing tugboats from the 1860s to the present. This show is organized by the Mystic…
Kick off summer at Riverfest! Tour visiting fishing vessels docked at the Museum for the weekend, and immerse yourself in special historical demonstrations like sail handling aboard historic vessels, cod fishing, and open hearth cooking. Enjoy local seafood and beverages while listening to live music by the Mystic River, or shop at a variety of…
Join historian Peter J. Emanuel, Jr., on May 7 at 1:30 p.m. as he tells the story of the whaleship Stonington and discusses his new book Course Change: The Whaleship STONINGTON in the Mexican-American War. The Stonington, a whaleship from New London, Connecticut, was sailing home after more than three years at sea. When it…
During Museum hours on April 19, Members are invited to preview the Museum's newest exhibition "Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty, and the Sea", which explores maritime histories through Indigenous, African, and African-descended perspectives. Join Curator Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes for a Member-only gallery talk at 10:30 a.m. on April 19 in the Stillman Building, 1st floor.…
Avast, me hearties, head over to Mystic Seaport Museum for Pirate Days on April 9-10 2024 for a treasure trove of outdoor fun for the whole family! Storm the Seaport Village to get your treasure hunting kit, and put those navigation skills to the test. Follow the clues on the map to find the secret…
On Monday, April 8, a total solar eclipse will arc across the United States. While Connecticut does not fall on the "path of totality," the state is still in for quite a display! In the afternoon, 90% of the sun will be obscured by the moon's shadow. The Museum's Treworgy Planetarium will be offering a…
Ever wondered what is behind the ropes at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Preservation Shipyard? Looking for a special gift for that someone who has everything? Join us this winter for small group guided tours of the Shipyard’s machine shop, rigging loft, and interact with our skilled shipwrights as they describe the work they are doing on…
Ever wondered what’s inside the Museum's Watercraft Hall, open to the public only a few times per year? If you're looking for a special gift for someone who has everything, join us this winter for small group guided tours of the Museum’s Watercraft Collection. Housed in nearly an acre of the Rossi Mill building, the…
