Unforgettable Boston Tea Party: Ships & Museum Immersion
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!
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495russells, 11/1/2025 9:58:54 PM
Coming from Australia we wanted to get a bit of a historical experience whilst in Boston. This museum and experience was absolutely excellent, we really enjoyed it. The staff are all in period costume and make the experience a lot of fun. We learnt a bit more about the Boston Tea Party and the events leading up to it. Would definitely recommend worth a visit.
Samantha_A, 11/1/2025 1:58:56 PM
Loved this experience. Had a wonderful time, enjoyed the history of Boston, and its impact on the American Revolution
Lori_M, 10/29/2025 12:30:11 PM
Interactive and variety of media used. Not as much reading as other museums. It was nice to sample teas from that time period.
mario_d, 10/28/2025 6:04:02 PM
Fun and informative. Great for ages 3 and up but more sooted to those who want/ can understand the historical importance.
LouSuarez, 10/28/2025 3:06:45 PM
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour and experience at Tea Party Museum !! You get a interactive, entertaining history lesson, tour a replica of the ship AND and a very interesting museum. I am sure the Tea House is also fabulous, but I am a coffee man myself..lololol. Highly recommended the tour!
Linda_N, 10/28/2025 12:56:26 PM
The actors made the experience fun, interactive and informative. Great for kids and adults alike. 👏
Evangeline_P, 10/28/2025 9:12:38 AM
Starting in the meeting house was brilliant and a way to get the group involved. Being on the ship and getting to dump the tea was such a kick! And the museum/history after brought it all together.
Geoffrey_S, 10/27/2025 5:02:48 PM
We were unsure what to expect but it turned into a real fun hour or so and very intuitive. Loved onboard the ship and throwing the tea chests overboard.
Brenda_A, 10/27/2025 11:23:58 AM
It is so fun and informative!! the personal are so great!! We had so much fun-throwing the tea over the side of the ship and getting to be a part of the dialog. It was truly a wonderful experience.
Berenice_L, 10/27/2025 9:13:58 AM
This was an EXCELLENT tour!!! Loved it!!! The guides and the tour was hands down a great experience. Highly recommend
- 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
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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, and subject to closure for private events. Parking Information: Discounted Drive Up Parking available at: 1. Atlantic Wharf Garage (280 Congress Street). Flat rates available to museum visitors Monday-Friday (enter after 10am and exit before 3am) or Weekends (all day Saturday and Sunday). Bring your parking ticket to our ticket booth for validation. Must park on P6 (lowest level of the garage). 2. Farnsworth Street Garage (17 Farnsworth Street) Museum visitors receive $2 off your parking. Bring your parking ticket to our ticket booth for validation. *For Parking Validation: During Regular Hours of Operation: (9am-5pm, daily) please see our Customer Service Booths on site. Museum visitors must bring their Parking Ticket to the Museum in order to receive discounted validation. Payments are accepted ONLY BY CREDIT CARD.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund