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Overview
This live-guided tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum ushers visitors through authentically restored tea ships and traditional Boston museum exhibits. This floating museum provides the opportunity to explore and learn about the people, events, and consequences that led up to the American Revolution—all in the order in which they occurred back in 1773. Get a sense of what life was like in 18th-century Boston.
At the Meeting House, hear the story of the night of December 16, 1773, and get ready to dump tea alongside the patriots. Explore two authentically restored tea ships—the Eleanor and the Beaver.
Inside the museum, see the Robinson Half Chest, one of only two original tea chests that was dumped into the Boston Harbor that night.
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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum
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Tea party the fun way
Bruce_S, Jun 2026
A great way to learn history! The docents were very knowledgeable and professional and made the experience fun.
Our family had a great time and learned a lot! The guides were great.
Matthew P, Jun 2026
Our family had a great time and learned a lot! The guides were great.
A wonderful, authentic...
Holly_E, Jun 2026
A wonderful, authentic experience!! The tour guides in character did a great job!! They were interactive and personable.
Educational and fun
HyonKim, Jun 2026
Educational and interactive enough to keep kids engaged. Actors and actresses are good at brining the history alive!
Itinerary
Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum
Join the Sons and Daughters of Liberty and relive the night of December 16, 1773. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is an interactive, guided experience where you will be a part of the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution. Board 18th-century replica sailing ships brig Beaver and Eleanor, and join the countrymen in tossing the tea into the sea! View the only known surviving tea chest from that fateful night, the Robinson Tea Chest. Transport back in time while viewing the multi-sensory film "Let it Begin Here", where you will be a part of Paul Revere's midnight ride and be placed into the battle where the "Shot heard 'round the world" was fired. Complete your experience with a stop in Abigail's Tea Room at the end of your tour to enjoy some tea time.
MUSEUM CLOSED ON THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS DAY
Admission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Entrance into Abigail's Tea Room after the tour
- Live Narrated Guided Tour
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Museum closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and subject to closures for private events.
Additional Information
- 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
Guide Languages
Arabic
English
Portuguese
Japanese
Norwegian
Russian
Korean
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Mandarin
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.