Vintage Bazaar New England Brings Two Days of Curated Shopping to Mystic Seaport Museum
More than 100 vintage dealers, artisans, and makers gather on the waterfront August 15–16
Mystic, Conn. (July 28, 2026) – Mystic Seaport Museum will welcome Vintage Bazaar New England on Saturday and Sunday, August 15–16, 2026, transforming the Museum’s waterfront campus into one of New England’s largest curated outdoor shopping experiences—a vibrant blend of marketplace, festival, and community gathering. The event takes place from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day, with Museum Members enjoying exclusive early access beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 15.
Presented in partnership with Vintage Bazaar New England, the two-day market brings together more than 100 carefully selected vintage dealers, artists, makers, collectors, and small businesses from across the Northeast. Visitors can browse an extensive selection of vintage home and coastal-inspired décor, architectural salvage, antiques, handmade jewelry, artwork, textiles, candles, clothing, apothecary goods, specialty goods, and one-of-a-kind finds while enjoying live music and a relaxed festival atmosphere throughout the Museum grounds.
“Vintage Bazaar New England has built a reputation for creating inspiring events that blend shopping, creativity, and community,” said Arlene Marcionette, Director of Museum Programs at Mystic Seaport Museum. “We’re excited to welcome this experience to our waterfront campus, where visitors can enjoy an outstanding marketplace while exploring the many unique experiences the Museum has to offer.”
Admission to Vintage Bazaar New England is included with general admission to Mystic Seaport Museum. Museum Members receive free admission to the event, along with early access on Saturday morning.
Free on-site parking is available but limited and may fill quickly. Complimentary off-site parking will be available both days at Mystic River Hotel & Suites, 9 Whitehall Avenue, Mystic, with continuous shuttle service to and from the Museum. The first shuttle departs the off-site lot at 10:00 a.m., and the final shuttle leaves the Museum at 5:45 p.m.
Vintage Bazaar New England takes place at Mystic Seaport Museum, 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, Connecticut.
To purchase tickets or learn more, visit mysticseaport.org.
About Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum is the nation’s leading maritime Museum. Founded in 1929 to gather and preserve the rapidly disappearing artifacts of America’s seafaring past, the Museum has grown to become a national center for research and education with the mission to “inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience.” The Museum’s grounds cover 19 acres on the Mystic River in Mystic, Connecticut, and include a recreated New England coastal village, a working shipyard, formal exhibit halls, and state-of-the-art artifact storage facilities. The Museum is home to more than 650 historic watercraft, including four National Historic Landmark vessels, most notably the 1841 whaleship CHARLES W. MORGAN. For more information, please visit mysticseaport.org and follow the Museum on Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
About Vintage Bazaar New England
Founded in 2011, Vintage Bazaar New England is a curated series of markets celebrating vintage goods, handmade artisans, local food, live music, and small businesses throughout New England. What began as a small gathering of 35 vendors has grown into one of the region’s premier events, welcoming thousands of shoppers each year and hundreds of vendors from all over the country. Named one of the Top 10 Markets in America by Country Living and Flea Market Style magazine, Vintage Bazaar New England is committed to creating community-focused events that connect people with independent makers, collectors, and local businesses. Vintage Bazaar New England is produced by Heirloom Marketing & Productions LLC.
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