Mystic seaport attractions

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The Mystic Seaport, called the "Museum of America and the Sea," is located in the waterside town of Mystic, Connecticut. The museum is atypical in that it is not just one building, but rather a 17-acre complex of both indoor and outdoor attractions. The attractions are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from March 27 through October 31 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. from November 1 through November 28. As of August 2010, general admission rates are $24 for adults, $22 for seniors and $15 for children under 17. Admission grants visitors access to all Seaport attractions.

1. 19th Century Village

   • The 19th Century Village section of Mystic Seaport is made up of historic buildings from the 19th century. There are 30 shops and stores located along the street where visitors can shop for items that were popular during the 1800s. People working in the village pay homage to the era by dressing in fashions from that time period and wearing hoop skirts. Visitors can take a horse and carriage ride while visiting the village. Rides are available in season and run from 11 a.m. through 5 p.m. They cost $5 per person, as of August 2010. Along the streets guests will find strolling musicians, historians and storytellers who help explain the era in greater detail. The attraction is historical and interactive.

   Playscapes

   • Playscapes is a children's attraction. It consists of a wooden boat that serves as a kids' playground. There are actually three wooden boats for kids to play on, as well as benches and picnic tables. There are three wooden boats to climb on including a lobster boat, fishing boat and a sailing ship. The area is part of the outdoor portion of the Seaport. The Playscapes area of the Seaport is located right outside of the Planetarium.

   Discovery Barn

   • Discovery Barn is geared toward children ages eight and above. Hands-on experiences at this attraction include knot tying, card games, learning about signal flags, and participating in unfurling a sail. Children are taught about seafaring ways and tasks through interactive experiences set up throughout the Discovery Barn.

   Children's Museum

   • The Children's Museum is a kid-friendly museum that is for children under the age of seven. Kids' activities include sleeping in ship bunks, cleaning the deck, and cooking in the ship's galley. The Children's Museum is a kid friendly version of the formal museum that houses the extensive artwork and document collection. In addition, at 11 a.m. daily between December and March, kids can participate in a storytelling hour and learn about life in the 1900s.

   Treworgy Planetarium

   • The Treworgy Planetarium is a portion of the Seaport that pays homage to the skies that helped guide sailors in the 18th and 19th centuries. Features of this attraction include lectures, presentations and an exhibit highlighting important elements of astronomy.

   Exhibits and Galleries

   • Located in the main museum area of the Seaport are galleries that house paintings, renderings, drawings and exhibits illustrating and chronicling the life and times of seafarers and ships during the 19th century.

   Preservation Shipyard

   • The Preservation Shipyard is an attraction of the Seaport that is designed to help educate and show guests how ships were built and how they are now preserved as historical landmarks. Visitors watch as skilled craftsmen work on the ships. The observation area provides a good view of all activity.

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