Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the recreated ships: Dartmouth, Eleanor, and Beaver
- Engage with interactive exhibits detailing the 1773 event
- Participate in a live, guided tour with costumed actors
- View authentic artifacts from the Boston Tea Party
- Enjoy panoramic views of Boston Harbor from the museum's deck
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Admission to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
- Interactive exhibits and historical reenactments
- Access to the museum's gift shop
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
Join the Sons and Daughters of Liberty and relive the night of December 16, 1773. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is an interactive, guided experience where you will be a part of the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution. Board 18th-century replica sailing ships brig Beaver and Eleanor, and join the countrymen in tossing the tea into the sea! View the only known surviving tea chest from that fateful night, the Robinson Tea Chest. Transport back in time while viewing the multi-sensory film "Let it Begin Here", where you will be a part of Paul Revere's midnight ride and be placed into the battle where the "Shot heard 'round the world" was fired. Complete your experience with a stop in Abigail's Tea Room at the end of your tour to enjoy some tea time. MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The museum is wheelchair accessible, but some areas may have limited space.
- Children under 5 enter free; discounted rates are available for children and seniors.
- Tickets are non-refundable but can be rescheduled with prior notice.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes as the museum involves walking and standing.
- Allow approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to fully experience all exhibits and tours.
- Photography is permitted, but flash photography may be restricted in certain areas.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- ALL guests must check in on-site 15 minutes prior to your tour time. Anyone not checked in within 15 minutes of their tour time may be considered a no-show and their seats may be re-allocated.
- MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY
- SKIP THE LINE
- The Museum will be closed for maintenance January 27th through February 5th
Traveler reviews
Entertaining Peek at the Event that Lit the Spark
We really enjoyed this highly interactive and entertaining look at the events associated with one of the most impactful nights in American history. The actors are absolutely brilliant at keeping everyone entertained while learning about the Boston Tea Party and the events associated with the initiation of conflict in Massachusetts. It was the actors that made this tour great.
Fun way to learn history
It was a great experience. Loved that we got be live participants vs just watching actors. We all got to participate in a town meeting before heading to the ship to dump the tea. Thought the whole experience was done well.
Educational
Very educational and held our interest
Great Time
What a fun way to spend time with the family!! All in all the experience was a tight 60 minuets! We had a great time visiting Boston and wanting to get as much out of the city as we could. The staff were kind, it was a quick check in with the pre booking and I would recommend for any visitors.
This is a great...
This is a great interactive experience that includes engaging actors, participating in throwing tea over a ship, and a nice short film about the battle of Lexington and Concord. The tour ends in “Abigail’s Tea room” where you can get sandwiches, snacks, and sample the same types of tea that were thrown overboard!