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Phone: 860-572-5315 -- 888-9SEAPORT (toll free)
TTY: 860 572 5319
Mystic Searport ~ The Museum of America and the Sea is dedicated to preserving our nation's maritime heritage. Mystic Seaport, an internationally recognized maritime museum, is located along the beautiful Mystic River. It is a museum village of historic tall ships, New England homes, shops; an impressive maritime collection all brought to life by a friendly staff ; and an actively working preservation shipyard . Plan to spend a full day.
The mission of Mystic Seaport is to create a broad, public understanding of America and the sea.
More than a museum building, it is a museum village of historic tall ships, New England homes and shops; and an impressive maritime collection all brought to life by our friendly staff.
The power and the passion of the sea are alive year-round at Mystic Seaport - The Museum of America and the Sea - located in Mystic, Connecticut. Founded in 1929, Mystic Seaport is a national treasure housing the largest collection of boats, maritime photography in the world.
Mystic Seaport is a big, happy, welcoming place. It's indoor and outdoor, close to nature and full of life. In the summer months, green-leafed trees, sunshine and flowers abound. Cooler weather brings crackling coal stoves and hot mulled cider. Evergreen trees atop the masts of tall ships are a holiday tradition.
Mystic Seaport is great for families. It offers some structure yet freedom to choose activities and discover interests. Spend time together in a variety of ways from physically active to mentally challenging to awe-inspiring.
Step back in time to a 19th-century village with trade shops, historic homes and tall ships. Enjoy a horse and carriage ride through the seafaring village . Watch crafts people keep traditions alive in the shipsmith, cooperage and carving shop. Board age-old ships including the majestic Charles W. Morgan , the only wooden whale ship in the world.
Explore the Henry B. duPont working shipyard and meet the people who maintain the Museum's prized collection of boats and ships. See the lumber piled high, hear the sound of a caulking mallet and smell the saw dust waft through the air.
Books and Periodicals
Film and Video
Historic Buildings
Primary Source Collections
Maps and Charts Collections
Maritime Art, Artifact, Tool and Instrument Collections
Photography Collections
Ships Plans Collection
Watercraft
The best
time to visit Mystic Seaport? Anytime from January to December. There’s
always something going on at the nation’s leading maritime destination.
Especially during our many special events. Check out the 2003 calendar of events, offering uniquely
entertaining experiences for sea lovers and landlubbers of all ages:
February
15-23 — KIDS’ MAY 24 - 26 — LOBSTERFEST. The history and location aren’t enough
JUNE 7 - 8 — SMALL CRAFT WEEKEND . Looking for the biggest event in the area this
weekend? Think small. Small craft enthusiasts and “size-challenged” boats of all
varieties fill the Mystic Seaport waterfront for the 34 th year in a
row. JUNE 12 - 15 — SEA MUSIC FESTIVAL . The fastest way to improve upon the scenic
Mystic Seaport waterfront? Just add music. As in our Sea Music Festival,
featuring formal concerts by world-famous musicians performing on gleaming decks
under billowing sails. JULY 4 — JULY 26 - 27 — ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC BOAT
RENDEZVOUS. Just like any
gathering of classic vehicles. But this one just happens to take place on water.
And midday Sunday, dozens of beautifully restored pre-1950s wooden power and
sail boats parade down the Mystic River with their costumed crews. JULY 29 - AUGUST 3 — 3RD ANNUAL MODEL
YACHT REGATTA. Don’t let the name
fool you – these aren’t the models you built as a kid. Eight feet long, 10 feet
tall and weighing 65 pounds and more, these wondrous model yachts provide a
different perspective to our waterfront. Watch as different classes compete in
six days of championship races. Or seize a unique opportunity to sail one
yourself on the river. JULY 31 - AUGUST 1 — MELVILLE
AUGUST 16 - 17 — ANTIQUE MARINE ENGINE
EXPOSITION . The transition from
sail to engine power was a momentous event for the maritime industry – and the
world. Experience it firsthand as collectors from across the
SEPTEMBER 21 — BY LAND AND BY SEA: ANTIQUE
VEHICLES AT MYSTIC SEAPORT . At
the turn of the century, commerce depended more than ever before on connections
between land and sea. Get up close and personal with the vehicles industry
relied on at a dazzling display of authentic antique cars, trucks and
motorcycles from the turn of the century. And at the end of the day, stay for a
truly classic parade. OCTOBER (DATES TBD) – NAUTICAL NIGHTMARES:
OCTOBER 11 - 13 — CHOWDERFEST . A
perfect NOVEMBER 28 - 29 — MYSTIC SEAPORT FIELD
DAYS. House filled with kids for
Thanksgiving? Get all that excess energy out at our Field Days, filled with
traditional games on the village green, wagon rides, hot cider and rollicking
songs of the sea. DECEMBER 4 - 21 — LANTERN LIGHT TOURS.
One of Connecticut’s most popular yuletide
activities, our Lantern Light Tours bring you back to theatrical scenes of
Christmas past with horse-drawn sleigh rides, visits to old St. Nick and rowdy
revels in our 19 th-century-style tavern. These evening dramas sell
out fast, so make sure you purchase tickets in advance – available September 29
by calling 888.9SEAPORT.
DECEMBER 21 — COMMUNITY CAROL SING
. Get into the joyous spirit of the season
at a good old-fashioned carol sing. And not just any carol sing. You’ll be
backed by a brass quartet, the Mystic Seaport carolers and the beautiful
backdrop of the
Admission to Mystic Seaport is
Mystic Seaport is conveniently located one mile south of I-95, exit 90 and offers many amenities to make your visit comfortable: restrooms, restaurants, phones, shopping, wheelchairs (first come, first serve), and free parking.
Douglas H. Teeson, President & Director
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