Mystic Seaport, Maritime museum in Mystic, Connecticut, United States
The museum spans 19 acres along the Mystic River, featuring more than 500 historic vessels and a recreated 19th-century coastal village with period buildings.
Founded in 1929 by Edward Bradley, Carl Cutler, and Charles Stillman, the museum preserves the maritime heritage through an extensive collection of ships and artifacts.
The museum houses the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaling ship in America, representing the significance of maritime industries in New England.
Located at 75 Greenmanville Avenue, the museum operates Thursday through Sunday, offering guided tours, vessel rentals, and educational programs for all ages.
The Collections Research Center maintains the world's largest maritime photography archive, containing over one million images documenting seafaring history.
Location: Mystic
Inception: December 29, 1929
Founders: Edward E. Bradley
Official opening: December 29, 1929
Website: http://mysticseaport.org
GPS coordinates: 41.36250,-71.96528
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:41
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