--- title: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum slug: boston-tea-party-ships-museum type: attraction sub_type: tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/boston-tea-party-ships-museum city: Boston state: MA country: US address: 306 Congress Street geo: lat: 42.35221 lng: -71.0513 duration: up to 1 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:13:28.143Z price_from: amount: 36 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock rating: value: 4.5 count: 7286 scale: 5 ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: General Admission price: 32.53 regular_price: 37 savings: 4.47 ticket_types: - name: Adult (13+ yrs) min_age: 13 - name: Child (3-12 yrs) min_age: 3 max_age: 12 --- ## Overview Located on the same body of water where the Boston Tea Party took place centuries ago, Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum offers an immersive experience with live actors, interactive exhibits, centuries-old artifacts, and reenactments of the political protest that changed the course of U.S. history. ## What's Included - Full guided tour by costumed interpreters - Access to Griffin’s Wharf and both replica ships, Eleanor and Beaver - Opportunity to throw tea into Boston Harbor alongside historical interpreters - Viewing of the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party - Free cup of the exclusive "Abigail's Blend" tea at the Tea Room with ticket presentation ## What's Not Included - Additional cost for Abigail's Tea Room Experience (freshly baked goods and tea) ## Ticket Options - **General Admission** — $32.53 (regularly $37.00, save $4.47) Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum admission tickets include a fully-guided experience by costumed guides. Experience historical interpreters, interactive exhibits, historical artifacts, and full-scale replica 18th-century sailing vessels. - Adult (13+ yrs) - Child (3-12 yrs) ## Good to Know - Relive the Boston Tea Party with live actors, interactive exhibits, and full-scale replica 18th-century sailing ships - Tour lasts approximately one hour - Early check-in recommended to reserve a tour time, available on a first come, first serve basis - Family-friendly and suitable for all ages - Parking available at Farnsworth Street Garage and Stillings Street Garage; parking fee discounts available for museum visitors ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where is the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum located? It is located at Congress Street Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts, on the same beautiful harbor where the Boston Tea Party occurred over two centuries ago. The address is 306 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210. ### What are the hours of operation? The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum is open Thursday through Monday. Operating hours vary by season. In season (April – October). First tour: 10:00 AM. Last tour: 5:00 PM. Thursday through Monday. Off season (November – March). First tour: 10:00 AM. Last tour: 4:00 PM. Thursday through Monday. They are closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. ### Is parking provided? No, however, parking is available at Farnsworth Street Garage and Stillings Street Garage. Parking fee discounts are available for visitors of the museum: Farnsworth Street Garage: 17 Farnsworth, St Boston, MA 02210. Stillings Street Garage: 11 Stillings Street, Boston, MA 02210. ### How long does a tour of the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum take? A visit to the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum typically takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes in season, and 1 hour in the off season. ### Can guests tour the museum on their own? No, tours are lead in groups by a guide, and guests must stay with their group. ### If I pay admission and take the tour, can I take it again on the same day without paying another admission fee? No, each ticket is only good for one tour. ### Is the tour available in other languages? Yes. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum has a translation guide available to download as a PDF as a hard copy or on your mobile phone in the following languages: Arabic, Chinese Simplified, Chinese Traditional, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. ### Are pictures/video permitted on the tour? Pictures/video are only permitted in meeting rooms, on the ships and on the back deck. ### Is the museum handicapped accessible? Both the Retail shop and Abigail’s Tea Room are fully accessible. Tours on the museum's East Side are easier for people with limited mobility due to a slight grade ramp gangway. Going below deck is difficult for people with limited mobility, but a video showing the below deck areas is available on the top deck. Elevator use can be requested. Wheelchairs are available on site. ASL interpreters can be provided with two weeks advance notice. ### What is the stroller & carriage policy? Carriages aren’t allowed inside the museum due to gangways, stairways, narrow spaces, and seating. Strollers or carriages can be parked in a dedicated carriage parking area. The museum is not responsible for loss or damage to personal property. ### What is the baggage policy? For security reasons, the museum cannot hold or check any bags. No unattended bags are allowed. Purses and bags of standard carry-on size or below are permitted if carried and attended at all times. ## Reviews > "Easy way to save" > — Heather Gollnick, July 2025 > "Great tour" > — Julie Dazier, July 2025 > "A great experience" > — Brandon B., May 2025 > "History and fun" > — Tripster Customer, March 2025 > "Fun activity for the family!" > — Ngon La, February 2025 > "Amazing experience at the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum" > — Archi Shah, January 2025 > "What a fun and educational experience!" > — Tripster Customer, January 2025 > "Excellent experience" > — Sarah Evans, July 2023