Mystic Seaport Museum will host the 34th Annual Antique Marine Engine Expo on August 16–17, 2025. One of the nation’s longest running and most celebrated events of its kind, the Expo will feature more than 300 exhibits showcasing the engineering marvels that once powered the world’s waterways. Exhibitors from across the country will display a […]| Mystic Seaport Museum
This summer, Mystic Seaport Museum welcomes visitors of all ages to find their sea story at the nation’s largest maritime museum. Guided by the belief that the sea connects us all, the Museum presents a dynamic array of events, exhibitions, and interactive experiences that inspire an enduring connection to the American maritime experience. The Summer […]| Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum President and CEO Peter Armstrong has announced that he will be stepping down from his role later this summer. Armstrong, who has led the Museum since 2020, will return to his native England to be closer to family. His final day at the Museum will be August 6.| Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic, CT — June 17, 2025 — Dive into the deep this summer at Mystic Seaport Museum as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of the legendary thriller, JAWS! Islanders, tourists, and locals alike are invited to join us for JAWSFest, a day-long celebration of the classic movie, culminating in an evening of live music, local […]| Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum is a proud recipient of an Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for Mainsheet: A Journal of Multidisciplinary Maritime Studies. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 80th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. | Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum is a proud recipient of an Award of Excellence from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) for Mainsheet: A Journal of Multidisciplinary Maritime Studies. The AASLH Leadership in History Awards, now in its 80th year, is the most prestigious recognition for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state […] The post Mystic Seaport Museum Honored to Receive Award of Excellence from AASLH for Publication Mainsheet: A Journal of Multidisc...| Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum Honored as Silver Stevie® Award Winner in 2025 American Business Awards® Stevie winners will be celebrated during gala event on June 10 in New York Mystic, Conn. (May 7, 2025) – Mystic Seaport Museum was named the winner of a Silver Stevie® Award in the Marketing Campaign of the Year Non-profit category in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards® today. The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business […] The post Mystic Seapor...| Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum Announces Exciting Lineup of Activities, Events, and Exhibitions in June! Mystic, Conn. (May 29, 2025) – This summer, Mystic Seaport Museum invites visitors of all ages to explore, connect, and discover their sea story at the nation’s largest maritime museum. Rooted in the belief that the sea connects us all, the Museum offers an […] The post Mystic Seaport Museum Announces Exciting Lineup of Activities, Events, and Exhibitions in June! appeared first on Mystic S...| Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic Seaport Museum Launches SeaClass, A New Digital Museum Experience Mystic, Conn. (May 28, 2025) – Mystic Seaport Museum is proud to announce the launch of SeaClass: Digital Learning, a six-episode video series designed to bring the Museum’s maritime expertise, knowledge, and storytelling to audiences near and far. Premiering Wednesday, June 4, at 12:00 p.m. on the Museum YouTube channel, this inaugural season […] The post Mystic Seaport Museum Launches SeaClass, A New Digi...| Mystic Seaport Museum
This summer, Mystic Seaport Museum invites visitors to experience the “Summer of the Morgan,” a season-long celebration of America’s maritime heritage centered around the Charles W. Morgan, the last wooden whaleship in the world. The celebration launches Memorial Day Weekend, as the entire campus comes alive with engaging events, special programming, new storytelling on board the ship and […] The post Mystic Seaport Museum Announces the Summer of the Morgan appeared first on Mystic...| Mystic Seaport Museum
Mystic, CT. April 14, 2025 – Mystic Seaport Museum is pleased to present Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact, an exhibition that explores the history, significance, and social impact of the whaling industry. Opening on May 24, 2025, and on view until February 16, 2026, the exhibition will feature seldom seen historic artifacts from the […] The post Mystic Seaport Museum Presents “Monstrous: Whaling and Its Colossal Impact” appeared first on Mystic Seaport Museum.| Mystic Seaport Museum
Photo, Left to right: Debra Schmidt Bach, PhD; Leah Prescott, MLS; Michael P. Dyer, MA; Akeia de Barros Gomes, PhD; Elysa Engelman, PhD MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM ANNOUNCES THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR MARITIME STUDIES LED BY AKEIA DE BARROS GOMES, PhD, THE WILLIAM E. COOK VICE PRESIDENT FOR MARITIME STUDIES; INITIATIVE UNITES MUSEUM’S RENOWNED HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS […]| Mystic Seaport Museum
This summer, experience the “Summer of the Morgan," a season-long celebration honoring the Museum's flagship CHARLES W. MORGAN—the last wooden whaleship in existence—kicking off Memorial Day Weekend. Museum admission includes a special handout with a checklist of must-sees.| Mystic Seaport Museum
This exhibition, opening on May 24, will ruminate on the history of American whaling and its impact on our region and nation in two dynamic ways. The gallery will pair a monumental mural, aptly titled Or, The Whale, created by artist John Joseph “Jos” Sances, with assemblages of the enormous tools used during American whaling voyages.| Mystic Seaport Museum
