Discovery Barn
If 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.