Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum Admission

Overview

Available languages

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Chinese

Japanese

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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

2,572 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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History comes alive for the family!
Stephanie D,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic actors were really committed and made it such a fun slice of history truly brought to life. Loved our time there!!
Super fun, interactive experience
KeepingEmHonest,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A great experience and an actual fun educational thing to do with the family.
Boston tea experience
Sherly B,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Nice historical experience. Very interactive staff very friendly ……this was my experience worth the money
Average Experience
Jaime815,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
Our family of 4 visited and experienced the museum as well as the tea room. The museum was almost exactly one hour, and it felt a bit rushed. We were unable to see any of the artifacts as the room was quite full and you are ushered in and out quickly. The tour guide, though nice, spoke loudly over the picture frame videos. It was hard to hear and take in what was being said. We also had a quick lunch at the tea room. Definitely try to hit it between tours being let out. Food was ok, the clam chowder was excellent. I wish there was more to the museum, it feels overpriced for the experience that we had.
Fun and historical
Teresa D,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is a fun historical activity with period accurate characters and lots of interaction. I threw tea in the harbor with the Sons of Liberty and made a promise not to tell. Shhhhh! Lol
Great Experience - Highly recommend
meegs626,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fabulous museum and experience. My kids (10 and 13) loved this museum. The staff did an incredible job.
Engaging while...
DONNA C,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Engaging while informative. Staff created an environment to engage visitors and recreate the events before, during, and after the Boston Tea Party.
Wonderful Experience
janettemalavet,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Wonderful exposure to the Revolution War History! It brings it alive ,so interactive! The people that works there are so knowledgeable and friendly!
Very good explanation of Boston History!
LydianaA,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The introduction to the museum and the 3d holograms and the entrance to the well preserved ship transport you to the roots of North America history.
Lots of great...
Shannon C,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Lots of great information! Actors were great. Kids loved it, especially throwing "tea" into the river. Very cool that they actually had artifacts from the real Boston Tea Party.