Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
Mobile ticket
Step back in time and see how the Boston Tea Party changed American history! This Boston museum details the series of events leading to December 16, 1773, and then goes on to demonstrate how that fateful day kick-started the American Revolution. View the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party and experience it’s amazing story. At the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, spend your day exploring the famed tall ships, throw the fated tea into Boston Harbor, explore museum exhibits, watch a captivating movie recounting the events of that time and enjoy a fully guided tour!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
ALL guests must check in on-site 15 minutes prior to your tour time. Anyone not checked in within 15 minutes of their tour time may be considered a no-show and their seats may be re-allocated.
MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY
SKIP THE LINE
The Museum will be closed for maintenance January 27th through February 5th
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Live Narrated Guided Tour
Gratuities
Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.
What To Expect
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Join the Sons and Daughters of Liberty and relive the night of December 16, 1773. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is an interactive, guided experience where you will be a part of the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution. Board 18th-century replica sailing ships brig Beaver and Eleanor, and join the countrymen in tossing the tea into the sea! View the only known surviving tea chest from that fateful night, the Robinson Tea Chest. Transport back in time while viewing the multi-sensory film "Let it Begin Here", where you will be a part of Paul Revere's midnight ride and be placed into the battle where the "Shot heard 'round the world" was fired. Complete your experience with a stop in Abigail's Tea Room at the end of your tour to enjoy some tea time. MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY
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Admission & Guided Tour
Reviews
2,459 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So much fun!
lerbo,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The actors are brilliant! You feel immersed in the story from the beginning. Very interesting and informative and fun!!!
Well done. If you are a...
Karen D,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Well done. If you are a history buff, you will enjoy the interactive nature of the exhibit. The characters were fun.
Boston Tea Party
Michele W,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00The staff was great. My granddaughter enjoyed this very much. It very educational if you had not studied American history.
Got to protest and throw tea into the Boston Harbor!
io250,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The actors/actresses attire was true to the time period. They were also passionate and enthusiastic in their roles. They interacted with all guests and were very knowledgeable when guests asked questions. I wish my history teachers would have expressed such vigor when teaching about history. If they would have been, my interest in history would have been much greater . Great addition to the tour was the ability to browse through the gift shop and tasting of the teas (purchased separately from tour).
Super cute and fun
Michelle F,
Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was fun, it was entertaining and informative. I had lots of fun participating. The actors were great and overall would do this again.
Engaging and fun and...
Elizabeth K,
Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Engaging and fun and learned a lot as well. Love the sense of humor by the actors/guides as well. Would recommend
I enjoyed the actors and the interactive portions.
986tawnym,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I attended this. It was fun and much more interactive and exciting than I thought it would be. I plan on going again the next time I make it to the Boston area. Huzzah!
It was a fun, interactive...
Crystal R,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a fun, interactive way to learn the history of the Boston Tea Party. Our guide was really invested into her part which was appreciated.
Favorite Boston Activity
Monique C,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a top notch production. I learned so much about revolutionary history not just the Tea Party. First rate and fun. I got to throw tea in the harbor!! Gave me an amazing appreciation for what my forefathers went through to create America. The tea tasting after was a nice touch.
Interactive museum
Meghan W,
Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was fun, it wasn’t just your typical museum. It was more of an interactive thing. I feel like you learn more when you’re participating.
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