Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission
Overview
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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
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
Options
Admission & Guided Tour
What‘s Included
Live Narrated Guided Tour
Gratuities
Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
2,659 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
So Fun!
Y9320MZfeliciam,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time! The staff made it so much fun. Thanks.
Very good tour
S7059MMbryanm,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Fun family tour. Interactive and friendly staff.
Fun and educational for the whole family!
MHCATTY,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I brought our 10 year old granddaughter and the interactive meeting in the church to get the participants (e.g. sons of liberty patriots) meaning us riled up is a great way to start things off. Everyone who wants to can get their picture taken throwing the tea in the harbor. After you can watch a historical video, a holographic argument between patriot wives and Tory wives and then visit the museum, tea room and gift shop. A really fun place to bring the family.
A must-do in Boston!
Renee B,Jun 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00A must-do in Boston! My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. The actors stayed in character, made the experience fun and interactive, and shared fascinating historical insights. We toured a ship, threw tea overboard just like the colonists did, and watched an informative short film that helped bring the events of the Boston Tea Party into perspective. It was a unique and memorable experience that combined history with hands-on fun. Great for adults and children alike. Highly recommend!
Huzzah Josiah!
Getaway562592,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were led by Josiah who did a fabulous job of incorporating the children into the program and had such a great sense of humor even during introductions . We really enjoyed the show and the history came alive . I would highly recommend this for families
overpriced and underwhelming
Pradeep N,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00A one-hour experience with a talk of 15 mins by couple of characters, a visit to the ship to throw some tea overboard and watching a documentary for 10 mins - overpriced stuff!
Excellent tour!
LReedNewnan Georgia,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a great one-hour tour. The two films that were shown as part of it were both excellent--not a whiff of left-wing, "woke" crap. Just good history.
Boston Tea Party Ship Tour
Kris J,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00They did a great job reenacting and having us understand what led to the tea being thrown overboard!
FIE!! HUZZUAH!! Get in on the action!
431brodiem,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience! Its more of a living history situation than hardcore history, and throwing the tea is fun and the "museum" is even acted, but they do have the only surviving crate, and thats an amazing story. Tea to drink if you want it, and a large gift stop! We had a great time. 1 hour.
Fantastic - A must do !
Erin Z,Jun 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a must do if you are in Boston! The entire experience was fantastic and the hosts were wonderful. The only downside is I wish we had a bit more time to see the artifacts. Would do again!
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