Spent many hours here as a stop on a bus tour of New England. Great overview of the history of life and community in a seaport town. Many buildings to explore, some with live demonstrators that will answer questions. It's quite a large place, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather, it's all outdoors. We didn't have time to see the items inside the actual museum, but all of the outdoor buildings, ships and working shipyard was plenty. There was one fast casual restaurant open that was very good, restrooms are located around the town site. Worth several hours of exploration, especially the ships you can go inside. Don't miss the Charles Morgan whaling ship. Fascinating history.

We arrived in Mystic today and had a good few hours to spend before checking into our hotel. We noticed the Mystic Seaport museum and decided to go in and visit, if I’m being honest I’m not a great lover of museums. However the seaport museum was very interesting with different ships that you could go onboard and also areas you could visit where they are being restored. Also there are buildings showing the history of the area , and also today there was a large number of vintage motor cars and exhibits. The museum is well worth a visit so give it a try 👍

We (three ladies in our seventies) chose to take the Sabino 90 minute downriver cruise on the Mtystic River. It is sponsored by the Mystic Seaport Museum. It is advertised as "Come enjoy a silent, peaceful ride and see the sites along the Mystic River." Sounded good to us. So, we purchased our tickets and waited for the Sabino to come to the dock for boarding. However, they had apparently picked up a group of passengers prior to arriving at the regular boarding dock. And, so began the cruise from hell. The group that was picked up first consisted of about 25-30 twenty-somethings who were celebrating someone's 30th birthday. We had to endure screaming, shrieking, yelling and loud laughter the entire 90 minutes. They had a case of beer and lots of wine and everyone was drinking heavily. We couldn't even talk to each other on this "silent, peaceful ride". Absolutely the worst experience! And we had paid $35 for this nightmare. They could have at least warned us, and we would have taken the cruise another day. Really super bad customer service, and we wouldn't recommend this cruise for anyone. Who knows what kind of people would be cruising with you!!

The place is amazing, we spend the entire day there and just about covered everything, the staff is amazing and very knowledgeable explaining in detail the exhibits, a true step back in time. On a personal note, I came across the Greda III tender not knowing it was there, I happen friends with some of the descendants of the rescued persons so there was a personal connection there.

This is so much more than a museum! Full of interesting exhibits as well has historic things to see. Wish we would have spent more time here! Definitely recommend, and probably plan a day and a half to really see it all. The wooden whaling ship was a highlight.

Wonderful local history lesson walking through Mystic Seaport. Most exhibits were open, the weather and scenery were beautiful, the staff was friendly. I've been to Mystic several times but have never gone through the Seaport. As we are moving out of state I am glad I experienced it. Well worth the $31.

Beautiful Spot. Very busy. Construction on the bridge made it appear a little hazardous. Hot day... Overall a pleasant experience. Mystic Diner, Not so good.

We thoroughly enjoyed our museum visit. There is so much to see! We were there on a beautiful day and stayed all day. We took our time exploring and were able to see many presenters. So many helpful volunteers ready to answer questions. Two big parking lots with easy access to the 2 museum entrances. Don't miss this when visiting Mystic.

With lunch here, spent the entire day. Did the boatyard tour when we entered and then walked the entire site, reading the placards, didn't dally and didn't race through. Didn't have kids to visit the children's exhibits and didn't really engage with most of the staff manning the print shop or the cooper's, for example. Not a lot of interpretive staff but decent signage. Viewed the several exhibits (one was closed while they were switching to a new exhibit) at the end of the day, and am glad we did them last (they are at/around the north entrance). I think you would have to motor to get through the site in 2 or even 3 hours. So I am glad we didn't have anything else planned as I wouldn't have felt I got the full value of the entrance fee if we had had to rush through. A variety of buildings and their history were interesting in themselves; a scale model of the shipyards and buildings in the 1800s supported with photos and text; a real variety of various aspects of not only shipbuilding but of living off/from the sea. Several buildings were closed but there were so many, we didn't feel like we missed much. And any staff and volunteers we engaged with were unfailingly pleasant. Appreciated the free parking.

I was very pleased with this museum. It was nice to be able to walk outside and see the boats and shops, go through the shipyard and learn about the process of ship restoration. The village experience is a great feature as you can walk from shop to shop, learning about goods and services, as well as about jobs working the ship industry. I also enjoyed walking through the art galleries.

Lots to see and do even on a chilly spring day but be sure to dress warmly because you are in and out of many buildings and ships, often with little or no heat. Excellent signs, displays, docents, and variety of experiences. Something for all ages, along with a large gift shop and places to eat. The most exciting parts include visiting the Morgan tall ship, a large model of Newport - a miniature display in a building, and a ship getting repaired,

Only half of the museum was open because of the season, but that half was really cool.Boarding and exploring the whaling ship Morgan was informative & entertaining. The majority of the museum village (church, general store, druggist, schoolhouse, etc) were open & staffed with guides. Planetarium show also worth the watch.

What a great place to explore. The Mystic Seaport Museum is a large indoor/outdoor space that you can spend hours exploring. There are building to go into that have some art exhibits and others that show lives from the past. There is a whaling ship built in the 1800’s that you can go into and explore which was really, really cool. The weekend we were there they had visiting raindeer, ice sculptures and a s’mores making area. Great place for old and young alike.

My wife and I are members and have been for many years but only visit occasionally. They continue to do a great job maintaining the exhibits and improving the experience. An outstanding seaport village experience that brings you back in time. Also extremely educational. Unfortunately being off season not all of the property is open, but understandable as it was pretty quiet. In the warmer months it is usually hopping. A must see if in the area.

This is a big museum, a very big museum! It covers 19 acres and there is a lot in each one. It takes a whole day or perhaps even more to see it. Wow! In fact, the museum is the largest maritime museum in the United States. There is so much to see here. For example, the Charles W. Morgan is the world's oldest surviving (non-wrecked) merchant vessel, the only surviving wooden whaling ship from the 19th century American merchant fleet (of an estimated 2,700 built), and second to the USS Constitution, the oldest seaworthy vessel in the world. The Morgan was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966. It was wonderful to be able to tour her! The reconstruction of the L. A. Dunton was fascinating! I loved how we were able to tour this ship, even as it was undergoing major renovations. It was truly fascinating! This place is highly recommended.