Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission
Overview
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1 hour
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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
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
2,540 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
2nd time doing this tour...
Laura Z,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.002nd time doing this tour ! Loved it Would definitely recommend doing this with family and our friends
Boston Tea Party
O5702KFchloej,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful actors and staff, very informative and a great experience for the price!
One of the best Boston tours!
DebraGuedry,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very entertaining and educational tour!
Worth the one hour of your time.
octalae,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour provided many historical facts in an interactive manner which involved throwing mock tea crates in the harbor. There is an unexpected surprise as well.
It was really well done...
John V,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was really well done and loved the audience participation It was entertaining and informative So much fun
Wonderful
Passport65181147324,Mar 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a fun and interesting experience. The staff were fantastic and so lovely. Just incredible to hear about the history as I knew some bits about what happened but I came away knowing all about it! Wonderful!
solid, historic stop!
Q173AIkatelyns,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This is a must do, how do you visit Boston without having the "Tea Party Experience"? lol
Definitely a must do!
Cheryl F,Mar 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great and fun experience! Keeps you moving and gives a great background story leading up to and after the event.
Great Experience!
Jana B,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative and entertaining! The guides/actors were all great and very committed to their roles. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Must Do this Tour
Shannon B,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Love, love, love, this tour. Very interactive for all. Came here on spring break to avoid all the school-age kids. Best plan I ever had as a teacher lol.
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