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Anchor Watch

Overnight Anchor Watch Program for Scouts and Other Youth Groups

Mystic Seaport Museum’s overnight Anchor Watch program provides an opportunity for youth groups to engage in hands-on maritime activities on our large riverfront campus. Groups begin their adventure with an introduction to Mystic Seaport Museum and spend the rest of their adventure immersed in activities related to their selected program theme. Anchor Watch programs are appropriate for any youth group ages 6-18 and some programs allow scouts in particular to obtain certain achievements and/or special badges.

On-season programs run Friday and Saturday nights (one-night program), mid-March through mid-June, and again September through November. Off-season programs run Friday nights with the following Saturday reserved as a snow date, January through mid-March. Cost includes Museum admission, accommodations, breakfast, and all activities. Please note that dinner is not provided and participants should plan on eating dinner before arrival. 860-572-5331 to reserve a program or email overnight@mysticseaport.org

Sleeping arrangements

Participants have three options for where they can sleep.

  • Participants can sleep down below on our historic vessel the Joseph Conrad (limit 50 people for this option).
  • Participants can sleep in their own tents on our Village Green (limit 25 tents for this option).
  • Participants can sleep in our Planetarium theater (limit 17 people for this option)

ANCHOR WATCH PROGRAMS

A Seaport Sampler – All ages and scouts – $85 per person

The Seaport Sampler program offers a glimpse into life in a coastal town in the 1800s. Taking a nighttime tour of the Museum grounds, participants will discover what life was like in a seaport town, and learn about some of the seaside professions of the past.  The tour is followed up with a hands-on activity, where participants will get to create their very own sailor’s craft, just like the sailors of the past would have at sea.  After breakfast the next day participants can climb the rigging of our historic vessel the Joseph Conrad (weather permitting) before ending their visit with self-guided exploration. 

Sample schedule for Seaport Sampler program

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Evening activities related to the selected theme
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Free time, back to sleeping location
  • 9:00 p.m.- Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00-10:30am: Rigging climb (weather permitting) or hands-on activity
  • 10:30—11:30am: Self-guided exploration
  • 11:30am: Adjourn

GIRL SCOUTS

1) Be a Space Scientist for Girl Scouts (Juniors, Cadettes, and Seniors) – $85 per person

Join us for some fun with the sky!  The evening in our Treworgy Planetarium and Campbell classroom will include a planetarium show and plenty of hands on activities that meet partial requirements for Brownie’s “Science Adventurer” badge, and Junior’s “Space Science Investigator” badge.  After breakfast the next day scouts can climb the rigging of our historic vessel the Joseph Conrad (weather permitting) and participate in a guided tour of the Museum

Sample schedule for Be a Space Scientist

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Evening activities related to the selected theme
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Free time, back to sleeping location
  • 9:00 p.m.- Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00-10:30: Rigging climb (weather permitting) or hands-on activity
  • 10:30—11:30am: Tour of the Museum
  • 11:30am: Adjourn

 2) Night Owl Badge for Girl Scouts (Cadettes)–$85 per person

Complete your Night Owl badge in a unique setting by spending the night at Mystic Seaport Museum! 

Sample Schedule for Night Owl Badge

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Set up tents and have dinner on Village Green (dinner provided by Scouts; options include ordering pizza for delivery from town or grilling hot dogs and hamburgers they bring—grill is provided)
    • OR if sleeping on the Joseph Conrad this time period will be used to move onto the vessel, have an orientation and fire drill and eat dinner that Scouts provide
  • 6-6:30pm: Scouts will see a Planetarium show (learn 5 fun facts about the stars and planets), have an after dark tour of the Museum, and explore the night sky with a telescope (weather depending).
  • 8:30-11:30pm: Night time “power down” party (think of games and activities you can do without power!)
  • 11:45p.m.: Lights Out

Day two

  • 8-9 am: Breakfast (provided)
  • 9 am-11:30am Constellation story time and craft activity. For step 3 of this badge your troop can interview our overnight staff about running an overnight camp or overnight scout programs. 
  • 11:30am-12:30pm Adjourn and self-guided exploration of the museum. Lunch on own (at Museum restaurant or bring own)

BOY SCOUTS

1) Out of This World for Cub Scouts ages 7-10 – $85 per person

There are five sections to the “Out of This World” award, and our workshop completes all except for the first section.

  • Section 1 – read or watch one hour of books/programs about space
    • Scouts are encouraged to complete Section 1 prior to attending a workshop at the Museum. We will then aid scouts in completing Sections 2-5.
  • Section 2: Option A
    • Demonstrate how to focus a simple telescope or binoculars
    • Draw a diagram of the solar system
    • Draw and label five constellations
  • Section 3: Part B
    • Explain how “revolution” or “orbit” compares with “rotation”
    • Choose three planets to investigate, and compare them to Earth
  • Section 3: Part F
    • Investigate and make models or diagrams of solar and lunar eclipses
  • Section 4: Part A
    • Visit a place where space science is being done (the Museum’s Planetarium!)
  • Section 5: Tell your counselor what you have learned about space exploration while working on this award

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Activities related to the “Out of this World” Nova Award
  • 9:00p.m.: Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00-10:30: Rigging climb (weather permitting) or hands-on activity
  • 10:30—11:30am: Tour of the Museum
  • 11:30am: Adjourn

On the first evening Scouts participate in activities related to the “Out of this World” Nova Award.  After breakfast the next day scouts can climb the rigging of our historic vessel the Joseph Conrad (weather permitting) and participate in a guided tour of the Museum.  Following the workshop, the troop is responsible for obtaining and distributing the Awards.

2) Astronomer’s Challenge for Boy Scouts ages 10 and up – $85 per person

This program for Boy Scouts incorporates activities at our Treworgy Planetarium into an overnight experience at the Museum.  Over the course of one overnight session (evening and morning), Boy Scouts can satisfy all of the requirements for an Astronomy Merit Badge.  Our planetarium staff are certified by the Boy Scouts of America to serve as Merit Badge Counselors for all Astronomy-related merits.  On the first evening Scouts enjoy a Planetarium show, and either stargazing with telescopes if weather permits or a sailor’s craft and other activities related to the Astronomy merit badge.  After breakfast the next day scouts can climb the rigging of our historic vessel the Joseph Conrad (weather permitting) and participate in a guided tour of the Museum. 

Sample Schedule for Astronomer’s Challenge

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Evening activities related to the selected theme
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Free time, back to sleeping location
  • 9:00 p.m.- Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00-10:30: Rigging climb (weather permitting) or hands-on activity
  • 10:30—11:30am: Tour of the Museum
  • 11:30am: Adjourn

ALL SCOUTS

1) Mighty Marinersages 8 and older–$85 per person

During this program Scouts learn about sailing past and present as they try their hand at sailing on the Mystic River. *Please note this program has a capacity of 25 people*. Fall 2023 is SOLD OUT. For Spring 2024 this program theme is available Friday night into Saturday mornings only April 12-May 19.

Sample schedule for Mighty Mariner program: (sailing included)

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Climb the rigging of the Joseph Conrad (weather permitting), knot-tying and rope skills 
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Free time, back to sleeping location
  • 9:00 p.m.- Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am: Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00am-12:00pm Sailing on 9ft Dyer Dhow sailboats
  • 12:00pm Adjourn and self-guided exploration

GIRL SCOUTS

1) Paddle Boat Challenge Badge for Girls Scouts (Juniors)-$85 per person

Come earn your mechanical engineering badge in a unique setting by spending the night at Mystic Seaport Museum! Scouts have the option of sleeping on tents on our Village Green or onboard a historic tall ship.  This badge can also be done as a daytime only workshop.

Sample Schedule for Paddle Boat Challenge Badge

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Tour of the Museum with a focus on boats and how they work.
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Free time
  • 9:00 p.m.: Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00am-12:00pm Design and build a rubber band boat. Share your results with the group and think of ways to improve the design. If time and weather conditions allow – get out on the River in a Paddle Boat.     
  • 12:00-1:00pm Adjourn and self-guided exploration of the museum.

2) Eco Explorer Badge for Girl Scouts (Seniors)

Come earn your Eco Explorer badge in a unique setting by spending the night at Mystic Seaport Museum! This badge can also be done as a daytime only workshop.  Scouts have two options for this program:

  • Option 1 [$85 per person] Scouts will investigate the Mystic River and its environmental issues and get out on the water at Mystic Seaport Museum.  Scouts will share what they learned through a poster or social media post.  Scouts should talk to a traveler or research an eco-activist and visit a location to explore biodiversity [badge steps 1 and 2] on their own before coming to Mystic Seaport Museum.
  • Option 2 [$105 per person]: Mystic Seaport Museum and Mystic Aquarium have teamed up to offer a joint program! Scouts will earn their eco explorer badge by investigating the Mystic River at Mystic Seaport Museum and learning about its environmental issues through engagement with a conservationist at Mystic Aquarium’s Research Center.  Scouts will then share what they learned through a poster or social media post.

Sample schedule for Eco Explorer Badge for Girl Scouts

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Scouts will participate in a tour of the Museum with a focus on the river and our waterfront, learn about salinity, temperature, and density, and discuss environmental issues relating to water.  
  • 8:30-9:00 pm: Free time and back to sleeping location
  • 9:00 p.m.: Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00am-12:00pm Scouts will learn about marine science topics including the ocean food chain and water quality.  Activities (weather permitting) will include a plankton tow and analysis under microscopes, data collection, weather observations, and river chemistry tests.  Scouts will discuss what they learned and share their experiences on social media and/or by making a poster or other public presentation. 
  • 12:00-1:00pm Adjourn. Lunch on own (at Museum restaurant or bring own)
  • 1:00pm Scouts doing option 2 will head to the Aquarium to speak with a conservationist.

3) Water Badge and Ultimate Recreation Challenge Badge for Girl Scouts (Ambassadors)

Ambassadors working on their Water Badge or Ultimate Recreation Challenge Badge should reach out to us to see how they can use our Sailing Center, schooner Brilliant, or other vessels to complete the on-water requirements! Parts of the badge requirements can be obtained by taking one of our Homeschool or Afterschool sailing classes or during any of our summer sailing camps (including our CIT program).  Contact our Sailing Center at 860-572-5369 for more information.

BOY SCOUTS

1) Small-Boat Sailing Merit Badge for Boy Scouts-$85 per person

Come earn your sailing merit badge at Mystic Seaport Museum on our fleet of traditional Dyer Dhow sailboats.  This merit badge can also be obtained by taking one of our Homeschool or Afterschool sailing classes or during any of our summer sailing camps (including the Counselor-in-Training program). Scouts are also encouraged to reach out to work on badge requirements independently with our instructors. BSA Swim Test can be held off our Sailing Center docks from May 1-October 31.

Sample schedule for Small Boat Sailing program for Boy Scouts

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Scouts will tour the museum with a focus on types of sailing vessels and learn about cordage with a special tour of our historic ropewalk.  Scouts will practice knots and other components of marlinespike seamanship, learn about boating safety, rules of the road, how weather affects small sailboats,  and review first aid topics and required gear and clothing for different weather.
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Free time and back to sleeping location
  • 9:00 p.m.: Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00am-12:00pm  Scouts will learn how to find and read the wind, parts of a boat, rigging and safety inspection, points of sail, tacking, jibing, getting out of irons, and safety position.  Scouts will get underway and demonstrate what they have learned, including what to do after running aground, and learn how to dock and secure a boat.   If needed Scouts can complete their swim test as well.   
  • 12:00-1:00pm Lunch on own (at Museum restaurant or bring own)
  • 1:00-2:30pm Scouts will review the morning lesson and get underway to demonstrate any skill not observed in the morning. Scouts will also use this time to conduct a capsize drill at or near the dock, and end their program to discuss how to secure a boat and all equipment and year round boat maintenance. 
  • 2:30pm Adjourn and self-guided exploration of the museum.

2) Motorboating Merit Badge for Boy Scouts-$85 per person

Join us to learn about powerboats, small marine outboard engine operation, and coastal navigation.  We will cover safety and regulations, rules of the road, charting and navigation tools, operating underway, vessel and crew preparation, float plans, maneuvering, docking and line handling, basic engine maintenance and troubleshooting, and more.  The class is taught on a 20’ center console by a USCG licensed captain. This merit badge can also be obtained by taking one of our Homeschool or Afterschool Powerboating classes or if you are a Counselor-in-Training for our summer sailing camps. Scouts are also encouraged to reach out to work on badge requirements independently with our instructors. BSA Swim Test can be held off the sailing center docks from May 1-October 31. Groups of 6 students or less are preferred but we can modify the schedule for larger groups if needed. At this time scouts have to obtain their state safe boating certificate independently, preferably before completing the badge requirements.  

Sample schedule for motorboating for Boy Scouts

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Scouts will participate in a tour of the Museum, learn rope skills and knot-tying, and learn about motorboating concepts such as right of way, navigation markers, lights and sound signals.
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Free time, back to sleeping location
  • 9:00 p.m.: Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am: Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00am-12:00pm: Scouts will review required topics for badge such as lifejackets, engine types, anchor types, fueling safety, winterization, float plans, weather and hazards, and participate in a swim test if needed.
  • 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch on own (at Museum restaurant or bring own)
  • 1:00-2:30pm: Scouts will demonstrate proper boat handling procedures and skills such as  how to board the boat, complete a safety check, get underway, navigate a 1 mile course demonstrating right of way knowledge and navigation markers, set the anchor, raise and stow the anchor, dock and secure boat, and disembark and secure gear.
  • 2:30pm Adjourn and self-guided exploration of the museum

3) Oceanography Merit Badge for Boy Scouts – $85 per person

Join us at the Mystic Seaport Museum’s Sailing Center to learn about the Mystic River ecosystem while earning your Oceanography merit badge.  Scouts have two options for this program: 

  • Option 1[$85 per person]: Scouts will learn about the Mystic River ecosystem and get out on the water at Mystic Seaport Museum. Each scout should prepare ahead of time a five minute presentation on “Why Oceanography is Important” or “Career Opportunities in Oceanography” to present to the group after lunch on Day 2.
  • Option 2[$105 per person]: Mystic Seaport Museum and Mystic Aquarium have teamed up to provide an exciting joint program! Scouts will learn about the Mystic River ecosystem, get out on the water, and then tour the Aquarium to earn their Oceanography merit badge. 

Sample schedule for Oceanography merit badge

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Scouts will participate in a tour of the Museum with a focus on the river and our waterfront, and learn about salinity, temperature, and density.  Scouts will review the water cycle, learn how ocean currents affect weather and climate, and analyze drawings of underwater topography.
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Free time, back to sleeping location
  • 9:00 p.m.: Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am: Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00am-12:00pm:  Scouts will learn about marine science topics including the ocean food chain and water quality.  Activities (weather permitting) will include a plankton tow and analysis under microscopes, data collection, weather observations, and river chemistry tests.  Reflecting on their activities, scouts will discuss how marine scientists investigate the ocean.   
  • 12:00-1:00pm Lunch on own (at Museum restaurant or bring own)
  • 1:00pm: Scouts doing Option 1 will prepare and deliver a five minute presentation on “Why Oceanography is Important” or “Career Opportunities in Oceanography”.  Scouts doing Option 2 will visit Mystic Aquarium and write a 500 word report about their visit. 

4) Rowing Merit Badge for Boy Scouts-$85 per person

Come earn your Rowing merit badge at Mystic Seaport Museum on our fleet of traditional fixed seat row boats.  

This merit badge can also be obtained by taking one of our Homeschool or Afterschool sailing classes. Scouts are also encouraged to reach out to work on badge requirements independently with our instructors. BSA Swim Test can be held off the sailing center docks from May 1-October 31.

Sample schedule for Rowing merit badge

Day one

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Scouts will participate in a tour of the Museum with a focus on the river and our waterfront, learn about knots, water safety, and review first aid topics such as hazards, safety afloat policy, and lifejackets.  
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Free time, back to sleeping location
  • 9:00 p.m.: Lights Out

Day two

  • 8:00-9:00am: Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00am-12:00pm: Scouts will participate in a rowing lesson on our Dyer Dhows and complete the requirements of the badge including rowing a distance, turning, backwater rowing, picking up a passenger, switching roles, sculling, and returning to the dock.  Scouts can also complete their swim test if needed.
  • 12:00-1:00pm: Lunch on own (at Museum restaurant or bring own)
  • 1:00-2:30pm: Scouts will learn how to swamp a Dyer, right it, get back in and keep rowing.  Scouts will also row twenty yards to a swimmer in the water and tow them to shore.  Reflecting on their activities scouts will discuss competitive rowing, building materials, different types of oarlocks, effects of weather on rowing, and the health benefits of rowing.
  • 2:30pm Adjourn and self-guided exploration of the museum

Cabin Camper Badge for Girl Scouts—Brownies and Juniors–$85 per person

Brownies and Junior Girl Scouts can earn their Camper merit badge in a unique setting by spending the night at Mystic Seaport Museum! Scouts have the option of sleeping on tents on our Village Green or onboard a historic tall ship. Our staff is available to help scouts plan and prepare for the trip per badge requirements. For the camp meal scouts can bring their own “no cook meal” for dinner and/or we can have the girls do open hearth cooking as the “food they’ve never tried before” option. For step #4 for the Juniors, “Try a new activity” in the sample schedule below is sailing. Depending on weather or interest of the girls we can also do the “Be a scientist” option, make our own journals and make scientific observations of the Mystic River.

 

For Juniors, Fall 2023 is SOLD OUT. For Spring 2024 this program theme is available Friday night into Saturday mornings only April 12-May 19.

 Sample schedule for Camper merit badge

Day 1

  • 5:45pm: Arrival time in South entrance parking lot (across from the big red tugboat)
  • 6:00-6:30pm: Move gear to sleeping location, orientation and fire drill
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Tour of the Museum and sailor knots and lanyard activity (Brownies)
  • 6:30-8:30pm: Open hearth cooking (Juniors)
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Free time (Brownies)
  • 8:30-9:00pm: Flashlight tag (Juniors)
  • 9:00 p.m.: Lights Out

Day 2

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast (provided)
  • 9:00-11:00am: Life in a Seaport town tour with open hearth cooking as one of the stops (Brownies)
  • 9:00-11:00am: Sailing and knot-tying (Juniors)
  • 11:00am-12:00pm: Games on the Green as a group (Brownies)
  • 11:00am-12:00pm: Compass navigation challenge activity (Juniors)    
  • 12:00-1:00pm: Adjourn and self-guided exploration of the museum. Lunch on own (at Museum restaurant or bring own).

Star Lore- All ages and scouts –$85 per person

Enjoy a night under the stars as educators from Mystic Seaport Museum walk you through the star stories of different cultures from around the world. Then join us to create your own star lore in the Campbell classroom.

Sample Schedule

Day one

· 5:45pm Arrival time in the North entrance parking Lot

· 6:00-6:30pm Move gear to Treworgy Planetarium, orientation, and fire drill

· 6:30pm-7:30pm Planetarium show about star lore in different cultures

· 7:30pm-8:00pm Snack

· 8:00pm-9:00pm Evening craft activities

· 9:00pm-9:30 get ready for bed

· 9:30- Sleep under the “stars”

Day two

· 8:00am-9:00am Breakfast (provided)

· 9:00am-10:00am Morning craft activities 

· 10:00am Adjourn

Navigating with the Stars- All scouts ages 10 and above- $85 per person

Ever wonder how sailors crossed oceans before GPS? Now is your chance to not only find out, but also learn some of those skills! Join Mystic Seaport Museum educators in the Treworgy Planetarium as we learn how to find latitude and longitude, why speed and direction is important, and how to read a chart.

Sample Schedule

Day one

· 5:45pm Arrival time in the North entrance parking Lot

· 6:00-6:30pm Move gear to Treworgy Planetarium, orientation, and fire drill

· 6:30pm-7:30pm Planetarium show about navigation

· 7:30pm-8:00pm Snack

· 8:00pm-9:00pm Sextant activity

· 9:00pm-9:30 get ready for bed

· 9:30- Sleep under the “stars”

Day two

· 8:00am-9:00am Breakfast 

· 9:00am- 10:00am Navigation activities

· 10:00am Adjourn

Slumber Party Under the Stars- All ages and scouts -$85 per person

Looking for a unique getaway? Why not try “camping out” at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Treworgy Planetarium? Immerse yourself in a full dome program before relaxing with friends and family, then fall asleep under the “stars”.

Sample Schedule

Day one

· 5:45pm Arrival time in the North entrance parking Lot

· 6:00-6:30pm Move gear to Treworgy Planetarium, orientation, and fire drill

· 6:30pm-7:30pm Planetarium show

· 7:30pm-8:00pm Snack

· 8:00pm-9:00pm Stories under the stars

· 9:00pm-9:30 get ready for bed

· 9:30- Sleep under the “stars”

· Day two

· 8:00am-9:00am Breakfast

· 9:00am- 10:00am Morning craft activities

· 10:00am Adjourn

MAKING YOUR ANCHOR WATCH RESERVATION

Please call 860.572.5331 or email reservations@mysticseaport.org to make your Anchor Watch reservation.  For questions about the program contact overnight@mysticseaport.org.

 Here are a few things you need to know:

  • Who?
    Anchor Watch programs are open to all youth groups ages 6-18.
  • When?
    Anchor Watch programs are a one-night stay on either a Friday or Saturday night, mid-March through mid-June and September through November.  As reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis, we recommend booking early to guarantee your desired date.
  • How Many?
    We can sleep up to 50 people on the Joseph Conrad, and our Village Green can accommodate up to 25 tents. and our Planetarium theater floor can accommodate up to 20 people.
  • Which Program(s)?
    Please let us know which Anchor Watch program theme you are interested in.
  • What’s included?
    Fee includes overnight accommodations, all activities, breakfast, and two days admission to the Museum.
  • How to Pay?
    A 50% non-refundable deposit is to be paid within 30 days of making your reservation.   Final payment must be made two weeks prior to the scheduled day of arrival.  Payment can be made either via credit card by calling 860-572-5331 or by check made payable to Mystic Seaport Museum and mailed to Mystic Seaport Museum, Attn: Reservations, 75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic, CT 06355.
  • What about food allergies and health information?

Please email any food allergies, medical, behavioral, or mobility concerns at least two weeks in advance of your visit to overnight@mysticsseaport.org   Participants will need to bring a completed health form they can access by clicking on this link: Anchor Watch Health Form

What if… 

  • The group is smaller than expected?  Mystic Seaport Museum offers no refunds in the event fewer people attend after final payment has been received. Please plan attendance counts accordingly.
  • The group has more than expected?If the group has more than expected please call our Reservations team at 860-572-5331 or email overnight@mysticseaport.org as soon as the new count is known. Please bring the appropriate payment for the additional  Note: Unexpected increases in group size at the time of arrival may impact the morning meal food amounts.

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