Mystic Seaport Museum offers experiential education where students participate in hands-on history and science in a vibrant setting. Founded in 1929, our 19-acre campus includes a recreated 19th-century seaport village, historic vessels and small boats, exhibit galleries, a planetarium, and one of the world’s largest collections of maritime artifacts.

We offer unparalleled opportunities for students to climb aboard historic ships, interact with interpreters, learn about the stars in the sky, and explore coastal life and trade.

Educators can choose from a variety of educational programming, including self-guided exploration, guided tours with hands-on activities, planetarium shows, role player and chantey programs, overnight programs, and primary source workshops. Our Education Department also offers professional development programs that provide teachers with behind-the-scenes tours and thematic workshops that correlate the Museum’s vast collections with classroom curriculum.

We have worked with educators and students for more than 60 years to provide an exceptional experience tailored to the needs of their curriculum. Our educational programs emphasize authentic, hands-on, relevant learning in which students are active and collaborative participants in their education.

A wide variety of K–12 programs for schools and individuals are available at the Museum, in-school, and virtually. 

For additional information, please call 860-572-5331 or email reservations@mysticseaport.org.