Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum | Interactive Revolutionary History Experience

The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum offers one of Boston’s most interactive and family-friendly historical experiences. Located on the Congress Street Bridge, this waterfront attraction brings the events of December 16, 1773, to life with full-scale replica ships (Beaver and Eleanor), costumed interpreters, and engaging storytelling. Visitors start in a lively town meeting, get assigned a colonial character, then board the ships to dramatically toss tea crates into the harbor. Inside, explore multi-sensory exhibits, the only surviving tea chest from the actual event, and a moving documentary. It’s educational, hands-on, and exciting for kids and adults alike — a perfect blend of history and fun right in the heart of Boston’s Seaport District.