Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum★5.0

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Museum featuring reenactments, a documentary, a number of interactive exhibits, and two replica ships of the period

General Information

Hours:
Daily; opening times vary by season
Typically open late morning through early evening
Last admission is usually 1 hour before closing
Fees:
Adults (18–64): $34
Seniors (65+): $32
Youth (5–17): $24
Children under 5: Free
Pet Policy:
Pets are not allowed inside the museum or aboard the ships
Closest cities with hotels:
Downtown Boston / Fort Point / Seaport District
Seasons:
All year; spring through fall is best for full ship access and harbor views
Location:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/x1G7scPp6y7h1Y9U6 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
Website:
bostonteapartyship.com

From Downtown Boston and Seaport District hotels: Head toward Congress Street and Fort Point Channel, then follow signage for the Harborwalk; the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is located directly on the waterfront near the Congress Street Bridge.

Overview

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum on the Congress Street Bridge tells the story of the December 1773 protest with live reenactments, a documentary, and interactive exhibits. You can board the replica ships Eleanor and Beaver and throw tea overboard, and the museum owns one of two known original tea chests.

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