Mystic Seaport officials  said the layoffs were needed in order to offset stalled revenue growth as well as state and federal funding uncertainty.

Mystic Seaport Museum announced that it is laying off several employees. Christopher Freeman, the interim president and CEO of the organization, said this was a difficult decision to address financial ...

The layoffs, which represent about 15% of the museum’s workforce of nearly 150 people, were felt across the spectrum ...

One of the most beloved attractions in Mystic was just named one of the best open-air museums in the country. USA Today's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards recently released its best of museum rankings, ...

A trip to Connecticut’s vibrant coastline is incomplete without a visit to the Mystic Seaport Museum, which will whisk you away to seaside life in the mid-19th century. The museum’s founders — ...

“Wail on Whalers, a Portrait of Amos Haskins” by Felandus Thames, an “homage to escaped enslaved people who found autonomy in whaling,” is comprised of hairbeads strung on coated wire. The piece is ...

Like no other place in New England, Mystic possesses history, charm, beauty and an amazing variety of places to go. Families can easily spend an entire weekend in Mystic travelling a short distance to ...

Mystic Seaport isn’t just for history buffs; it appeals to families, day-trippers, and anyone who enjoys a waterfront town with character. Whether one’s drawn by maritime history or simply seeking a ...

As Akeia de Barros Gomes walks through an exhibit at Mystic Seaport Museum, she points out fishing decoys and displays of maritime navigational skills. There are also traditional Indigenous and ...