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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum tickets
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum tickets
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum tickets
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Highlights

  • Start your visit with an interactive tour inspecting restored exhibits from 1773 alongside historic tea ships.
  • Historical interpreters in authentic 18th-century costumes guide you through pivotal events and their impacts.
  • View the Robinson Tea Chest, one of the original chests discarded into Boston Harbor.
  • Participate in dumping tea overboard like the Sons of Liberty, with optional fresh baked treats at Abigail's Tea Room.
  • Learn that most dumped tea leaves were not green, as many chests contained hemp.

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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum tickets
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum tickets
Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum tickets

Tickets grant access to a hands-on journey recreating the December 16, 1773 event. Actors in period costumes guide you through storytelling and performances that make the past feel immediate.

Board the Ships

On replicas of the Eleanor and Beaver, you can participate in a dramatic reenactment by tossing tea into the water. This interactive element allows you to act like the Sons of Liberty during the original protest.

Historical Exhibits

Walk through displays detailing the political and economic tensions leading to the revolution. View the original Robinson Tea Chest thrown overboard, watch a multisensory documentary, and browse the souvenir store for keepsakes.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Timed entry to the Museum
  • Interactive access for a guided tour
  • Visit to authentically restored tea ships from 1773
  • Experience dumping tea overboard on board the ship
  • Enjoy refreshments at Abigail's Tea Room
  • Gratuities are not included
  • Food and drinks are excluded

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Must Know

  • Arrive with a mobile voucher or photo ID for smooth entry
  • A hat and sunglasses are recommended to enhance your visit experience
  • The museum is not accessible by wheelchair or pram/strollers, but guide dogs are welcome
  • The venue closes on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day; plan accordingly
  • Access to Abigail's Tea Room and gift shop does not require a ticket

Ticket Delivery

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

  • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

  • Show your ticket at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

  • Address: 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, United States.

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.

Booking FAQs

Bring along a hat and sunglasses.

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers inside the museum. Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The museum includes a gift shop and a tea room that you can access without a ticket to the museum. The tour lasts an hour so plan your visit to the tea room and souvenir shop accordingly.

No, you cannot bypass mandatory security checks even if your ticket allows for timed entry.

Yes, one of the original tea chests dumped during the Boston Tea Party is displayed at the museum.

The experience inside the museum and on the replica ships is not accessible by wheelchair or pram/strollers. Guide dogs are welcome, however.

Yes, your guide dog is welcome at the venue.

Consider bringing a hat and sunglasses for comfort while exploring the museum exhibits and ships.

The source does not specify bag rules, so it's best to check with the venue directly before your visit.

Your ticket includes timed entry to the Museum, access to authentically restored tea ships, a dump tea overboard activity, and Abigail's Tea Room.

Gratuities, food, and beverages are not included with your ticket purchase.

Yes, you can access both the gift shop and Abigail's Tea Room without needing an additional ticket to the museum.

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