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Mystic Seaport
75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT 06355
860.572.0711
888.973.2767
info@mysticseaport.org
2015 Hours of Operation
•January 1: Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
•January 2-February 13: Closed to visitors
•February 14-22: Open daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
•February 23-March 27: Open Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
•March 28-October 25: Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
•October 26-November 29: Open daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
•November 30-December 23: Open Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
•December 24 and 25: Closed to visitors
•December 26-January 1, 2016: Open daily, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
General Admission:
Adult (18-64) – $25
Senior (65+) – $23
Youth (6-17) – $16
College Student w/ID – $23
Children (5 and younger) – Free
Discount for AAA card holders.
Last-hour admission is 50% off. Second-day ticket validation does not apply.
Cheryl and I took a Monday off from work and visited Mystic Seaport. On weekends, during the warm weather months, the crowds can be quite daunting. We found the place to be fairly desolate except for a few school bus full of children on a quite Monday.
The museum was in fact a real seaport during the 19th century. It opened in 1929 as a historical museum. One of it’s greatest holdings is that of the Charles W. Morgan, the last remaining wooden whaling sail ship. There are approx. (60) buildings located on the 17 acre spread. Many are associated with the trades of the time, as well as schools, churches, drug stores and homes. Most have been re-located to the museum but there are some original buildings such as the home that the original owner of the seaport lived in during the 1800’s.
Meandering through the seaport on a warm sunny day is a pure joy. Plenty to look at, plenty to see and colored with historical value. There are volunteers on hand that are officially called “historical interpreter’s”. They dress for the period and are more than happy to answer your questions.
At one point we just pulled up a bench next to the waters edge and stared out into the bay. This presented a beautiful view of million dollar homes on the other side of the inlet. Interupted occasionally by a small sail boat floating on by. It was so relaxing Cheryl had to poke me to keep me awake.
Much of the lure you can’t even see. There are adult and children programs, overnight camps, learning classes, sailing instruction and more. Restoration was taking place on a good sized vessel in dry-dock during our visit. Hats off to the many volunteers who are dedicating much of their spare time in keeping this museum truly a place of beauty.
Whether you live in CT or are just visiting you must put this on your list of places to go. Mystic is known for their fine seafood and has many offerings. The famed “Mystic Pizza” is still alive and well also. As always, bring your camera and immortalize the memories!
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