Mystic Seaport - This historic fishing village has an aquarium, a lovely downtown, and yes, Mystic Pizza
The Museum of America and the Sea, is a living history maritime museum situated along the banks of the Mystic River in Mystic, Connecticut, USA. It is notable both for its collection of sailing ships and boats, and for the re-creation of crafts and fabric of an entire 19th century seafaring village. It consists of more than 60 original historic buildings, most of them rare commercial structures moved to the 37-acre (15 ha) site and meticulously restored.
There is so much to see and do at Mystic Seaport, you may need more than one day to explore it all!
Mystic Seaport is primarily divided into four sections:
* A re-created 19th-Century Village, complete with Museum educators who teach you about each building's role in a coastal community;
* The Waterfront, featuring tall ships and other historic vessels that you can climb aboard and explore;
* Our Preservation Shipyard, where you can watch us restore antique vessels using traditional methods and tools; and
* A diverse selection of formal Exhibits and Galleries, including Frozen In: Captain Comer and the Hudson Bay Inuit, Sentinels of the Sea and a special exhibition highlighting the life and work of famed yacht designer Olin Stephens. And don't forget Voyages, our signature exhibition.
* NEW Stroll through the gardens at Mystic Seaport.
The Museum also invites visitors to get on the water with a boat rental from our Boathouse, or learn about the stars in our Planetarium. And for our younger visitors we offer a wide variety of opportunities for learning and fun, including our Children's Museum, Discovery Barn and Playscape Area.
Climb aboard today and explore all that Mystic Seaport has to offer!
Where to Dine
SEAMEN'S INNE RESTAURANT & PUB
Seamen's Inne offers distinctive 21st-century cuisine with 19th-century charm in our candlelit dining room or informal pub setting
THE GALLEY
Whether you're looking for a cup of hot chowder or chicken fingers for the kids, our informal Galley Restaurant is the spot - located on the Mystic Seaport Village Green.
SCHAEFER'S SPOUTER TAVERN
If you work up a thirst or an appetite strolling the streets of our authentic New England village, this 19th-century waterfront tavern, open during the warmer months, offers simple fare served by costumed staff.
WEDDINGS AND CORPORATE EVENTS
With 19 magnificent riverfront acres and catering that's picture-perfect as well, Mystic Seaport makes the ideal location for weddings and corporate get-togethers, with a number of remarkable locations.
