Bringing to life the most important event leading to the Revolutionary War,
the museum is located aboard the brig Beaver II, a full-sized replica of
one of three original Tea Party ships that were looted on December
16, 1773, by a band of patriots. The men threw the ship's expensive
tea overboard in dramatic protest of the British government's excessive
taxation, and began
a sequence of events that ended in American independence.
Museum visitors are given their own bale of tea to toss into the harbor. Crew members dress in colonial attire on narrated tours. Historical displays, a movie about the ship's voyage, and "tax-free tea" round out the experience.
Location
The ship and museum are located at the Congress Street Bridge on Harbor
Walk. Off-street parking is available at end of Sleeper Street. Driving
directions, as well as public transportation and pedestrian information,
can be found
at the museum's Web site.
Hours of operation
The ship and museum are open March 1 through December 1. Hours are 9 a.m.–6 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day, and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. in the spring and fall.
Admission
Adults
$8
Students
$7
Children
$4
Special tours are available to school and youth groups.
Please note
Cost, hours of operation, or other information about this attraction is subject to change without notice. We suggest you confirm with the attraction prior to your visit.
