Mystic Seaport, Mystic, Conn.

One of the leading maritime museums in the country, Mystic Seaport is home to 500 boats and millions of maritime artifacts and photos. It was built during the Great Depression. This historic facility offers hands-on experiences so students can get a sense of life in a whaling and fishing community of the 1800s. They can also see a planetarium show. Mystic Seaport offers several “sample day” field trip plans to help schools tailor the trip to their students and curriculum.