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Summer of the Morgan

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. Get ready for a vibrant array of events, exciting programming, and new immersive stories aboard the ship and across the recreated 19th-century Seaport Village. With activities for guests of all ages, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

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

Become a Member today to visit every day for FREE. 

Activities

  • 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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