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Discovery Barn

Activities available at the Discovery BarnIf you're over eight and ready for fun and learning, the Discovery Barn is the place for you. Show your friends knots you know, and learn a few more. Touch and smell baggywrinkle and find out where you can see it on our ships. See how steady your hands can be while playing the old-fashioned game, Skittles. Learn two secret forms of communication between ships, called signal flags and semaphore. Develop good teamwork by furling a sail.

The Discovery Barn is a great place to visit at the beginning of the day as an introduction to the Museum or at the end of the day as a review of all your experiences -- we'll see you there!

Check out these other fun activities for kids:

Navigation Activity Cart - NEW! Learn how mariners once charted their course.

Art Spot - NEW! Create a maritime masterpiece.

Map Spot - NEW! Explore the world of maps and create your own!

Children's Museum: Kids learn about maritime life as they swab the deck, wash clothes using a wash board, and more!

Playscapes: Children pretend they're sea captains on our wooden boat playground!

Tale of a Whaler- Interactive children's show teaches the basics of 19th century whaling.

Birthday Parties - Have your kid's Birthday Party at Mystic Seaport!

Hands on History & Toy Boat Building - Create a unique maritime keepsake in these interactive workshops.

 

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