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MA, USA

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Museum

Interactive museum near the site of Griffin's Wharf where the Boston Tea Party occurred on December 16, 1773. Features replica ships and immersive exhibits.

What Happened Here

The original wharf no longer exists; the harbor shoreline has changed dramatically. The museum recreates the event through theatrical presentations and allows visitors to throw tea into the harbor.

Visiting Today

Address

306 Congress Street, Boston, MA 02210

Hours

Daily 10am-5pm

Admission

$32 adults, $30 seniors, $23 children

Accessibility

Accessible; some ship areas have steps.

Connected Events

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Faneuil Hall Town Meetings

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Aug 1765
Stamp Act Riots

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Mar 1770
Boston Massacre

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Dec 1773
Old South Meeting House Assembly

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Dec 1773
Boston Tea Party

Samuel Adams, George Robert Twelves Hewes

Jun 1775
Battle of Bunker Hill

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