Beginning Memorial Day Weekend 2025
Onboard the Charles W. Morgan and Across Museum Grounds
This summer, experience the “Summer of the Morgan,” a season-long celebration honoring the Museum’s flagship Charles W. Morgan—the last wooden whaleship in existence—kicking off Memorial Day Weekend. Museum admission includes a special handout with a checklist of must-sees. Visit the brand new major exhibition Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact and enjoy a “whale” of a good time! Go on a gallery tour, sing along to sea shanties, and watch special demonstrations on the Mystic River, or get out on the water yourself! With activities for guests of all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
Be sure to return for the Charles W. Morgan birthday weekend on July 19 and 20!
Preparations began in March with the downrigging of the Morgan before being hauled ashore at the Museum’s Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard for a classic “shave and haircut.” The re-launch is set for April 28, depending on weather and tides. Visitors are invited to witness the vessel’s return to Chubb’s Wharf and watch our skilled shipwrights complete their work. By mid-May, the Morgan will be ready to board, offering an array of fresh experiences and interactive activities for all to enjoy throughout the summer season.
Members: Free
Non-members: General Admission
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Opening of Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact and gallery tours with curators
Summer of the Morgan Family Activity Book
Interactive inflatable art: Street Seats by Pneuhaus
The Great Tortilla Conspiracy: artist of Or, the Whale, Jos Sances, will be printing artwork onto edible tortillas
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. face painting
2:00 p.m. Live music from Wooly Mammoth on the performance stage
Summer of the Morgan Family Activity Book
Interactive inflatable art: Street Seats by Pneuhaus
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. face painting
2:00 p.m. Live music from The Rivergods on the performance stage
Summer of the Morgan Family Activity Book
Interactive inflatable art: Street Seats by Pneuhaus
11:00 a.m. Memorial Day ceremony by Denise Kegler
11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. face painting
2:00 p.m. Live music from Mama Train on the performance stage
Celebrate the Charles W. Morgan’s birthday with us all weekend long! Enjoy expert talks about whaling history, the ships’ restoration, and the 38th Voyage. Sing along to live sea music, visit the latest exhibition Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact, and cool off in the Treworgy Planetarium with special screenings about the Museum’s flagship. And yes, there will be cake! Experience the Summer of the Morgan!
Hear expert talks about Charles W. Morgan’s 38th voyage
Take part in a LEGO experience in celebration of the upcoming exhibition Brickwrecks
Have a slice of birthday cake and sign a card to wish the Morgan a happy birthday
3:00–5:00 p.m. enjoy live music by RUNA on the performance stage
Have a slice of birthday cake and sign a card to wish the Morgan a happy birthday.
Take in an improv performance at the performance stage, running throughout the day.
3:00–5:00 p.m. enjoy live music by RUNA on the performance stage.
New walking tour that connects the story of the Morgan to the historic Seaport Village, providing visitors the unique opportunity to explore the ship’s hold, normally closed to the public
Special on-board activities and new storytelling delivered by our talented interpreters and volunteers
Scavenger hunt and activity handout for kids and families
“Selfie station” photo opportunity with the Morgan as the backdrop for easy sharing across socials
The Morgan’s 184th birthday celebration July 19–20, featuring live music from RUNA, expert talks, special shows in the Museum’s Treworgy Planetarium, and of course there will be cake!
Annual Moby-Dick Marathon, a 24-hour reading of Moby-Dick onboard the Morgan July 31–August 1, and this year including a one-man play about Herman Melville titled, “Sailing Towards My Father” performed by Stephen Collins
and more throughout the summer!
For daily events, visit our calendar.
The Charles W. Morgan on its way to the Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard for a classic “shave and a haircut” in preparation for the Summer of the Morgan.
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