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Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets

Name: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum Tickets
Start: 2026-06-07T13:30:00
End: 2026-06-07T14:30:00
Location: Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Boston Tea Party Ship and Museum exterior with historical reenactor on balcony.

Tourists reenacting the Boston Tea Party by throwing tea chests from a ship in Boston Harbor.

Tourists reenact Boston Tea Party by throwing tea chest from ship into harbor.

Tourists enjoying tea service at Abigail's Tea Room with a costumed server.

Duration

1 hr

Open today

10:00am - 5:00pm

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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

4.8/5(210)

Terry A

Couple

Verified booking

4 days ago

This was one of the best and creative experiences we had while in Boston. This was interactive, entertaining, all while highly informative. This is a must do opportunity. Be sure to arrive at least 15 to 20 minutes prior to your ticket time.

James H

Couple

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Staff members at Boston Tea Party Museum were very passionate and believable, with a good dose of humor, too. Loved the museum inside, but wish we could have lingered a little longer to look at some of the displays. The bus tour was very good, too, with excellent drivers/storytellers. It's a great way to see the sights in Boston.

Caroline E

Family

Verified booking

Last week

The staff that acted out the historic events were amazing. I loved watching our grandsons on the ship throwing the tea overboard. The holograms depicting actual individuals was amazing.

Ricardo O

Group

Verified booking

Apr 2026

I knew I had signed up for a tour of The Boston Tea Party, I did not expect to get a amazing show with it, they stayed in character and convesed with everyone. When one lady asked me where I was from I replied California, she said she had not heard of such a place and I forgot she was in characted California did not exisit yet. This was so amazing and they made sure to have everyone play a part in the show. We laughed a lot but most importantly we learned.

Krisel G

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

The staff at the Boston Tea Party really enjoyed their roles and made the visit more than just a visit-they made it an experience! The time spent there was informative and interactive, even teaching us words that were used during that time frame! We went there with my 11 year old nephew who is a history fanatic, and as someone personally who never truly enjoyed history, museums, etc, I can truly say the experience was fun! 10/10 recommend!

Heidi D

Family

Verified booking

Apr 2026

Endless thanks to this amazing crew - we had the best time!! This was unlike any other museum we have been to. Everyone was in character and in costume the whole time. The experience was interactive including being a part of a patriotic meeting hosted by Sam Adams, throwing tea overboard, touring a replica boat, and hologram videos inside. We haven't stopped raving about it ever since!

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
Terry A
Couple
Verified booking
4 days ago
This was one of the best and creative experiences we had while in Boston. This was interactive, entertaining, all while highly informative. This is a must do opportunity. Be sure to arrive at least 15 to 20 minutes prior to your ticket time.
James H
Couple
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Staff members at Boston Tea Party Museum were very passionate and believable, with a good dose of humor, too. Loved the museum inside, but wish we could have lingered a little longer to look at some of the displays. The bus tour was very good, too, with excellent drivers/storytellers. It's a great way to see the sights in Boston.
Caroline E
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The staff that acted out the historic events were amazing. I loved watching our grandsons on the ship throwing the tea overboard. The holograms depicting actual individuals was amazing.
Laura K
Family
Verified booking
Last week
The characters were wonderful and our daughters loved having speaking parts at the town meeting and throwing the tea overboard!
Maryann W
Couple
Verified booking
May 2026
Loved the acting and the exhubiance of the actors especially the two guys who started our event!

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