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
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
2,600 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highlight of our trip!
GoPlaces63767950290,May 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was engaging and fun and the actors were informative and funny! We had a blast throwing the tea over the side!
Visual learning
A4854QVrebeccaj,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I absolutely loved the whole experience ❤️ Definitely worth it Good visual learning with impressive interactive learning. A good amount of time spent, it really is worth a visit.
Do it!
Nicole S,May 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was wonderful. It was fun for all ages and very informative. So glad we finally got to do it! Highly recommend for all.
Fun
Cindy S,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, characters were so talented. The family enjoyed it so much. Josiah Bradlee was a great narrator and host! John Adams character was also great, but I didn’t catch his name.
Boston's harbor? A tea pot tonight!
Davide F,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Great experience to playfully relive one of the most important events for American independence. Ideal for children but also for adults.
Great time at Boston Tea Party!
Lisa H,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were super impressed by how well the tour was! Well worth it to do! The staff was great and we learned so much!
Good history narration,...
chetan s,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Good history narration, east India tea company history, character re enactment with the tour. Also enjoy throwing the tea boxes.
A bit of Boston history.
nandjm,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We didn’t enjoy this that much.Neither of us could hear clearly what was being said to set the scene.The group was large for the size of the boat.You could throw pretend tea overboard and walk round the boat.The guide on the boat was much clearer.A few comments from other visitors rather made me feel miserable which was unfortunate .There didn’t seem to be much to it.
Hands on for kids
Krystle P,May 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00The team did a great job with the history and getting involvement. This seemed more geared toward kids to give them the history and hands on experience. There were several rooms of video screens after getting in the boat. The rooms were crowded and stuffy.
It great: The presenters...
Janette B,May 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It great: The presenters are informative,knowledgeable and entertaining. The presentation and content are appropriate for all ages.
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