Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers
On display in the "Voyaging in the Wake of the Whalers” exhibition are more than 100 whaling-related artifacts, images, and documents, including logbooks, photographs, scrimshaw, ship models, and souvenirs, as well as moving images, oral histories, and sound recordings. Some of the artifacts and images have recently been added to the collection and are on public display for the first time.
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Shake off that cabin fever with three days of winter fun at our annual Ice Festival! Bundle up and celebrate the great outdoors in New England, then warm up in one of our many cozy indoor spaces. There will be special programs, including winter games and crafts, film screenings of the movie “Mr. Turner,” music, a fire pit, and winter working dogs – and other entertainments that both children and adults will enjoy.
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During the winter season, the Museum’s crown jewel is open, the 1841 CHARLES W. MORGAN, America’s oldest commercial ship still afloat and the last wooden whaleship in the world. Welcome to walk her decks.
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Find Your Adventure
Climb aboard the last wooden whaleship in the world. View world-class exhibitions in our galleries and see the stars in our Planetarium.
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On the Water
Ships hold our desire for adventure, escape, and a life beyond the horizon. Get on board.
Places to Go
The sea tells the story of our past, present, and future. Come and see.
Things to Do
Immerse yourself in real experience that you can feel, hear and smell.
Collection Facts
Mystic Seaport Museum is an experience. With ongoing activities, events and exhibitions there’s always something to do. Did you know the Museum also has a world-class collection of fascinating maritime art and objects? Learn about the collection and the research being done at the Museum.
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