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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets

Name: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets
Start: 2026-09-14T14:30:00
End: 2026-09-14T15:30:00
Location: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

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

4.9/5(254)

Catherine G

Couple

Verified booking

Today

We loved our Boston Tea Party experience on Sunday August 16th. Mary Russell was particularly engaging and informative. We enjoyed the Reenactment of the town hall and tossing the tea over the ship's side. The informative videos in the 2 rooms after we left the ships were very interesting. We also enjoyed testing teas in the tea room. There also was a good gift shop. We would highly recommend this experience!

Deborah N

Couple

Verified booking

5 days ago

The actors were funny and energetic. They made the tour fun. It was a unique and entertaining way to learn about history. It was a nice mix of actor presentation, hands on interactive elements, video presentations to make the events come to life more than reading about it in a book. The gift shop has some really great gifts and souvenirs.

Elizabeth B

Family

Verified booking

Aug 2026

Reenacting the Boston Tea Party was the highlight of our trip to Boston for my 10-year-old granddaughter's. The museum tour that followed helped her understand how it led us to revolution. Highly recommended.

Kelly B

Family

Verified booking

Jul 2026

This tour was the highlight for our kids and our trip to Boston! We loved how we were immediately immersed into the history of what happened during that timeframe in America. We would highly recommend this tour as a must do for all ages when visiting Boston!

Clifford M

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

My family and I really enjoyed the interaction and the way they told the history of the night of tea party learned a lot The gift shop is also very nice from little trinkets to high dollar items would be must do

Tracy F

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

The characters stayed in their roles throughout the experience which made it feel authentic. Their sense of humor made it fun. I would recommend this to anyone & everyone!

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.

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What our guests say
Catherine G
Couple
Verified booking
Today
We loved our Boston Tea Party experience on Sunday August 16th. Mary Russell was particularly engaging and informative. We enjoyed the Reenactment of the town hall and tossing the tea over the ship's side. The informative videos in the 2 rooms after we left the ships were very interesting. We also enjoyed testing teas in the tea room. There also was a good gift shop. We would highly recommend this experience!
Deborah N
Couple
Verified booking
5 days ago
The actors were funny and energetic. They made the tour fun. It was a unique and entertaining way to learn about history. It was a nice mix of actor presentation, hands on interactive elements, video presentations to make the events come to life more than reading about it in a book. The gift shop has some really great gifts and souvenirs.
Tammie R
Family
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The ease of entry into the facility was amazing. No waiting in line at the ticket window. I will definitely be using this again! Thank you Headout
Elizabeth B
Family
Verified booking
Aug 2026
Reenacting the Boston Tea Party was the highlight of our trip to Boston for my 10-year-old granddaughter's. The museum tour that followed helped her understand how it led us to revolution. Highly recommended.
Tracy F
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
The characters stayed in their roles throughout the experience which made it feel authentic. Their sense of humor made it fun. I would recommend this to anyone & everyone!

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.

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