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The WoodenBoat Show, hosted in partnership with WoodenBoat Publications, offers something for all wooden boat enthusiasts and maritime history buffs. More than 100 traditional and classic wooden boats of every type will be on display, from handcrafted kayaks to mahogany runabouts, and classic daysailers to schooners. One-day tickets and three-day passes are available. Parking is free; limited paid reserved parking is also available.

June 26–28, 2026

Show hours are 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. all 3 days.
Museum exhibitions are open 10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Skills Demonstrations

Friday

  • 9:30 Steam-bending with Josh Briggs, Church Mouse Skiff Project
  • 11:30 Carvel Planking with Nellie Sorenson, Mystic Seaport Museum staff
  • 12:30 Bronze Casting with Mike Saari, Independent Metalsmith
  • 2:00 Sailmaking with Marcail Riggs, Mystic Seaport Museum staff
  • 3:30 Sharpening with Warren Dolphin, Mystic Seaport Museum volunteer

Saturday

  • 9:30 Rigging with Matt Otto, The Rig Loft
  • 11:30 Oarmaking with Clint Chase, Chase Boat Craft
  • 12:30 Blacksmithing with Mike Saari, Independent Metalsmith
  • 2:00 Sawing Large Timbers with Mike Coyle, Mystic Seaport Museum staff
  • 3:30 Cedar-strip planking with Rose Woodyard, Newfound Woodworks

Sunday

  • 9:30 Fiberglass Sheathing with Rose Woodyard, Newfound Woodworks
  • 11:30 Woodworking Jigs with Tom Daniels, Retired Mystic Seaport shipwright

Speaker Series

Friday

  • 12:30 Chesapeake Sculling Revived | Albert Pollard
  • 2:30 Resilience Planning for the Coastal Museum | Shannon McKenzie

Saturday

  • 10:30 Constructing a Solo Whitewater Dory | David Sianez
  • 12:30 The State of Boatbuilding Education in America | Juan Pablo Sarmiento Torres
  • 2:30 VIOLET — A Love Story | Kristi and Gary Maynard

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