Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission
About this activity
Highlights
- Engage in live historical reenactments
- Explore full-scale replica ships
- Participate in the 'tea dumping' protest
- Discover rare artifacts from the 18th century
- Enjoy a variety of teas at Abigail's Tea Room
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Live Narrated Guided Tour
- Gratuities
- Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.
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
Important information
Know before you book
- Tickets are timed; if you miss your scheduled time, you'll be assigned the next available slot.
- The museum is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; plan your visit accordingly.
- Parking is limited; consider using public transportation or nearby parking garages.
Know before you go
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time to ensure a smooth check-in process.
- Comfortable footwear is recommended, as the tour involves walking and standing for most of the visit.
- Photography is allowed in designated outdoor areas but not inside the museum's interior.
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
Tea for six
Great actors and tour we all enjoyed so much. It was a great learning experience and so much fun to participated in the experience.
Boston Tea party excursion
There was a "mock" meeting regarding the unfair taxes on the tea and audience participation encouraged which my teenage grandsons whole heartedly got into. We then went to the ship and spent very little time aboard. We then went back inside for three video stories of the aftermath of throwing the tea into the harbor. The staff was fun and courteous.
Throwing tea into the sea
What a fun and fabulous experience. Learning about the Boston Tea Party in a fun and interactive way. Well worth the price and definitely recommend a visit if you are in Boston
6 out of 5 Stars
The experience was highly immersive and our tour guides were hilarious. Would definitely recommend to anyone of all ages.
Interactive History Experience
The local guides are reenacting the events of the Tea Party day. Visitors are assigned historic personae and integrated into the reenactment. You get to toss "tea"packets into the harbor. The museum is equipped with holograms of historic figures. Very well made!