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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.

Date: June 26–28, 2026

Time: 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.*

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

Parking: Free parking for the WoodenBoat Show in the Museum lots is limited and may fill up, so arrive early. Offsite parking may be available. Check back later for more information.

Tickets:

Members: Free

Adult (18+)
1-Day Pass: $40 | 3-Day Pass: $60

Senior (Ages 65+)
1-Day Pass: $37 | 3-Day Pass: $57

Youth (4-17)
1-Day Pass: $25 | 3-Day Pass: $50

Children 3 and under receive free admission.

Skills Demonstrations

Friday

  • 9:30 Boat Finishes
  • 11:30 Planking
  • 12:30 Blacksmithing
  • 1:00–3:00 Susan Constant Open House
  • 3:30 Tools and Tips for Sharpening

Saturday

  • 9:30 Caulking
  • 11:30 Woodcarving
  • 12:30 Blacksmithing
  • 1:00–3:00 Susan Constant Open House
  • 3:30 Strip-planking and Fiberglassing

Sunday

  • 9:30 Strip-planking and Fiberglassing
  • 11:30 “Clothespin” Spar Scarfs
  • 1:00–3:00 Susan Constant Open House

Speaker Series

Friday

  • 10:30 The Dory Heritage Project | Graham McKay
  • 12:30 The Wells Boat Hall at Mystic Seaport Museum | Pieter Roos
  • 2:30 Gannon & Benjamin | Brad Abbott

Saturday

  • 10:30 Susan Constant | Eric Speth
  • 12:30 On the Water | Nick Voulgaris III, author
  • 2:30 Dinghy Cruising | Roger Barnes

Sunday

  • 9:30 Strip-planking and Fiberglassing
  • 11:30 “Clothespin” Spar Scarfs
  • 1:00–3:00 Susan Constant Open House

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