This October, Mystic Seaport Museum transforms into a world of shadowy legends and seafaring lore with What Lurks Beneath, an immersive Halloween experience for all ages. Timed entries are offered at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 p.m. on October 17, 18, 24, 25, and 26.
Families and children will delight in fanciful performers, towering sea creatures, and ghostly projections that light up the night. Indoors and outdoors, the Museum’s historic spaces set the stage for ocean legends to come alive. Young adventurers can create their own sea creatures in the craft zone or climb aboard a children’s mini ship playscape for imaginative play. Along the waterfront, the glow of lanterns and the aroma of seasonal treats add to the festive spirit. Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern will feature Halloween-themed food and drinks, while the historic whaleship Charles W. Morgan becomes the canvas for a colossal Kraken whose tentacles climb up the vessel’s rigging.
For those craving an extra thrill, brave adults and older children can join a guided tour through the Museum’s darker corners. Visitors will step into the haunted village of Greenmanville, a town overrun by inhuman souls rising from the water. With only a lantern to light the way, guests must flee the infestation before being pulled into the depths themselves. The experience is steeped in maritime lore and promises a chilling exploration of what lurks beneath Mystic’s waters.
Tickets:
- Members: Adults $25 | Youth $20
- Non-members: Adults $30 | Youth $23
Advance registration is strongly encouraged, as capacity is limited.
For tickets and additional information, visit www.mysticseaport.org.
What Lurks Beneath: A Halloween Experience is sponsored in part by the State of Connecticut on behalf of the CHET 529 College Savings Program.
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, CT, 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 500 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.
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