Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum, Boston

#202 among attractions in Boston

Museum, History museum, Ship, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum (address: 306 Congress St) is a place located in Boston (Massachusetts state) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum, ship.

It is situated at an altitude of 0 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 42°21'9"N latitude and 71°3'4"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Summer St opp Melcher St (bus, 4 min walk), South Station (metro, 5 min walk), Boston South Station (train, 6 min walk), Park Street (light rail, 17 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Congress Street Grounds (sport venue, 1 min walk), Boston Children's Museum (museum, 3 min walk), Children's Wharf Park (park, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 42°21'9"N, 71°3'4"W

Address

306 Congress StDowntown BostonBoston 02210-1027 United States

Contact

+1 617-338-1773

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Day trips

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Freedom Trail, Downtown Crossing, Old South Meeting House, Boston Children's Museum.

0.5 miNW
Route with historic sites and museums
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0.5 miNW
Historic site of the Boston Tea Party
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~470 ftSE
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~550 ftS
Bridge
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~780 ftN
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~820 ftE
Church
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0.5 miN
42°21'33"N • 71°3'1"W
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum open?

Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum?

Nearby attractions include Congress Street Grounds, Boston (1 min walk), Boston Children's Museum, Boston (3 min walk), Children's Wharf Park, Boston (3 min walk), Fort Point Channel Historic District, Boston (3 min walk).

How to get to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum:

Bus

Summer St opp Melcher St • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)
South Station Bus Terminal (8 min walk)

Metro

South Station • Lines: Red (5 min walk)
Aquarium • Lines: Blue (13 min walk)

Train

Boston South Station (6 min walk)
Boston North Station (29 min walk)

Light rail

Park Street • Lines: B, C, D, E (17 min walk)
Government Center • Lines: C, D, E (17 min walk)