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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Step back in time at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, where the spirit of revolution comes to life! This immersive experience lets you relive the night of December 16, 1773, when American colonists boldly protested British taxation. Explore authentically restored tea ships, take part in interactive exhibits, and even throw tea overboard!

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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Reenactment of Boston Tea Party debate with actors in period costumes inside a historic room.
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.
Tea tasting setup at Boston Tea Party Museum with staff in period costume.
Guide in period costume at Boston Tea Party Museum explaining tea history exhibit.
Reenactor in period costume at Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum.
Ticket counter at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum with staff member.
Boston Tea Party Ship docked near historic buildings and waterfront.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum with historic ship on the waterfront.
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1 hr
  • 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.

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  • 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.

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Reenactor in period costume at Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum.
Reenactment of Boston Tea Party debate with actors in period costumes inside a historic room.
Boston Old Town Trolley in front of the Christian Science Plaza.
Passengers inside Old Town Trolley Bus in Boston, viewing the Massachusetts State House.
Tea tasting setup at Boston Tea Party Museum with staff in period costume.
Tourists reenacting the Boston Tea Party by throwing tea chests from a ship in Boston Harbor.
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum with historic ship on the waterfront.
Old Town Trolley passing by the Old State House in Boston.
Boston Old Town Trolley by the waterfront with city skyline in the background.
Boston Old Town Trolley passing the World Trade Center building.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
  • Travel back to 1773 as costumed interpreters recount Boston’s historic tea protest and share the bold stories behind America’s iconic rebellion.
  • Tour the museum’s exhibits, see original tea ships and chests, and relive the protest by tossing tea overboard like the daring Sons of Liberty.
  • Explore Boston on hop-on hop-off trolleys with 13 stops covering 100 landmarks, with trolleys arriving every 15 minutes.
  • Discover Boston’s history with lively commentary from expert guides, plus enjoy discounts for museums, harbor cruises, and other must-see spots.

More details

  • Travel back to 1773 as costumed interpreters recount Boston’s historic tea protest and share the bold stories behind America’s iconic rebellion.
  • Tour the museum’s exhibits, see original tea ships and chests, and relive the protest by tossing tea overboard like the daring Sons of Liberty.
  • Explore Boston on hop-on hop-off trolleys with 13 stops covering 100 landmarks, with trolleys arriving every 15 minutes.
  • Discover Boston’s history with lively commentary from expert guides, plus enjoy discounts for museums, harbor cruises, and other must-see spots.
from $87.45
$83.08

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Boston Tea Party reenactment on ship and visitors at View Boston observation deck.
Tourists enjoying tea service at Abigail's Tea Room with a costumed server.
Tourists reenact Boston Tea Party by throwing tea chest from ship into harbor.
Mother and son using digital viewfinder at View Boston.
Interactive digital display at Boston's immersive theater exhibit.
Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum exterior with historical reenactor on balcony.
Reenactment of Boston Tea Party debate with actors in period costumes inside a historic room.
Boston Tea Party Ship docked near historic buildings and waterfront.
Guide in period costume at Boston Tea Party Museum explaining tea history exhibit.
Ticket counter at Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum with staff member.
Observation deck with interactive screens and city views in Boston.
Group enjoying rooftop view in Boston.
Night view of Boston skyline and Charles River from Prudential Tower.
Nighttime cityscape view from Prudential Tower, Boston, with illuminated streets and buildings.
Prudential Tower illuminated at night with cityscape view, Boston.
Flexible duration
  • Soar high above Boston with stunning 360-degree views from one of New England’s tallest buildings!

  • Discover Boston’s landmarks with a 3D city model and enjoy a street-level view in the Open Doors 270° theater.

  • Step back in time at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, exploring expertly restored ships and exhibits from the Revolution.

  • Experience the past with historical interpreters in 18th-century costumes, sharing stories of key figures and events.

  • Fun fact: The Cloud Terrace is Boston’s highest open-air observation deck, offering unmatched cityscape views.

More details

  • Soar high above Boston with stunning 360-degree views from one of New England’s tallest buildings!

  • Discover Boston’s landmarks with a 3D city model and enjoy a street-level view in the Open Doors 270° theater.

  • Step back in time at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, exploring expertly restored ships and exhibits from the Revolution.

  • Experience the past with historical interpreters in 18th-century costumes, sharing stories of key figures and events.

  • Fun fact: The Cloud Terrace is Boston’s highest open-air observation deck, offering unmatched cityscape views.

from $72
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