Museums can be a fun way to learn but after awhile, you can get bored of looking at things from behind a window. Thankfully, there are places where you can actually touch history and experience the past firsthand. How, you ask? By visiting a living history museum! The fully immersive experience allows you to step back in time, with the help of actors and dedicated historians. In Connecticut, we have Mystic Seaport, The Museum of America and the Sea. The entire seaport is considered a museum, including some of the boats, In fact, it’s the nation’s leading maritime museum. Check it out:

Start your visit to Mystic Seaport at the newly opened Thompson Exhibition Building.
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Then, enjoy strolling through the recreated 1870s seafaring village.
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Even in the winter, the charm of the buildings shines through.
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On warm days, you can pack a picnic to enjoy on McGraw quad and let the kids run around while you enjoy the ocean breeze.
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Or opt for a quiet meal at Spouter's tavern instead. This trip to the museum is more like a vacation.
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For instance, at this museum, you can actually hop on a boat. Even the last wooden whaleship in the world, Charles W Morgan.
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And you'll definitely want to stop by in the summer for the Civil War reenactment. Watching a historical event unfold in a historical village is pretty cool.
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There's no shortage of fun at this museum. The family won't even realize they're learning.
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You absolutely have to visit!
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Mystic Seaport is located at 75 Greenmanville Avenue, Mystic, Connecticut 06355.

Want more historical seafaring towns? Then say hello to the best fishing town in Connecticut: Stonington.

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