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At Mystic Seaport Museum we believe that every person has a sea story, and every day we help people of all backgrounds find an enduring connection to the American maritime experience. Since 1946, our Education Department has been a pioneer in providing hands-on learning across the spectrum of subjects using the maritime world to make meaningful connections between our past and present. Our 19-acre, riverside campus is the perfect coastal New England setting to experience themes related to maritime art and history, literature, navigation, marine science and engineering.
On-Site Visit
Our campus includes more than 30 historic buildings in our 19th century seaport village, a working historic preservation shipyard, modern exhibitions, and 4 historic landmark preservation vessels, including the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaling ship in the world. Students can participate in daily demonstrations and enjoy a seasonal narrated boat ride on Sabino, a 1908 coastal ferryboat. For a more immersive experience, book a thematic guided tour in which our engaging museum educators provide hands-on experiences, like making rope in the Life in A Seaport Town tour or throwing a harpoon as part of a Whaling tour. We inspire students to make connections and think through big ideas related to how the sea has shaped our American economy, diverse culture and innovative spirit. Seasonal boat rides and celestial navigation themed planetarium shows can also be added to fill out a group’s itinerary.
Virtual
Our virtual programs allow students the opportunity to go behind the scenes with our staff in the comfort of their classroom. Using Zoom or other school virtual platforms we connect students with a museum educator for an engaging presentation of some of our best stories and most precious artifacts. A virtual program makes a great kickoff event for a classroom thematic unit or an upcoming visit.
Mystic Seaport Museum is located in Mystic, Connecticut, just 5 minutes off I-95, halfway between New York City and Boston.
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