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. Read more »
Ongoing Exhibits
Ancient Shipwrecks
Mystic Aquarium & Institute for Exploration features a replica of an ancient shipwreck found on the floor of the Black Sea, video projections of deep-sea archaeological expeditions, ancient artifacts collected from the Mediterranean illustrating ancient Phoenician culture. Read more at the Mystic Aquarium website »
19th Century Seafaring Village
What was it like to live in the age of sail? This authentic 19th century seafaring village, comprised of more than 30 old New England trade shops and businesses, isn’t a replica - they’re real historic buildings, transported to Mystic Seaport from locations around New England. Read more »
Special Exhibits
Illuminating the Sea: The Marine Paintings of James E. Buttersworth, 1844-1894
James Edward Buttersworth has long been recognized as one of the foremost ship portraitists of the 19th century. This exhibition represents some of Buttersworth's finest compositions, from grand canvases celebrating great clipper ships to exquisite small panels depicting yachting exploits. All paintings in the exhibition are drawn from Mystic Seaport's Buttersworth collection, which numbering more than 50 works, is the largest in a public institution.
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Frozen In: Captain Comer and the Hudson Bay Inuit
Explores the story of Connecticut whaling captain George Comer and his extraordinary relationship with the Inuit. This ground-breaking exhibit features traditional clothing and tools, stunning photographs, voice recordings and full-scale reconstructions of Comer's winter quarters and an Inuit igloo. Opens May 24, 2008.
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