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LEARN AT MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM

Welcome to one of the world’s coolest classrooms.

Many people know Mystic Seaport Museum as one of Connecticut’s most popular tourist destinations, full of one-of-a-kind sights, activities, and attractions.

But what fewer people might know is that the Museum also offers many unique educational programs for everyone from children and teenagers to grad students and grandmothers. Already when the Museum was founded on Christmas Day in 1929, the three founders had the intention to make the institution spread the word on the nation’s maritime heritage. Something the Museum is still doing today. Since the Museum’s Education Department was established in 1946, school groups, scouts groups, university students, youths, adults, and retirees – yes, all ages – have taken courses and classes in all things “maritime.”

Come to Mystic Seaport Museum! Take a field trip. Build a boat. Learn to sail. Take an open-hearth cooking class or a class in blacksmithing, printing, baking, music, navigation, and much more. The IQ-enhancing choices are endless. Best of all, they’re extremely fun.

K-12 PROGRAMS

Give your students a unique educational experience in our recreated 19th century seafaring village.

SAILING PROGRAMS

Sail into an experience like no other for all ages and skill levels.

WORKSHOP & CLASSES

Get a hands-on lesson in blacksmithing, boat building and design, celestial navigation, music, cooking or art at one of our year-round workshops and classes.

OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS

Experience life aboard the fully-rigged 19th-century ship JOSEPH CONRAD.

SUMMER CAMPS

Explore our wide selection of summer camps and give your children a summer to remember.

PRIMARY RESOURCES

Learn more about our engaging, interactive distance learning programs for educators.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS

We bring the Museum to you in a variety of exciting and compelling virtual programs for your classroom.

COLLEGE & GRADUATE PROGRAMS

Further your education in Maritime studies or be immersed in the museum field while studying in one of our undergraduate, graduate or internship programs.

HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS

Using the Museum grounds and exhibits as their playground and classroom, students will dive into history and discover all that Mystic Seaport Museum has to offer.

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