Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

Overview

Available languages

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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

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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

Admission Included

What‘s Included

Live Narrated Guided Tour

Gratuities

Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.

Options

Admission & Guided Tour

Reviews

4.73

2,490 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

2049

292

Fantastic experience
Denise K,,Dec 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My nephews and I loved the entire tour from start to finish. It was interactive and immersive- very well done and we learned a lot!
It was a fun time and...
Christopher C,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a fun time and good way to discover and or remember history. The energy of the performers awesome. I loved the cute tea and scone eatery at the end and the gift shop had some great finds !
Excellent portrayal of...
Tracey M,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent portrayal of various events surrounding the American Revolution and the Boston Tea Party and other historical events happening in and around the 13 colonies at that era. Wonderfully portrayed by actors who were well-versed in history. I would recommend this be seen by all!
Interesting, fun interactive tour
mampaone,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very interactive tour, knowledgable guides. A fun experience while also learning something, very good. It lasts for about an hour, which is just right.
Boston tea museum
Christine Y,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very interactive, friendly, knowledgable and funny. They make you travel back in time and be part of experience.
Awesome
Voyager58692632818,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Everything was great! The "cast & crew" were amazing!! They were very knowledgeable and interacted with all age brackets extremely well. It's wonderful to have such a piece of history so accessible
Fun History Lesson!
Belinda V,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a grand time on the tour!! The staff make it fun and interesting. You learn some history and have a great time doing it. Highly recommend!!
Content was educational,...
Daniel S,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Content was educational, tour guides has great costumes and their acting made it an immersive experience. The museum section was also well done. I'm not a huge history nerd but would recommend this to anyone
Cool family-friendly tour
Farmilla20,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was such a cool tour. I want to commend the actors who really worked hard and brought energy and life to the tour. This seemed like such a great family activity. Next time I wanna come with my nephews and niece.
Not to be missed…even if you think you know all about the Tea Party!!
Elizabeth H,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
All three guides/actors did a fabulous job and made things fun AND educational!! We left wishing we could bring two of our teen grandchildren to see this!