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Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum

History Museum, Museum, and Historic and Protected Site

Downtown Boston, Boston

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Ranked #7 for tours in Boston
"Interactive, educational and a lot of fun."(6 Tips)
"Live reenactment with actors that interact with the audience"(3 Tips)
"Huzzah!"(2 Tips)
"Price of admission is included in the Trolley Tour ticket."(2 Tips)

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Anke RuwetteSeptember 26, 2015
One of the best and fun museums I've ever been too! Be a part of history as you throw tea overboard and do a tea tasting
BU TodaySeptember 27, 2013
This unique floating museum allows visitors to learn about the events that led to the American Revolution as well as become a part of the action by helping to re-create the events of the Tea Party. Read more
Rebecca B.February 28, 2018
The tour is fun and entertaining as well as informative. The guides are great. You can learn a lot and then drop by Abigail’s tea room and taste the tea you just threw over board.
Mark SullivanJanuary 2, 2019
Been here 5+ times
A well done look at an important historical moment in American history. The facilities are top notch the story well told, the enactors are talented and well informed about the nuances of the events.
Robert FortoJuly 31, 2018
One of the best tours we have ever attended! You think you know the story but this is the rest of it!
Erik CintronDecember 8, 2015
An interactive and historical museum of the events the night of Boston tea party. Starts with a town meeting ur part of. Then a tour around the ships and throw some tea and then watch history unfold
Zara FarrarOctober 25, 2014
Excellent tour. The perfect blend of history and entertainment. I'm not normally a fan of tours with actors but this one really works and is always fun.
Aleta EwingMay 7, 2013
Best guided tour I've seen and completely worth every penny! We had lots of fun and would gladly do it all over again. Thanks!
Harumi UAugust 19, 2014
Everything about this place us cute (albeit its history...yes you learn that too). You must spend some time here. Gift shop, tea place, a ship museum.
Alex WebbAugust 10, 2012
If coming from outside downtown on T. Don't try to take trains all the way to south station nearby. Just goto aquarium and walk along waterfront in a breeze to stay cool compared to heat in T stations
Dayna CSeptember 15, 2022
Live out your Revolutionary fantasies by boarding a trade ship and tossing some tea into the Hahbah. Then sample said teas for a bottomless flight of the 5 that steeped in the bay…
Amit JhaDecember 27, 2014
One of the most entertaining history lessons you will get. Live reenactment with actors that interact with the audience to make you feel like you were there.
James GoochSeptember 21, 2019
The guides are so enthusiastic I felt like I wanted to start an actual revolt against the oppressors in 2019...and I’m British and love tea.
ToneDecember 28, 2014
A must! Excellent actors inject humour and humanity into an exciting and educational visit that manages to avoid any schmaltzy overly patriotic Americana. A real "must-do" on a visit to Boston.
Meg BermanNovember 10, 2018
Huzzah! No taxation without representation! Reenact the incident that ignited a revolution by tossing tea into Boston Harbor. Keep an eye out for Tavern Nights at Abigail Adam's tea room.
Jeremy KrantzAugust 26, 2014
This museum is on a permanently docked boat. They will let you throw some tea in the harbor as you shout 'Huzzah!'
Michael SalesAugust 1, 2014
It's a bit (ok a lot) cheesy, BUT...entertaining! Pricewise it's a bit expensive. We go free (ish) tickets when we purchased a one day pass with Old Town Trolley Tours.
American MensaMarch 12, 2014
If you’re a family of history buffs, there are few venues more intriguing than traveling back in time to Dec. 16, 1773, the fateful night we all learned about in school. Read more
Steven DoyleMarch 25, 2019
Awfully cheesy in places - but delivered with a perfect tongue in cheek style - worth an hour of your time 😊
Tori BillingsJuly 26, 2015
Cool reenactments! More of a little kid thing to do though. But if you want to focus on the history side of things then its really cool.
Gerald RheadApril 9, 2013
Fun stop. Actors do a nice job. Reminded me of what it feels like to be patriotic! Price of admission is included in the Trolley Tour ticket.
James CNovember 22, 2014
Amazing experience a must do when in Boston. Staff is amazing and really into giving you the best.
Tessa CuculluAugust 30, 2018
Get the bottomless cup and try all five of the flavors of tea that were thrown into the harbor.
Amanda ForresterMarch 15, 2018
Best museum I’ve been to. Hands down.
nordDecember 14, 2022
Great entertainment and history lesson. The people are very nice as well.
Sean GMay 7, 2013
Very good!! Had good fun and it was really enjoyable!
Green HippieMarch 29, 2017
Interactive and fun. They usually have deeply discounted tickets on Groupon.
Carl GriffinJanuary 8, 2016
Interesting insight to the lead up to the Boston tea party and the revolutionary war that followed.
Drew McLellanMarch 21, 2013
Best thing we did/saw all week. Fun, informative and memorable. Don't miss this!!
Tara St LaurentAugust 8, 2016
Great hosts for the tour! Well worth the cost of admission.
Robin OldhamOctober 25, 2014
Interactive, educational and a lot of fun. Recommended.
Jeff SummersMay 4, 2013
Great experience. They have snacks at the end for purchase.
US National ArchivesJuly 2, 2012
This lithograph depicts the Sons of Liberty protesting British taxation in the iconic 1773 Boston Tea Party. This pivotal event escalated the growing conflict between Britain and the colonists. Read more
Eric AndersenMarch 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Don't forget to follow them on Twitter at…#BostonTeaShip?
Alexander KölpinSeptember 15, 2012
There is nothing to see and you do not learn anything. Good show for kids though.
Rebecca MazzaSeptember 11, 2016
Worth every penny. Well down tour and very moving
Sean O'ReillyOctober 8, 2012
Great museum and enthusiastic staff!
Ted GaloJuly 19, 2018
Been here 100+ times
Check out their new after work bar on weeknights!
AlperFebruary 28, 2016
Informative and entertaining. Highly recommended!
Brenna Hawley-CraigJuly 21, 2012
Really well-done museum with lots of multimedia and interactivity.
Anthony D PaulJanuary 1, 2013
It is entertaining, albeit overpriced for what it is, and rushed with very few photo opportunities. If you liked the Salem Witch Museum, you'll like this.
ed petersonJanuary 12, 2016
Great adventure for kids! Enjoyed sharing this memory of my own first time in Boston
Arnie TaylorJuly 12, 2015
Absolutely loved this area.
Eric AndersenMarch 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Buy tickets ahead of time online to get a small discount.
Crystal WardMarch 29, 2016
I tell you, what an experience ;)
Rebecca C-MMarch 15, 2019
Historic tour
Julie BattikhaJanuary 2, 2016
Fun and interactive!!!
Mary StathosAugust 16, 2013
Only use a small amount of soap in the bathroom. You will be scrubbing it off your hands for hours.
GiaJuly 13, 2013
Awesome tour! Mr. Swan was a blast!
Lucie BergerovaMay 10, 2016
Unlimited tea refill. ;-)

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