Museums and More - Mystic Country

In Mystic

New Exhibits at Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Blvd.
Mystic, CT
860 572 5955

www.mysticaquarium.org

Usually, it’s best to stay far away from jellyfish, but the Aquarium’s new Jellies: The Ocean in Motion really draws you in – for a fascinating (and extremely colorful) up-close look at these rarely appreciated creatures.

Exhibits and More at Mystic Seaport

75 Greenmanville Avenue
Mystic, CT
888.973.2767
860.572.0711

www.mysticseaport.org

With the tugboat Kingston II greeting you right at the museum’s front gate, Mystic Seaport has a lot to pull you in. Among the highlights: the ongoing renovation of the Museum's signature vessel – Charles W. Morgan -- and their latest interactive exhibit: "Neptune's Orchestra."

Titanic: 12,450 feet below at Mystic Aquarium

55 Coogan Boulevard
Mystic, Connecticut
860-572-5955

www.mysticaquarium.org

Step back in time and be part of the story - a legend 100 years in the making - in Mystic Aquarium’s newest exhibit, Titanic – 12,450 Feet Below.

On the Coast

Florence Griswold Museum

96 Lyme Street
Old Lyme, CT
860 434 5542
860 434 9778 fax

www.florencegriswoldmuseum.org

The Florence Griswold Museum is the ultimate art, nature, and history-lover’s destination.

Historic Ship Nautilus & Submarine Force Museum

1 Crystal Lake Road
Groton, CT
860 694 3558
860 694 4150 fax

www.ussnautilus.org

Home of the Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered vessel and the first ship to go to the North Pole, The Submarine Force Museum traces the development of the “Silent Service” from the 1700s to more recent Ohio and Virginia class submarines.

In the Country

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

110 Pequot Trail
Mashantucket, CT
800 411 9671
860 396 6850 fax

www.pequotmuseum.org

Journey back 18,000 years to discover the native and natural history of southeastern Connecticut. Award-winning museum includes interactive exhibits, dioramas, historic artifacts,movies, observation tower, restaurant, gift shop. Open year round.

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