Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

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About this activity

Step back in time and see how the Boston Tea Party changed American history! This Boston museum details the series of events leading to December 16, 1773, and then goes on to demonstrate how that fateful day kick-started the American Revolution. View the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party and experience it’s amazing story. At the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, spend your day exploring the famed tall ships, throw the fated tea into Boston Harbor, explore museum exhibits, watch a captivating movie recounting the events of that time and enjoy a fully guided tour!

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At a glance

Duration: one hour
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–30
Written guide: Arabic, German, Norwegian, Chinese, Russian, Korean, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Guide: English
Operated by: Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

Ages: Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance into Abigail's Tea Room after the tour
Included: Live Narrated Guided Tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.

Itinerary

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Admission included

Join the Sons and Daughters of Liberty and relive the night of December 16, 1773. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is an interactive, guided experience where you will be a part of the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution. Board 18th-century replica sailing ships brig Beaver and Eleanor, and join the countrymen in tossing the tea into the sea! View the only known surviving tea chest from that fateful night, the Robinson Tea Chest. Transport back in time while viewing the multi-sensory film "Let it Begin Here", where you will be a part of Paul Revere's midnight ride and be placed into the battle where the "Shot heard 'round the world" was fired. Complete your experience with a stop in Abigail's Tea Room at the end of your tour to enjoy some tea time.

MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

End point

Using your ticket

ALL guests must check in on-site 15 minutes prior to your tour time. Anyone not checked in within 15 minutes of their tour time may be considered a no-show and their seats may be re-allocated.

*Museum closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, and subject to closure for private events.

Parking Information:

Discounted Drive Up Parking available at:

1. Atlantic Wharf Garage (280 Congress Street). Flat rates available to museum visitors Monday-Friday (enter after 10am and exit before 3am) or Weekends (all day Saturday and Sunday). Bring your parking ticket to our ticket booth for validation.

Must park on P6 (lowest level of the garage).

2. Farnsworth Street Garage (17 Farnsworth Street)

Museum visitors receive $2 off your parking. Bring your parking ticket to our ticket booth for validation.

*For Parking Validation: During Regular Hours of Operation: (9am-5pm, daily) please see our Customer Service Booths on site. Museum visitors must bring their Parking Ticket to the Museum in order to receive discounted validation. Payments are accepted ONLY BY CREDIT CARD.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ALL guests must check in on-site 15 minutes prior to your tour time. Anyone not checked in within 15 minutes of their tour time may be considered a no-show and their seats may be re-allocated.
Open Daily 10am-5pm (10am-4pm winter season) MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY
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Emotional support animals and pets are not allowed