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Museum · Mystic, Connecticut
Mystic Seaport Museum
Outdoor maritime museum on the banks of the Mystic River, featuring a 19th-century seaport village, a restoration shipyard and historic vessels such as the Charles W. Morgan (1841), the last wooden whaling ship in the world.
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About Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum was founded in 1929 by local residents intent on preserving the region’s maritime history and occupies about 8 hectares along the Mystic River on former shipyard land. It is one of the largest maritime museums in the United States.
The 19th-century village, assembled from more than 60 historic buildings, many brought from other New England towns, includes sail lofts, ropewalks and cooperages, a ship’s store, a church, a pharmacy and a school. Staff give demonstrations of traditional port trades, such as rope making and blacksmith work.
The best-known vessel is the Charles W. Morgan, an 1841 whaler that made dozens of voyages around the world and is the last remaining wooden ship of its kind. Visitors go below decks to the holds and crew quarters. Docked nearby are the fishing schooner L. A. Dunton, the training schooner Joseph Conrad and the small steam launch Sabino, which runs short river cruises during the season.
In the restoration shipyard, shipwrights work on boat conservation using traditional techniques, and a planetarium shows how navigators used the stars to find their way.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
From four hours to a full day.
Best time
From late spring through fall, when more ships and workshops are open and the Sabino offers excursions. In December there are evening lantern tours. Winter hours vary; check before you go.
How to get there
Located on Greenmanville Avenue, about 1.5 km from downtown Mystic and the train station. Parking is available. Admission is paid and valid for the whole day; check the current rates.
Tip
Start at the Charles W. Morgan before groups arrive. Wear comfortable shoes: the museum is large and much of it is outdoors.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Mystic Seaport Museum
What to see at Mystic Seaport Museum?
The 1841 whaler Charles W. Morgan, the 19th-century seaport village with workshops, the restoration shipyard, other historic vessels and the planetarium.
How long does a visit to Mystic Seaport Museum take?
At least four hours; those who want to see everything, including a ride on the steam launch Sabino, may spend the whole day.
Can you go aboard the Charles W. Morgan?
Yes. Visitors walk the deck and go below to the holds and crew quarters.