Exhibits and More at Mystic Seaport
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"Treasures from the Collections"
Take an in-depth look at more than 150 of the finest artifacts from the collections of Mystic Seaport. Maritime paintings, photographs, ship models, scrimshaw, ship plans and figureheads are included in this stunning display of works that best express the soul and spirit of the American maritime experience. For more info, visit www.mysticseaport.org/treasures
"Restoring a Past, Charting a Future"
Mystic Seaport, together with Dalvero Academy, is proud to present artistic interpretations of the last wooden whaleship in the world, the Charles W. Morgan. Utilizing numerous mediums, including ink, watercolor, pastel, charcoal, sculpture, photography, and embroidery, 24 of the Academy's artists have created an innovative exhibit that reflects the inspiration found within both the Morgan and Mystic Seaport. For more info, visit www.mysticseaport.org/dalvero
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Tall Ships and Vessels
Mystic Seaport is home to four national historic landmark ships, including the Sabino – a more than 100-year old coal-fired steamboat that you can still ride or short cruises up and down the Mystic River. More on Mystic Seaport’s website>
19th Century Seafaring Village
30 historic shops imported from around New England line the dock on Mystic Seaport’s 19-acre riverfront home. Museum educators and roleplayers teach you about each building’s role in a coastal community, and exhibit some 19th-century trades. More on the Mystic Seaport website>
Treworgy Planetarium
The stars were an important part of any 19th-century mariners life, and shows on navigation and much more an an equally important part of the Mystic Seaport experience. More on the Mystic Seaport website>
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Don’t miss the Mystic River Scale Model, the wood-panelled Benjamin F. Packard cabins, the Preservation Shipyard and more. Visit Mystic Seaport website for more details>