Mystic Seaport Museum
Discover America’s Maritime Story
Explore the exhibits, historic vessels and working waterfront of Mystic Seaport Museum during a self-guided visit.
A Re-Created Seaport Village
Walk among historic buildings and learn about the maritime trades and daily life of a New England seafaring community.
A Working Preservation Shipyard
See traditional shipbuilding skills in action as shipwrights maintain historic wooden vessels.
Exhibits and Historic Vessels
Discover stories of maritime history, culture, craftsmanship and life on the water throughout the museum.
Mystic Seaport Museum, Mystic, Connecticut
After a brief orientation, explore Mystic Seaport Museum at your own pace. The riverside museum brings America’s maritime story to life through exhibition galleries, historic vessels, a recreated New England seaport village and a working preservation shipyard.
Walk through the village, discover the maritime trades that supported life at sea and observe skilled shipwrights caring for historic wooden vessels. The exhibitions, vessels and demonstrations available during the visit may vary.
Mystic Seaport Museum describes its grounds as a re-created coastal village, exhibition galleries, historic vessels and a working preservation shipyard.
