Boston Tea Party Ships and 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 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
2,548 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great experience!
Susan P,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00So interesting and fun! It takes a lot for my pre-teen and teen to enjoy an educational experience but they both loved this!
Great experience. Begin...
Paul A,Apr 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience. Begin tour by being immersed in the town meeting with actors to prepare for the spulling of the tea. Then taken to the ship to re enact the event. Kids love tossing the boxes into the bay. Then end in the museum where you learn more abt the history of this historical event. Overall very nice experience
Could be better for important historical event
Barb N,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I did like the interactive nature of the tour, but the guide talked so fast it was hard to follow the historical timeline and key characters. One dad told me his daughter was just bored. If they could slow down and give better context, this tour would be soooo much better, not to mention more informative.
My kids and I had a...
Vanessa G,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My kids and I had a wonderful experience on this tour. So informative and we all learned so much! It was fun and interactive.
My family loved it!...
Stephanie H,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00My family loved it! Totally better than we thought it would be. Even my husband said he learned something! LOL
History alive!
137terik,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great acting! Fun and entertaining- history comes alive!
Very well done!!
Ann O,Mar 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The show Is well done. The actors are as real as can be! The staff was in a character role at all times. The whole staff were polite and courteous! I'd come again. Very clean!!
Family friendly history
Rebecca M,Mar 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great for families or anyone who enjoys interactive history. You get to participate and the actors are friendly and fun in the process of teaching an important historical time.
2nd time doing this tour...
Laura Z,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.002nd time doing this tour ! Loved it Would definitely recommend doing this with family and our friends
Boston Tea Party
O5702KFchloej,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful actors and staff, very informative and a great experience for the price!
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