(AP) Mystic Seaport in southeastern Connecticut launched a historic whaling ship on Sunday, celebrating the maritime past of Connecticut, New England and the United States. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy tied ...

The new exhibition, which examines the cultural, industrial, and ecological consequences of the whaling industry, opens later this spring.

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 ...

Mystic Seaport Museum will host the 34th annual Antique Marine Engine Expo on Aug. 16 and 17. One of the nation’s longest-running events of its kind, the expo will feature more than 300 exhibits ...

MYSTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — It’s a day for which they have worked and it’s an honor they will cherish. Many are fleeing persecution and others seeking opportunity. “Almost every family here in America, ...

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, ...