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
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Reviews
2,243 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good Fun for A Fast Hour of History
SABRINA T,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fun experience. Staff did excellent in getting everyone involved in the time pieced experience. Loved the costumes and interactions with everyone.
Interesting and well done
karen p,
Aug 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was fun and interesting. Same price as going directly through the website. Maybe too long for young kids, the ones in our tour got restless and fussy because there is a lot of just standing still.
Interactive Experience
Tanya H,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nestled in Boston Harbor, this unique experience doesn't just tell you the story of a pivotal moment in American history—it invites you to become a part of it. The combination of the live-action reenactment and the informative museum space offers a well-rounded and memorable educational experience for all ages.
This was excellent tour....
Boura C,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00This was excellent tour. It was so much fun. The actors were amazing and brought the Boston Tea Party to life. You definitely need to do this tour when you are in Boston
Important history in multimedia format!
Michelle M,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lots of great information done with acting and multimedia. Worth the hour to learn about an important event in our nation’s history!
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