For over 90 years, Mystic Seaport Museum has been sharing stories of maritime history—inviting visitors to explore the grounds and step back in time for an unforgettable experience.

Step aboard the 1841 whaleship Charles W. Morgan, a National Historic Landmark, and meet blacksmiths, coopers, printers, and carvers at work in our recreated 19th-century seafaring village. Set on 19 acres along the Mystic River, the Museum offers plenty of space for kids to play on the Green, explore the waterfront, and spark their imagination at the playscape. Learn celestial navigation at the Treworgy Planetarium, enjoy a scenic river cruise, or rent a row, sail, or pedal boat from our boathouse.

Discover how traditional trades are used today at the Henry du Pont Preservation Shipyard, where shipwrights work with historic tools and techniques. Then explore world-class exhibitions in our galleries, including Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO® Bricks, opening March 28, 2026—an immersive, family-friendly exhibition that brings famous shipwrecks to life through large-scale LEGO® models, real artifacts, and hands-on experiences that reveal the science of maritime archaeology. 

Round out your visit with a meal, drink, or coffee at one of our refreshed dining spaces, including Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern, Greenmans’ Landing, Propeller Coffee Bar, and The Anchor Café.