Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Admission

Overview

Available languages

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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‘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

4.71

2,180 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

1771

271

Interactive history
bill o,
Jul 16, 2025
- Viator
5.00
The presenters were dressed for the time period. It was audience interactive. They gave a thorough job explaining what led up to and happened the night of the tea party. The experience was well worth it!
Boston Tea Party
Cindy M,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It is better than you expect! The actors were amazing. So much history delivered in such a fun way. Our granddaughter got to throw tea overboard. After the tour the five exact teas that were dumped in the ocean were available for tasting. It was so informative and fun. I highly recommend.
Could have skipped this one
Cara C,
Jul 14, 2025
- Viator
3.00
I would recommend for kids, didn’t find much helpful for adults. Heard facts on a separate walking tour of Boston and so history piece of this didn’t add much to it. Reenactment was fun and interactive, but kind of silly (as expected). I could have skipped this tour and been fine.
Great event!
Sarah H,
Jul 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Fun and educational event for the whole family. We had a 6 year old, a high schooler, and older family members. There was something for everyone.
Great time!
Cami H,
Jul 12, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Great experience! Loves the history and how the characters were in their era. Fun for all ages. Would do again!