Boston Tea Party Ships & 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‘s Included

Live Narrated Guided Tour

Gratuities

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

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

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Reviews

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2,140 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Amazing!
Brandy D,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great presentation that was very well done by the staff! I learned so much! Well worth the cost! Suitable for all ages.
can be difficult to find...
david b,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
can be difficult to find due to the construction and non grid city design on your apps but not the tours fault. tour is very informative and worth the experience. the time of one hour is perfect
Tea Party tour
Ann P,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was very entertaining and informative.I would recommend this little tour to friends who are coming to Boston.
A must see in Boston!!
Lana B,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Boston is full of history and this tour teaches you so much! The role playing is the absolute best part and very immersive! You don’t want to skip this!!
A must for all visitors!
LeeAnne D,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Worth the cost! So fun! Excellent guides! Highly recommend!! A must for any visitor to Boston! Bring a friend!