Sense the emotion and determination of our forefathers who fought for our freedom and independence. Come enjoy this unique experience. Huzzah for Griffin’s Wharf”!

The Boston Tea Party was “the single most important event leading up to the American Revolution.” The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is dedicated to telling the story of that fateful night of December 16, 1773.

Explore Griffin’s Wharf and board an 18th century ship to throw the fated tea into Boston Harbor alongside our costumed historical interpreters and hear the dramatic events surrounding the “single most important event leading up to the American Revolution”. View the Robinson Tea Chest, the only known surviving tea chest from the Boston Tea Party and experience it’s amazing story.

In addition to the museum, visit our breathtaking Abigail’s Tea Room where you can enjoy freshly baked goods, lunch items, a spot of tea and learn more about the types of tea thrown overboard in 1773. And don’t miss our enchanting Gift Shop chock full of gems to bring back home!

Enjoy the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum® and relive the turning point in history that led to our independence and freedom as a nation.

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum®, is a registered service mark of Historic Tours of America®, Inc.

This wretched creature is doomed to travel the streets of Boston and relay the stories of the unfortunate souls he has encountered and the macabre events he had been witness to during his sentence. The tour involves a whole cast of characters to lead you on an adventure through the darker side of Boston. A scary, fun and informative fright seeing experience that is truly one of a kind.

Hear about Boston's most sinister characters, from the Angel of Death to the most infamous killer of all, the Boston Strangler. See Boston’s most haunted building, hear of its famous curses, and learn about all the haunts that call the “Hub” their home.

But that’s not all! Step inside two of the oldest burying grounds in Boston for a walking tour you will never forget. Stroll through Copp's Hill Burying Ground- site of Boston’s largest grave robbing scandal. Here you will visit the final resting place of Cotton Mather, a man famous for his "intimate" involvement with the Salem Witch Trials. Then follow your guide across Boston Common- site of public hangings long ago- into the Old Granary Burying Ground and view the gravestones of the famous and not so famous (but far more interesting) occupants therein.

Join us... if you dare!

Why Is the New England Aquarium One of the Best Aquariums in the Country?

The New England Aquarium is home to the largest shark and ray tank on the East Coast. The aquarium also brings the wonders of the ocean to your fingertips with a hands-on tide pool for touching and handling a collection of sea creatures. Younger guests can delight in the many exhibits designed for learning and play at the Curious George Discovery Corner. Guests can have a barking good time at the outdoor seal exhibit located at Aquarium Plaza. The space also accommodates special events and presentations throughout the year.

Science of Sharks Comes to the New England Aquarium

The world-class Science of Sharks exhibit offers intimate encounters with mighty shark species from around the world. In addition to in-person visits with smaller shark species, visitors can engage with inspiring videos highlighting shark research and preservation, rare underwater photography footage from National Geographic's Brian Skerry, and opportunities to become an expert shark anatomy!

Giant Ocean Tank

The New England Aquarium's Giant Ocean Tank offers a rare oceanic experience with 360-degree views inside a four-story Caribbean coral reef teeming with close to 1,000 creatures. This installation underwent a full-scale 21st-century transformation in 2013 that added windows with crystal-clear viewing opportunities. The famed Yawkey Coral Reef Center at the top of the exhibit is a can't-miss feature!

Seals and Sea Lions at Play at the New Balance Foundation Marine Mammal Center

The playful seals and sea lions in the Marine Mammal Center at the New England Aquarium put everyone in a good mood! Guests can watch as California sea lions and Northern fur seals frolic and dive in this stunning open-air exhibit. While the seal and sea lion exhibit is all about playtime, visitors will also find educational information on the challenges these majestic mammals face in the world.

The Largest Shark and Ray Touch Tank on the East Coast

The Trust Family Foundation Shark and Ray Touch Tank is home to sharks and rays in a mangrove-themed tank with shallow edges and viewing windows that create the perfect environment for having close encounters with these sea wonders! Visitors are invited to reach out to gently stroke the backs of the exhibit's cownose rays, Atlantic rays, and sharks. Opening at 9:30 a.m. each day, this exhibit demonstrates the importance of conserving healthy ocean ecosystems and coastal habitats for the sake of the rays and sharks that call the world's mangroves and lagoons home.

Atlantic Harbor Seals

Watching the Atlantic harbor seals that call Aquarium Plaza home swim, play, and rest is a true treat! Visitors can observe seal behaviors as these beauties work with trainers throughout the day. This is an open-access exhibit for all to watch!

Blue Planet Access Center

The recently renovated Blue Planet Access Center at Boston's Aquarium presents the severe challenges faced by the world's oceans. Visitors have opportunities to learn about the aquarium's global leadership role in searching for solutions for preserving ocean life through a combination of interactive displays, interpretive presentations and small live animal exhibits. The Blue Planet Access Center is also home to the aquarium's lobster nursery that raises thousands of larval and juvenile lobsters each year through the American Lobster Research Program.

Don't miss one of the best attractions for families in Boston! Save money when you purchase your New England Aquarium discount tickets through Trusted Tours and Attractions.

Boston Harbor Cruises proudly offers the only three-hour whale-watching excursion available in the city. Utilizing high-speed catamarans, this seasonal cruise requires less travel time to reach the 638-square-nautical-mile Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Quicker travel provides more time for up-close views of humpback, beluga, pilot and Northern Atlantic Right whales in this remarkable habitat. The rich feeding ground is also home to great white sharks, puffins, white-beaked dolphins and leatherback sea turtles.

A naturalist trained by the New England Aquarium, the area's preeminent authority on whales, accompanies each tour. These knowledgeable guides ensure that each voyage is an amazing educational experience and journey of discovery.

Boasting three outdoor observation decks for maximum viewing, the catamaran also has an enclosed climate-controlled cabin with cushioned seats, tables and a high-tech audio-visual system. Passengers can purchase a variety of snacks and drinks from the galley.

You are encouraged to make your New England Aquarium Whale Watching Cruise reservation as soon as possible, especially if you want a particular day and time.

An eTicket also simplifies dockside check-in.

Housed in a dramatic building designed by the legendary I.M. Pei, the John F. Kennedy Museum overlooks Boston's Old Harbor. The tranquil Columbia Point site is a 9.5-acre park with weeping willows, wild roses, sea grasses and other plantings that evoke images of the mesmerizing Cape Cod landscape near Hyannis Port. The museum's three theaters, 25 multimedia exhibits and period displays dramatically re-create the powerful story of Kennedy's life, leadership and legacy. Experience the events of the 1960s from the president's viewpoint as you exam exhibits about politics, the space race and how the First Family influenced the style of the country. Visitors can also see President Kennedy's beloved 26-foot sailboat Victura, which is moored on the ocean side of the library from May to October.

One of the 11 presidential libraries overseen by the National Archives and Records Administration, the library serves as a repository for memorabilia, audiovisual material, documents and correspondence associated with the late president. The primary purpose of the library is to collect and preserve these items for the public as well as students and scholars conducting research. The collection chronicles Kennedy's life, his administration and the events of mid-20th century political affairs. Visitors can also see items that provide interesting insights about the president's extended family, friends and contemporaries.

In his inaugural address, Kennedy challenged listeners to do more for their country. He inspired others to make a difference by following their principles and becoming active in their communities in an effort to make the country and the world better. This was based on his belief that each individual could make a positive difference. He also wanted to elevate politics to an honorable profession of public service. As a result, the library sponsors the prestigious John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award that recognizes and honors the country's public servants who have done the most to benefit their communities, nation and the world.

Obtain an eTicket today to tour this marvelous library and museum that provide an unparalleled look at the life and legacy of President Kennedy and feel the enthusiasm and spirit for public service that the First Lady hoped would continue to inspire future generations.