Mystic Seaport Exhibits & Galleries
These exhibits do anything but just hang on the wall.
The 19th century has never felt more alive than in Mystic Seaport’s formal exhibitions and maritime galleries – the nation’s foremost.
Our newest exhibits demonstrate skills of the sailor; details about the ongoing Charles W. Morgan restoration; and a hands-on activity cart including all types of nautical instruments.
New & Coming Soon
TUGS A brand-new exhibit in the R.J. Schaefer Building will bring the fascinating story of American tugboats to Mystic Seaport members and visitors. <More info> | |
BUILDING AMERICA'S CANALS Visitors of all ages will be able to explore the work behind planning, building, and operating canals. <More info> | |
Try your hand at different traditional skills and arts from scrimshaw, canvas work and sketching to knot work, net making and knitting. <More info> | |
Learn all about the tools and timbers and the skills and stories that are part of the preservation of the Charles W. Morgan. <More info>
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At the Map Spot you'll learn how to read and make maps and maritime charts at different activity stations. <More info> | |
Visitors of all ages will be introduced to basic navigation techniques and tools, from ancient Arabic and Polynesian inventions to GPS, telescopes and nautical charts. <More info> |
And don't miss our permanent exhibits, including the acclaimed Voyages:
Read about these exhibits previously at Mystic Seaport:
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Find out how to bring the excitement and beauty of a Mystic Seaport exhibit to your institution or event with one of our traveling exhibits. <Click here>






