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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets

Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum exterior with historical reenactor on balcony.
Tourists reenacting the Boston Tea Party by throwing tea chests from a ship in Boston Harbor.
Tourists reenact Boston Tea Party by throwing tea chest from ship into harbor.
Tourists enjoying tea service at Abigail's Tea Room with a costumed server.

Duration

1 hr

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10:00am - 5:00pm

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Relive the December 16, 1773, tea-dumping protest at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum with interactive exhibits and replica ships.

4.8/5

(170)

Starr Saeyang

Starr

Feb 2026
Verified booking
The actors made this entire experience so amazing for me and my partner! They were very committed to their roles, witty, and all around pleasant. The tour also included very cool screen technology. Recommending it to all my friends and family, thank you!
Donna Callanan

Donna

Nov 2025
Verified booking
The experience was so much fun! It also offered historical information in an interactive multi sensory approach. The actors were engaged and encouraged the audience's participation. They were believable! Thx for a very fun time for our family.
Mary Ayers

Mary

Sep 2025
Verified booking
The whole experience was amazing. From the interactive town meeting to exploring a replica of Ellenor the amount of history packed into a fantastic hour. I loved the museum and seeing an actual remaining crate from 1773. The added film that showed what happened after the Boston Tea Party and the beginning of the Revolutionary War was a great touch. Whether you are into history or not this experience has something for everyone young or old.
Kathryn braasch

Kathryn

Oct 2025
Verified booking
It was just a really neat experience. The rain added to it. This was a medium-sized group of people, but still Small enough to gather round, hear everything, and participate. The ship was fun to walk around. There was something fun about throwing the tea overboard. The beginning meeting at the "State House" was great. Everyone enjoyed. (Oh.... and the tea room was delightful and yummy)
Christopher Hazelton

Christopher

Oct 2025
Verified booking
In my opinion what made this so great was the people playing certain historical figures. The clothing and the accent made this a fun and also learning experience. I would recommend this as a to do for anyone traveling to Boston. It is good fun for everyone of all ages. The Hot tea from the Cafe was also very good and a very well done way to end the experience.
Bahawal Shahryar

Bahawal

Nov 2025
Verified booking
It was an amazing experience showcased by excellent narration of history, visual illustration, and museum collections highlighting the sacrifice of men and women to whom America owes its independence and liberal values. I loved the way depiction and narration was done.
    • Explore the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum on this experience that takes you through immaculately restored Boston Museum exhibits and tea ships.

    • Take the journey back in time as the historical interpreters adorning costumes from the 1700s talk about the people, events, and the consequences.

    • One of the original tea chests dumped in the Boston harbor, the Robinson Tea Chest is displayed in this floating museum.

    • You can also participate and dump fated tea overboard like the Sons of Liberty and enjoy freshly baked food at Abigail's Tea Room for a unique experience.

    • Fun fact: It is said that only 22% of tea leaves overboard were of green tea varieties and about 342 chests consisted of hemp, a crucial commodity in 18th-century America.

    • Timed entry to Museum

    • Interactive tour

    Access to:

    • Authentically restored tea ships

    • Dump tea overboard experience

    • Abigail's Tea Room

    • Gratuities

    • Food and beverages

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 170 reviews

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    What our guests say

    William M Lehner

    William

    Mar 2026
    Verified booking
    Our guide was very interactive, quick on his feet and deeply knowledgeable about this time period in American history. I will be back!
    Starr Saeyang

    Starr

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    The actors made this entire experience so amazing for me and my partner! They were very committed to their roles, witty, and all around pleasant. The tour also included very cool screen technology. Recommending it to all my friends and family, thank you!
    Rebecca Harriss

    Rebecca

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    Great fun for my husband, me and our 15 year old son who was sceptical. We learned a lot. Lots of moving about and different formats of the learning made it really enjoyable
    LUIZ F BALOGH VELOSO

    Luiz

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    I was impressed!!! It was the highlight of my trip! Brings the history to be alive!!! It was great from kids to adults! Highly recommended!!!
    Mary Bonner

    Mary

    Feb 2026
    Verified booking
    We had such a fun experience! We loved how interactive it was. It was very interesting and we learned a lot.
  • Immerse yourself in one of the most pivotal moments in American history with tickets to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum. This lively attraction lets you travel back to December 16, 1773, where you can experience firsthand the historic Boston Tea Party. Get ready for an engaging, hands-on adventure through interactive exhibits and live reenactments that bring colonial history to life.

    Step aboard and join the rebellion

    Climb aboard the replica ships, the Eleanor and the Beaver, and join the reenactment of the famous tea-dumping protest. You'll have the chance to throw tea overboard just like the colonists did that fateful night. The experience is brought to life by actors in period costumes, who will guide you through the event with vivid storytelling and interactive performances that make history feel incredibly real.

    Dive into history and discover artifacts

    Wander through exhibits that showcase what life was like for the colonists and learn about the events leading up to the revolution. From fascinating artifacts to engaging displays, you’ll get a closer look at the political and economic tensions of the time. The experience includes a captivating multisensory documentary that brings the story to life, along with a chance to see the Robinson Tea Chest, one of the original chests thrown into the harbor. After your historical adventure, unwind at Abigail's Tea Room, where you can enjoy a refreshing break. Don’t forget to visit the museum’s souvenir store for unique colonial-themed finds to remember your visit.

  • Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

    Monday10:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday10:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday10:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday10:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday10:00am - 5:00pm
    Saturday10:00am - 5:00pm
    Sunday10:00am - 5:00pm
  • What to bring

    • Bring along a hat and sunglasses.

    What's not allowed

    Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers inside the museum.

    • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

    Additional information

    • The museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

    • The museum includes a gift shop and a tea room that you can access without a ticket to the museum.

    • The tour lasts an hour so plan your visit to the tea room and souvenir shop accordingly.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    Ticket redemption point

    • Show your ticket at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.

    • Address: 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210, United States.

    Get directions to the redemption point

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