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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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R_M, May 2026
Mr Campbell and the other Patriots did an AWESOME job including the audience in the history of the Boston Tea Party!
Nancy_E, May 2026
It was educational and fun. The staff looked like they were having fun. You only need to do this tour once though in a lifetime.
Jeffrey_L, May 2026
A fun and somewhat cheesy reenactment of the Boston Tea Party and Revolution. The acting was very good and the performers were very into the production. This was a fun way to learn more about Boston's history.
Quest11725224202, May 2026
I would highly recommend the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum to anyone visiting Boston. We purchased our tickets through Old Town Trolley Tours when booking our hop-on hop-off trolley tickets, which gave us a $6 discount — definitely worth doing. From the moment we entered, the experience was entertaining, interactive, and surprisingly immersive. As the only Brit among my American friends, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but it ended up being one of the most enjoyable and memorable things we did in Boston. The staff, all in character, were fantastic and really brought history to life through their enthusiasm and interaction with visitors. Each guest was given the identity of a real person involved in the events surrounding the Boston Tea Party, which made the whole experience feel even more engaging. The museum combines historical storytelling with interactive exhibits, authentic artifacts, and full-scale 18th-century sailing vessel replicas. Seeing one of the original tea chests was fascinating, and we even had the chance to throw tea into the harbour ourselves, although my attempt as a Brit not to throw the tea was I’m sure quite entertaining. A fun, educational, and unique experience that I would absolutely recommend for all ages.
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
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