Hands-on Nature

Birds of the Outback

Birds of the Outback »

Have over 500 gorgeous Australian cockatiels, parakeets and rosellas eating out of your hand -- literally -- in a 1,200 square foot aviary that redefines the term interactive exhibit. Limited time only at Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration. 

Ray Touch Pool

Ray Touch Pool »

This hands-on, hands-in exhibit really puts you in touch with the creatures of the sea. Kids and grown-ups alike literally get a feel for gentle cownose rays as they glide just below the water's surface. 

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Children's Museum

 

Children's Museum »

New this summer, visitors of all ages can enjoy daily hands-on workshops -- then take home the fruits of their labor. Throughout the day, children can drop by the toy boat shop and assemble and decorate their own wooden boat. 

The Art Spot »

The Art Spot

Designed for artists of any age and ability, The Art Spot encourages hands-on experience through a number of fun activities. Get tips on sketching boats, waves, sky, clouds and more. 

 

Playscapes »

Playscapes

Kids seven and under have a place all their own – our Children’s Museum. Here, young sailors can swab the deck, move cargo, cook in the galley, dress in sailors’ garb and even sleep in ships’ bunks. And to think people used to complain about the sailor’s life. 

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Tall Ships

 

Tall Ships »

What was it like to live in the age of sail? Come aboard some of America's finest tall ships at Mystic Seaport, and find how 19th century sailors worked and slept, ate and drank.

Touch a penguin

 

Touch a penguin »

Penguin encounters are a touching experience

 

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