Make room for
a little wonder.

Opening times

All times are local to Boston.

Museum tours

10:00–16:00 · Every dayFirst tour 10:00, last tour 16:00; each tour lasts an hour

Closures

Thanksgiving and 25 DecemberHours can change through the year

Allow time to explore before closing. Your ticket shows your date and entry time.

Finding the museum

The Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum stands on the Congress Street Bridge in Boston.

• By car: discounted parking is available at the Farnsworth Street Garage and the Atlantic Wharf Garage.
• On foot: check the route from your accommodation, and arrive between 15 and 5 minutes before your tour.
• Before arrival: leave time for the journey and entry checks so you are ready for your booked slot.

Useful stops along the way

Facilities can change through the year. Visitors can usually expect:

• Toilets in the museum, which is wheelchair accessible.
• Abigail’s Tea Room, open without a museum ticket.
• A gift shop for souvenirs.
• Discounted parking at the Farnsworth Street and Atlantic Wharf garages.

Travel light: strollers are not allowed on the tour, and photography is not allowed inside the museum. Ask staff about current arrangements when you arrive.

A visit that works for you

The museum, its exhibit spaces and its toilets are wheelchair accessible, with a lift. The Eleanor is the fully accessible ship, with ramp access to its top deck. Wheelchairs are available on request, and ASL interpreters with two weeks’ notice.

• Check arrangements for your particular mobility or access needs before travelling.
• If you are bringing a stroller, confirm the current arrangements before arrival.
• Ask museum staff for assistance or directions during your visit.

Enjoy the museum thoughtfully

• Keep to the visitor paths, walk rather than run, and supervise children.
• Stay with your tour, follow the hosts on the ships and wharf, and keep children close near the water.
• Photos and video are welcome in the meeting rooms, on the ships and on the open decks, but not inside the museum.
• Commercial photography and filming, including product promotion, need permission.
• Follow the signs and staff guidance, including any restrictions in the exhibition spaces.

A little care helps protect the ships and the story for everyone.

Make time for a pause

Abigail’s Tea Room, open without a museum ticket, serves the five teas of the Boston Tea Party, and the streets nearby have more places for a meal before or after your visit.

• Stop for breakfast, lunch, a hot drink or refreshments nearby.
• Leave room in your plans to sit down and enjoy the setting.
• Check opening hours and menus on the day; food and drinks are purchased separately.

Strollers are not allowed in the tea room or the gift shop.

A few details worth planning

• Book ahead: choose the date, time and places you want to visit before making other plans.
• Keep your QR ticket ready: save it on your phone or bring a printed copy, with any proof needed for reduced admission.
• Start in the right place: check in on site between 15 and 5 minutes before your tour time; late arrivals may lose their places.
• Dress for the weather: part of the tour is outdoors on the ships and the wharf, so bring a layer.
• Leave space to linger: allow extra time for Abigail’s Tea Room after your tour.