In addition to special July 4th activities, Mystic Seaport offers a non-stop day of historic excitement. While there are many museums exhibiting a regional view of maritime history, Voyages is the only exhibit ever to investigate historic and contemporary elements of our nation s connection to our oceans, rivers, and lakes as a whole. Other Mystic Seaport activities designed to connect you with your maritime history include cruising the Mystic River aboard the steamship Sabino or renting a small boat to row or sail. Special indoor spaces for young people include The Children s Museum, for the seven and under crowd, and The Discovery Barn, a hands-on exhibit for kids from 8 to 108. All ages are welcome inside Mystic Seaport s historic buildings.
Sparks fly as the shipsmith forges nails, hoops and harpoons.
Small boat building, barrel making, carving and weaving make Mystic Seaport s 19th-century village area bustle. Go below on the Charles W. Morgan , the last wooden whaleship afloat in the world, and check out the blubber room and the crew s quarters where dozens of men would live for years at a time. Walk the wooden decks, help raise a sail and join in a sea chantey sing along. Two other tall ships, the 1921 Gloucester fishing schooner L.A. Dunton and the 1882 Danish training vessel Joseph Conrad , are open and ready to take your imagination on a high seas adventure. Children under 5 and members enjoy free admission at all times.