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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes takes visitors on a fascinating journey through American history by exploring how the night sky influenced some of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Presented daily from June 21 through September 7 at the Treworgy Planetarium\, this immersive show reveals the surprising connections between astronomy and events that helped shape the United States. \nFrom Paul Revere’s midnight ride to Abraham Lincoln’s visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War\, and even the planning of the D-Day invasion during World War II\, Stars and Stripes demonstrates how the Moon\, stars\, and the forces of gravity have played unexpected roles throughout history. Combining storytelling with stunning planetarium visuals\, the program offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes \nDates: Daily\, June 21 – September 7\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. \nVenue: Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum \nLocation: Mystic\, CT \nAdmission: Additional fee required \nAbout the Show\nStars and Stripes explores the relationship between astronomy and American history through several remarkable stories\, including: \n\nHow the phase of the Moon helped conceal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride.\nWhy President Abraham Lincoln made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War.\nHow the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon influenced the timing of the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy.\n\nUsing the planetarium’s immersive projection system\, guests experience the night sky as it appeared during these historic moments while learning how celestial events influenced critical decisions and military strategy. \nAbout Treworgy Planetarium\nLocated inside Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Treworgy Planetarium presents educational programs that combine astronomy\, science\, navigation\, and maritime history. Its state-of-the-art digital projection system creates an immersive environment where visitors can explore the universe while discovering the important role the night sky has played throughout history. \nWhy Attend\nStars and Stripes offers a unique perspective on American history by revealing how astronomy has influenced some of the nation’s defining events. Whether you’re interested in history\, science\, or simply looking for an engaging family activity during a visit to Mystic Seaport Museum\, this daily planetarium show provides an entertaining and educational experience. \nTickets\nThere is an additional fee is required for this planetarium program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-seaport-planetarium-show-stars-and-stripes/2026-09-01/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes takes visitors on a fascinating journey through American history by exploring how the night sky influenced some of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Presented daily from June 21 through September 7 at the Treworgy Planetarium\, this immersive show reveals the surprising connections between astronomy and events that helped shape the United States. \nFrom Paul Revere’s midnight ride to Abraham Lincoln’s visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War\, and even the planning of the D-Day invasion during World War II\, Stars and Stripes demonstrates how the Moon\, stars\, and the forces of gravity have played unexpected roles throughout history. Combining storytelling with stunning planetarium visuals\, the program offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes \nDates: Daily\, June 21 – September 7\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. \nVenue: Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum \nLocation: Mystic\, CT \nAdmission: Additional fee required \nAbout the Show\nStars and Stripes explores the relationship between astronomy and American history through several remarkable stories\, including: \n\nHow the phase of the Moon helped conceal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride.\nWhy President Abraham Lincoln made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War.\nHow the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon influenced the timing of the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy.\n\nUsing the planetarium’s immersive projection system\, guests experience the night sky as it appeared during these historic moments while learning how celestial events influenced critical decisions and military strategy. \nAbout Treworgy Planetarium\nLocated inside Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Treworgy Planetarium presents educational programs that combine astronomy\, science\, navigation\, and maritime history. Its state-of-the-art digital projection system creates an immersive environment where visitors can explore the universe while discovering the important role the night sky has played throughout history. \nWhy Attend\nStars and Stripes offers a unique perspective on American history by revealing how astronomy has influenced some of the nation’s defining events. Whether you’re interested in history\, science\, or simply looking for an engaging family activity during a visit to Mystic Seaport Museum\, this daily planetarium show provides an entertaining and educational experience. \nTickets\nThere is an additional fee is required for this planetarium program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-seaport-planetarium-show-stars-and-stripes/2026-09-02/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes takes visitors on a fascinating journey through American history by exploring how the night sky influenced some of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Presented daily from June 21 through September 7 at the Treworgy Planetarium\, this immersive show reveals the surprising connections between astronomy and events that helped shape the United States. \nFrom Paul Revere’s midnight ride to Abraham Lincoln’s visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War\, and even the planning of the D-Day invasion during World War II\, Stars and Stripes demonstrates how the Moon\, stars\, and the forces of gravity have played unexpected roles throughout history. Combining storytelling with stunning planetarium visuals\, the program offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes \nDates: Daily\, June 21 – September 7\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. \nVenue: Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum \nLocation: Mystic\, CT \nAdmission: Additional fee required \nAbout the Show\nStars and Stripes explores the relationship between astronomy and American history through several remarkable stories\, including: \n\nHow the phase of the Moon helped conceal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride.\nWhy President Abraham Lincoln made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War.\nHow the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon influenced the timing of the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy.\n\nUsing the planetarium’s immersive projection system\, guests experience the night sky as it appeared during these historic moments while learning how celestial events influenced critical decisions and military strategy. \nAbout Treworgy Planetarium\nLocated inside Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Treworgy Planetarium presents educational programs that combine astronomy\, science\, navigation\, and maritime history. Its state-of-the-art digital projection system creates an immersive environment where visitors can explore the universe while discovering the important role the night sky has played throughout history. \nWhy Attend\nStars and Stripes offers a unique perspective on American history by revealing how astronomy has influenced some of the nation’s defining events. Whether you’re interested in history\, science\, or simply looking for an engaging family activity during a visit to Mystic Seaport Museum\, this daily planetarium show provides an entertaining and educational experience. \nTickets\nThere is an additional fee is required for this planetarium program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-seaport-planetarium-show-stars-and-stripes/2026-09-03/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260705T020852Z
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260904T160000
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SUMMARY:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes takes visitors on a fascinating journey through American history by exploring how the night sky influenced some of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Presented daily from June 21 through September 7 at the Treworgy Planetarium\, this immersive show reveals the surprising connections between astronomy and events that helped shape the United States. \nFrom Paul Revere’s midnight ride to Abraham Lincoln’s visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War\, and even the planning of the D-Day invasion during World War II\, Stars and Stripes demonstrates how the Moon\, stars\, and the forces of gravity have played unexpected roles throughout history. Combining storytelling with stunning planetarium visuals\, the program offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes \nDates: Daily\, June 21 – September 7\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. \nVenue: Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum \nLocation: Mystic\, CT \nAdmission: Additional fee required \nAbout the Show\nStars and Stripes explores the relationship between astronomy and American history through several remarkable stories\, including: \n\nHow the phase of the Moon helped conceal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride.\nWhy President Abraham Lincoln made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War.\nHow the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon influenced the timing of the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy.\n\nUsing the planetarium’s immersive projection system\, guests experience the night sky as it appeared during these historic moments while learning how celestial events influenced critical decisions and military strategy. \nAbout Treworgy Planetarium\nLocated inside Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Treworgy Planetarium presents educational programs that combine astronomy\, science\, navigation\, and maritime history. Its state-of-the-art digital projection system creates an immersive environment where visitors can explore the universe while discovering the important role the night sky has played throughout history. \nWhy Attend\nStars and Stripes offers a unique perspective on American history by revealing how astronomy has influenced some of the nation’s defining events. Whether you’re interested in history\, science\, or simply looking for an engaging family activity during a visit to Mystic Seaport Museum\, this daily planetarium show provides an entertaining and educational experience. \nTickets\nThere is an additional fee is required for this planetarium program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-seaport-planetarium-show-stars-and-stripes/2026-09-04/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Summer Friday Music Series at the Mystic Seaport Museum
DESCRIPTION:Summer Friday Music Series at Mystic Seaport Museum returns May 22 through September 11\, bringing free live music and waterfront summer atmosphere to Mystic Seaport Museum every Friday evening throughout the season\, excluding July 3. Held outdoors at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern\, the series invites visitors to spread out blankets and lawn chairs across the museum grounds while enjoying live performances overlooking the Mystic River. Free museum entry begins at 5 p.m. through the North Entrance\, turning the event into one of the shoreline’s most relaxed and scenic recurring summer gatherings. \nThe Summer Friday Music Series features a rotating lineup of local and regional musicians spanning multiple genres and styles throughout the summer. Performances range from acoustic covers and classic rock-inspired sets to country\, pop\, folk\, reggae\, and other crowd-friendly live music designed to complement the laid-back waterfront setting. The opening week features Southeastern Connecticut musician Ethan Cash\, known for performing songs across multiple decades and genres while interacting closely with audiences throughout his performances. \nSet against the historic backdrop of Mystic Seaport Museum’s waterfront campus\, the weekly series combines live music\, summer sunsets\, and shoreline energy into a recurring Friday night tradition for both residents and visitors. With limited seating available on the lawn\, attendees are encouraged to arrive early\, settle in near the water\, and enjoy an evening atmosphere that feels distinctly tied to summer in Mystic and the Connecticut shoreline. \nEvent Details\nSeries Dates: Fridays\, May 22 – September 11\, 2026 (No concert July 3) \nPerformance Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nFree Museum Admission: Begins at 5:00 p.m. through the North Entrance \nLocation:\nSchaefer’s Spouter Tavern Lawn\nMystic Seaport Museum\n75 Greenmanville Avenue\nMystic\, CT 06355 \nAdmission: Free \n2026 Performance Schedule\nJuly 24 – Act III\nAn eclectic group performing a lively mix of jazz\, R&B\, and blues. \nJuly 31 – Tish Rabe and Friends\nA popular quartet featuring jazz\, contemporary country\, and rock favorites. \nAugust 7 – James Harris\nA Berklee College of Music graduate and accomplished guitarist and vocalist performing acoustic classic rock\, modern rock\, jazz\, and popular favorites. \nAugust 14 – Anna May\nAlternative Americana with thoughtful songwriting\, poetic lyrics\, and folk-inspired storytelling. \nAugust 21 – Nick Bosse\nA Southeastern Connecticut singer-songwriter blending country\, southern rock\, and bluegrass with a modern Nashville sound. \nAugust 28 – Andre and Eddie\nA crowd-pleasing duo performing soul\, Motown\, classic rock\, blues\, and other timeless favorites. \nSeptember 4 – James Harris\nReturning for a second performance featuring acoustic rock\, jazz\, classical guitar\, and popular music. \nSeptember 11 – Kenn Morr Band\nClosing the series with original Americana and roots rock from their latest album\, Still Shining. \nWhat to Bring\n\nLawn chairs or blankets\nPicnic dinner or enjoy food available at the museum\nFriends and family for a relaxing evening by the water\nA light jacket for cooler evenings along the Mystic River\n\nGood to Know\n\nFree admission begins at 5:00 p.m. through the Museum’s North Entrance.\nSeating on the lawn is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nVisitors are encouraged to arrive early to claim a spot overlooking the Mystic River.\nConcerts are held outdoors and are weather dependent.\nSchaefer’s Spouter Tavern will be open with food and beverages available for purchase.\n\nEvent Highlights\n\nWeekly live music overlooking the Mystic River\nFree Friday evening admission to Mystic Seaport Museum\nOutdoor lawn seating in a historic waterfront setting\nRotating lineup of local and regional musicians\nFamily-friendly atmosphere\nFood and drinks available from Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern\nOne of Mystic’s signature summer Friday night traditions
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/summer-friday-music-series-at-the-mystic-seaport-museum/2026-09-04/
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Family Field Day at Mystic Seaport Museum
DESCRIPTION:Family Field Day at Mystic Seaport Museum brings sack races\, bucket brigades\, barrel rolling\, and other classic outdoor games to the Village Green on Saturday\, September 5. \nThe Labor Day weekend event is designed as an old-fashioned field day for all ages\, using the Museum’s historic Seaport Village as the backdrop for an afternoon built around simple games rather than screens or elaborate attractions. \nFamily Field Day is included with regular Mystic Seaport Museum admission\, so there is no separate event ticket required. Participants can check in at a pop-up tent on the Village Green and take home a commemorative ribbon from the day. \nSack Races\, Bucket Brigades and Barrel Rolling\nThe activities reach back to the kind of games that could once turn a schoolyard\, community picnic or town gathering into a competition. \nMystic Seaport Museum has specifically announced sack races\, bucket brigades and barrel rolling among the September 5 activities\, with additional field-day games planned. \nThe format keeps things simple and physical. \nSack races have competitors trying to hop their way across a finish line while standing inside sacks. Bucket brigades turn teamwork into the competition\, with participants working together to move water from one point to another. Barrel rolling adds a game that feels especially at home inside a recreated maritime village. \nThe Museum is describing the event as appropriate for visitors of all ages rather than limiting participation to children. \nA Field Day in the Middle of a 19th-Century Seaport\nThe location makes Family Field Day different from holding the same collection of games on a modern athletic field. \nMystic Seaport Museum’s Village Green sits within a recreated 19th-century coastal community populated with historic buildings\, working trades and waterfront spaces. \nThe Museum’s Seaport Village contains dozens of historic structures gathered from locations around New England and arranged to interpret life in a maritime community during the 1800s. \nVisitors can move between homes\, shops and trade buildings while interpreters demonstrate skills that were once part of everyday coastal life. \nFamily Field Day puts recreational activities into that setting. \nInstead of simply learning how people lived and worked in earlier generations\, families get a chance to participate in the kind of uncomplicated group play that predates modern amusement parks\, video games and organized youth sports. \nTake Home a Field Day Ribbon\nVisitors who want to participate can stop at the event’s pop-up tent to check in. \nMystic Seaport Museum says participants will be able to take home a commemorative ribbon. \nThere’s no indication that families need to arrive at a specific time or commit to an organized tournament. The activities are part of the Museum’s Labor Day weekend programming and take place during a regular day at the Museum. \nThat makes it easy to combine Field Day with the rest of a Mystic Seaport Museum visit. \nMake It a Full Museum Day\nFamily Field Day is only one part of what’s available once visitors are inside the gates. \nMystic Seaport Museum covers approximately 19 acres along the Mystic River and combines historic vessels\, exhibition galleries\, a recreated seaport village and a working preservation shipyard. \nThe centerpiece of the waterfront collection is the Charles W. Morgan\, launched in 1841 and now the world’s last surviving wooden whaleship. \nVisitors can also explore the Museum’s collection of historic watercraft and watch maritime preservation work underway at the Henry B. du Pont Preservation Shipyard. \nFor families\, the Museum also maintains hands-on and interactive experiences that connect subjects such as sailing\, maritime history and science. \nThat makes Field Day something that can be folded into a much larger day rather than necessarily being the sole reason for visiting. \nA family could spend some time competing on the Village Green\, explore the historic village\, climb aboard vessels open to visitors and continue along the waterfront. \nA Labor Day Weekend Send-Off to Summer\nThe September 5 date puts Family Field Day at the beginning of Labor Day weekend and near the unofficial end of the summer season. \nThat’s intentional. \nMystic Seaport Museum is presenting the event as a way to wrap up summer with an afternoon of outdoor play\, laughter and family activities. \nThere’s also something fitting about doing that without making the day overly complicated. \nNo specialized equipment is needed. \nThere isn’t a long schedule of performances to follow. \nAnd there’s no separate admission charge once visitors are inside the Museum. \nShow up at the Village Green\, find the Field Day check-in tent and join a game. \nFamily Field Day Is Included With Museum Admission\nThere is no additional charge for Family Field Day beyond regular Mystic Seaport Museum admission. \nVisitors do still need admission to the Museum itself. \nThe Museum is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\, with the grounds remaining open until 6 p.m. \nBecause Family Field Day takes place inside the Museum\, visitors can purchase regular admission and spend the rest of the day exploring the campus before or after participating in the games. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Family Field Day\nDate: Saturday\, September 5\, 2026\nVenue: Mystic Seaport Museum\nLocation: Village Green\nAddress: 75 Greenmanville Avenue\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nMuseum Hours: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.\nGrounds Close: 6 p.m.\nAdmission: Included with regular Mystic Seaport Museum admission\nActivities: Sack races\, bucket brigades\, barrel rolling and additional classic field-day games\nAges: All ages\nCheck-In: Pop-up tent on the Village Green\nKeepsake: Participants can take home a commemorative ribbon \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase Museum admission\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/family-field-day-at-mystic-seaport-museum/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes takes visitors on a fascinating journey through American history by exploring how the night sky influenced some of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Presented daily from June 21 through September 7 at the Treworgy Planetarium\, this immersive show reveals the surprising connections between astronomy and events that helped shape the United States. \nFrom Paul Revere’s midnight ride to Abraham Lincoln’s visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War\, and even the planning of the D-Day invasion during World War II\, Stars and Stripes demonstrates how the Moon\, stars\, and the forces of gravity have played unexpected roles throughout history. Combining storytelling with stunning planetarium visuals\, the program offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes \nDates: Daily\, June 21 – September 7\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. \nVenue: Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum \nLocation: Mystic\, CT \nAdmission: Additional fee required \nAbout the Show\nStars and Stripes explores the relationship between astronomy and American history through several remarkable stories\, including: \n\nHow the phase of the Moon helped conceal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride.\nWhy President Abraham Lincoln made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War.\nHow the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon influenced the timing of the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy.\n\nUsing the planetarium’s immersive projection system\, guests experience the night sky as it appeared during these historic moments while learning how celestial events influenced critical decisions and military strategy. \nAbout Treworgy Planetarium\nLocated inside Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Treworgy Planetarium presents educational programs that combine astronomy\, science\, navigation\, and maritime history. Its state-of-the-art digital projection system creates an immersive environment where visitors can explore the universe while discovering the important role the night sky has played throughout history. \nWhy Attend\nStars and Stripes offers a unique perspective on American history by revealing how astronomy has influenced some of the nation’s defining events. Whether you’re interested in history\, science\, or simply looking for an engaging family activity during a visit to Mystic Seaport Museum\, this daily planetarium show provides an entertaining and educational experience. \nTickets\nThere is an additional fee is required for this planetarium program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-seaport-planetarium-show-stars-and-stripes/2026-09-05/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260906T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T235339Z
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SUMMARY:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes takes visitors on a fascinating journey through American history by exploring how the night sky influenced some of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Presented daily from June 21 through September 7 at the Treworgy Planetarium\, this immersive show reveals the surprising connections between astronomy and events that helped shape the United States. \nFrom Paul Revere’s midnight ride to Abraham Lincoln’s visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War\, and even the planning of the D-Day invasion during World War II\, Stars and Stripes demonstrates how the Moon\, stars\, and the forces of gravity have played unexpected roles throughout history. Combining storytelling with stunning planetarium visuals\, the program offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes \nDates: Daily\, June 21 – September 7\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. \nVenue: Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum \nLocation: Mystic\, CT \nAdmission: Additional fee required \nAbout the Show\nStars and Stripes explores the relationship between astronomy and American history through several remarkable stories\, including: \n\nHow the phase of the Moon helped conceal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride.\nWhy President Abraham Lincoln made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War.\nHow the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon influenced the timing of the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy.\n\nUsing the planetarium’s immersive projection system\, guests experience the night sky as it appeared during these historic moments while learning how celestial events influenced critical decisions and military strategy. \nAbout Treworgy Planetarium\nLocated inside Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Treworgy Planetarium presents educational programs that combine astronomy\, science\, navigation\, and maritime history. Its state-of-the-art digital projection system creates an immersive environment where visitors can explore the universe while discovering the important role the night sky has played throughout history. \nWhy Attend\nStars and Stripes offers a unique perspective on American history by revealing how astronomy has influenced some of the nation’s defining events. Whether you’re interested in history\, science\, or simply looking for an engaging family activity during a visit to Mystic Seaport Museum\, this daily planetarium show provides an entertaining and educational experience. \nTickets\nThere is an additional fee is required for this planetarium program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-seaport-planetarium-show-stars-and-stripes/2026-09-06/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes
DESCRIPTION:Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes takes visitors on a fascinating journey through American history by exploring how the night sky influenced some of the nation’s most pivotal moments. Presented daily from June 21 through September 7 at the Treworgy Planetarium\, this immersive show reveals the surprising connections between astronomy and events that helped shape the United States. \nFrom Paul Revere’s midnight ride to Abraham Lincoln’s visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War\, and even the planning of the D-Day invasion during World War II\, Stars and Stripes demonstrates how the Moon\, stars\, and the forces of gravity have played unexpected roles throughout history. Combining storytelling with stunning planetarium visuals\, the program offers an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Mystic Seaport Planetarium Show: Stars and Stripes \nDates: Daily\, June 21 – September 7\, 2026 \nTime: 3:00 p.m. \nVenue: Treworgy Planetarium at Mystic Seaport Museum \nLocation: Mystic\, CT \nAdmission: Additional fee required \nAbout the Show\nStars and Stripes explores the relationship between astronomy and American history through several remarkable stories\, including: \n\nHow the phase of the Moon helped conceal Paul Revere during his famous midnight ride.\nWhy President Abraham Lincoln made an unexpected visit to the U.S. Naval Observatory during the Civil War.\nHow the gravitational relationship between the Earth and Moon influenced the timing of the Allied D-Day landings at Normandy.\n\nUsing the planetarium’s immersive projection system\, guests experience the night sky as it appeared during these historic moments while learning how celestial events influenced critical decisions and military strategy. \nAbout Treworgy Planetarium\nLocated inside Mystic Seaport Museum\, the Treworgy Planetarium presents educational programs that combine astronomy\, science\, navigation\, and maritime history. Its state-of-the-art digital projection system creates an immersive environment where visitors can explore the universe while discovering the important role the night sky has played throughout history. \nWhy Attend\nStars and Stripes offers a unique perspective on American history by revealing how astronomy has influenced some of the nation’s defining events. Whether you’re interested in history\, science\, or simply looking for an engaging family activity during a visit to Mystic Seaport Museum\, this daily planetarium show provides an entertaining and educational experience. \nTickets\nThere is an additional fee is required for this planetarium program. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/mystic-seaport-planetarium-show-stars-and-stripes/2026-09-07/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-08/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T170000
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-09/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-10/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-11/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Summer Friday Music Series at the Mystic Seaport Museum
DESCRIPTION:Summer Friday Music Series at Mystic Seaport Museum returns May 22 through September 11\, bringing free live music and waterfront summer atmosphere to Mystic Seaport Museum every Friday evening throughout the season\, excluding July 3. Held outdoors at Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern\, the series invites visitors to spread out blankets and lawn chairs across the museum grounds while enjoying live performances overlooking the Mystic River. Free museum entry begins at 5 p.m. through the North Entrance\, turning the event into one of the shoreline’s most relaxed and scenic recurring summer gatherings. \nThe Summer Friday Music Series features a rotating lineup of local and regional musicians spanning multiple genres and styles throughout the summer. Performances range from acoustic covers and classic rock-inspired sets to country\, pop\, folk\, reggae\, and other crowd-friendly live music designed to complement the laid-back waterfront setting. The opening week features Southeastern Connecticut musician Ethan Cash\, known for performing songs across multiple decades and genres while interacting closely with audiences throughout his performances. \nSet against the historic backdrop of Mystic Seaport Museum’s waterfront campus\, the weekly series combines live music\, summer sunsets\, and shoreline energy into a recurring Friday night tradition for both residents and visitors. With limited seating available on the lawn\, attendees are encouraged to arrive early\, settle in near the water\, and enjoy an evening atmosphere that feels distinctly tied to summer in Mystic and the Connecticut shoreline. \nEvent Details\nSeries Dates: Fridays\, May 22 – September 11\, 2026 (No concert July 3) \nPerformance Time: 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. \nFree Museum Admission: Begins at 5:00 p.m. through the North Entrance \nLocation:\nSchaefer’s Spouter Tavern Lawn\nMystic Seaport Museum\n75 Greenmanville Avenue\nMystic\, CT 06355 \nAdmission: Free \n2026 Performance Schedule\nJuly 24 – Act III\nAn eclectic group performing a lively mix of jazz\, R&B\, and blues. \nJuly 31 – Tish Rabe and Friends\nA popular quartet featuring jazz\, contemporary country\, and rock favorites. \nAugust 7 – James Harris\nA Berklee College of Music graduate and accomplished guitarist and vocalist performing acoustic classic rock\, modern rock\, jazz\, and popular favorites. \nAugust 14 – Anna May\nAlternative Americana with thoughtful songwriting\, poetic lyrics\, and folk-inspired storytelling. \nAugust 21 – Nick Bosse\nA Southeastern Connecticut singer-songwriter blending country\, southern rock\, and bluegrass with a modern Nashville sound. \nAugust 28 – Andre and Eddie\nA crowd-pleasing duo performing soul\, Motown\, classic rock\, blues\, and other timeless favorites. \nSeptember 4 – James Harris\nReturning for a second performance featuring acoustic rock\, jazz\, classical guitar\, and popular music. \nSeptember 11 – Kenn Morr Band\nClosing the series with original Americana and roots rock from their latest album\, Still Shining. \nWhat to Bring\n\nLawn chairs or blankets\nPicnic dinner or enjoy food available at the museum\nFriends and family for a relaxing evening by the water\nA light jacket for cooler evenings along the Mystic River\n\nGood to Know\n\nFree admission begins at 5:00 p.m. through the Museum’s North Entrance.\nSeating on the lawn is limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nVisitors are encouraged to arrive early to claim a spot overlooking the Mystic River.\nConcerts are held outdoors and are weather dependent.\nSchaefer’s Spouter Tavern will be open with food and beverages available for purchase.\n\nEvent Highlights\n\nWeekly live music overlooking the Mystic River\nFree Friday evening admission to Mystic Seaport Museum\nOutdoor lawn seating in a historic waterfront setting\nRotating lineup of local and regional musicians\nFamily-friendly atmosphere\nFood and drinks available from Schaefer’s Spouter Tavern\nOne of Mystic’s signature summer Friday night traditions
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/summer-friday-music-series-at-the-mystic-seaport-museum/2026-09-11/
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:From Sails to Stars: Mystic Seaport Celebrates 60 Years of Star Trek
DESCRIPTION:From Sails to Stars: Mystic Seaport Celebrates 60 Years of Star Trek on Saturday\, September 12\, for a full day connecting two very different eras of exploration: mariners navigating Earth’s oceans and the fictional crews who have spent six decades exploring the final frontier. \nThe celebration includes special planetarium programs\, guest speakers\, a space-themed photo opportunity\, and a screening of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan. Visitors are encouraged to arrive in costume or fan apparel as Mystic Seaport marks the 60th anniversary of a television series that turned ships\, captains\, navigation and exploration into a vision of humanity’s future. \nThe entire celebration is included with general Museum admission. \nStar Trek Turns 60\nThe original Star Trek premiered on NBC on September 8\, 1966\, making Mystic Seaport’s September 12 celebration almost exactly 60 years after American audiences first boarded the USS Enterprise. \nThe original series lasted only three seasons\, but its influence proved far greater than its initial ratings suggested. \nSyndication introduced Kirk\, Spock\, McCoy and the Enterprise to new audiences. Feature films followed. Then came Star Trek: The Next Generation\, Deep Space Nine\, Voyager and Enterprise\, followed by a new generation of series including Discovery\, Picard\, Lower Decks\, Prodigy and Strange New Worlds. \nSix decades later\, Star Trek has become one of popular culture’s most enduring visions of exploration. \nThat’s where Mystic Seaport Museum enters the story. \nFrom Sails to Stars\nAt first glance\, a Star Trek celebration might seem like an unusual fit for a museum filled with wooden ships\, maritime artifacts and stories of 19th-century sailors. \nThe Museum is leaning directly into that contrast. \nLong before electronic navigation and GPS\, mariners crossed oceans using the sky. \nCelestial navigation relies on observations of the sun\, moon\, planets and stars to determine a vessel’s position. A navigator using instruments such as a sextant could measure the altitude of a celestial body above the horizon and use that information\, along with accurate time and navigational tables\, to calculate a ship’s position. \nFor sailors far from land\, the night sky wasn’t simply something to look at. \nIt was part of the navigation system. \nThe Star Trek universe takes that ancient relationship between navigation and the heavens and pushes it into the future. Instead of sailors using stars to cross an ocean\, Starfleet crews travel between them. \nSpecial programs at Mystic Seaport Museum’s Treworgy Planetarium will explore that connection during the anniversary celebration. \nThe Wrath of Khan Meets Moby-Dick\nOne of the day’s highlights is a screening of Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan\, the 1982 film widely regarded as one of the defining entries in the franchise. \nThe choice has a particularly strong connection to Mystic Seaport Museum. \nThe Wrath of Khan isn’t simply a science-fiction adventure. Its story deliberately draws on Herman Melville’s Moby-Dick. \nRicardo Montalbán’s Khan Noonien Singh becomes an Ahab-like figure\, allowing his desire for revenge against James T. Kirk to consume virtually everything else. The film makes its literary inspiration increasingly explicit as Khan’s pursuit of Kirk moves toward its conclusion. \nThat makes Mystic Seaport an unusually appropriate place to revisit the film. \nHerman Melville sailed aboard the whaleship Acushnet beginning in 1841\, experiences that became part of the maritime world behind Moby-Dick. That same year\, the whaleship Charles W. Morgan was launched from New Bedford. \nToday\, the Morgan survives at Mystic Seaport Museum as the world’s last remaining wooden whaleship from the American whaling fleet. \nA 19th-century novel about a captain pursuing a white whale eventually helped shape a 20th-century movie about a genetically engineered man pursuing a starship captain. \nFrom the deck of a whaleship to the bridge of the Enterprise\, the distance isn’t quite as great as it first appears. \nA Day for Star Trek Fans\nThe Museum is encouraging fans to become part of the celebration rather than simply watch it. \nVisitors can attend wearing Star Trek costumes and fan apparel\, although full-face masks are not permitted. \nA space-themed photo opportunity will provide another place to embrace the science-fiction side of the day\, while the planetarium and speaker programs dig deeper into the science\, history and culture connecting maritime and space exploration. \nSome portions of the celebration have limited capacity. \nThe Museum says seating for lectures and the film screening will be first-come\, first-served\, so visitors particularly interested in those programs should keep that in mind when planning the day. \nRobb Pearlman Brings Star Trek Trivia to the Performance Stage\nThe day’s programming also includes an appearance by #1 New York Times bestselling author and Trekspurt Robb Pearlman at 1:30 p.m. on the Performance Stage. \nPearlman has written more than 90 books\, including a substantial collection devoted to Star Trek. His Mystic program combines a conversation about his work with a live trivia competition inspired by his new Star Trek: The Ultimate Trivia Deck. \nHe’ll also have books and trivia decks available for signing. \nWe’re giving Pearlman’s appearance its own CT Beacon event page\, including more about his unusual career writing about Star Trek and what fans can expect from the trivia showdown. \nSee our complete guide: Star Trek Trivia With Robb Pearlman at Mystic Seaport Museum. \nExploration Before Starfleet\nThere’s a larger idea behind From Sails to Stars that fits Mystic Seaport particularly well. \nThe people represented throughout the Museum’s collections lived in a world in which the ocean could still contain enormous unknowns. \nSailors departed familiar shores without satellites\, radio communication or electronic charts. They relied on their ships\, instruments\, knowledge of the natural world and observations of the sky. \nStar Trek took that same human impulse and imagined where it might eventually lead. \nIts most famous opening wasn’t about conquering space. \nIt was about exploring it. \nThat makes the 60th anniversary more than an excuse to put Starfleet uniforms among the square-riggers. Mystic Seaport is using science fiction to look at something maritime history and Star Trek have shared from the beginning: the desire to find out what’s beyond the horizon. \nEvent Details\nEvent: From Sails to Stars: A STAR TREK 60th Anniversary Celebration\nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nVenue: Mystic Seaport Museum\nAddress: 75 Greenmanville Avenue\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nProgramming: Guest speakers\, planetarium shows\, space-themed photo opportunity and film screening\nFilm: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan\nSpecial Program: Robb Pearlman conversation and Star Trek trivia at 1:30 p.m.\nCostumes: Star Trek costumes and fan apparel encouraged; full-face masks are not permitted\nAdmission: Included with general Museum admission\nCapacity: Screening and lectures have limited capacity; admission is first-come\, first-served \nMore information is available at the Event Website link below. \nTo purchase Museum admission\, click the Event Ticketing link below. \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown.
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/from-sails-to-stars-mystic-seaport-celebrates-60-years-of-star-trek/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-12/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Star Trek Trivia With Robb Pearlman at Mystic Seaport
DESCRIPTION:Star Trek Trivia with Robb Pearlman at Mystic Seaport Museum on Saturday\, September 12\, combining a conversation with one of the franchise’s most prolific pop-culture authors with a live trivia showdown built around more than 60 years of Star Trek. It’s part of From Sails to Stars: A STAR TREK 60th Anniversary Celebration held at the museum all day Saturday. \nThe program begins at 1:30 p.m. on the Performance Stage. It features Pearlman\, a #1 New York Times bestselling author\, editor\, and self-described pop culturalist whose long relationship with Star Trek has produced books ranging from affectionate parody to fitness guides\, children’s titles\, and explorations of the franchise’s characters and ideas. \nAfter the conversation\, Pearlman turns quizmaster\, testing the audience with questions drawn from his newly released Star Trek: The Ultimate Trivia Deck. \nRobb Pearlman Has Made a Career Out of Pop Culture\nPearlman’s bibliography stretches far beyond the final frontier. \nHe has written more than 80 books for adults and children and has worked professionally across writing\, editing\, art direction\, licensing and publishing. His projects have touched properties including The Office\, Marvel\, Scooby-Doo\, The Golden Girls\, Bob Ross\, I Love Lucy and The Princess Bride. \nHis publishing career has been similarly broad. Pearlman spent years at Rizzoli\, including time as associate publisher for Universe\, and has worked with major entertainment and publishing brands throughout his career. \nBut Star Trek has become one of his specialties. \nPearlman is a regular speaker at pop-culture conventions and has been part of Star Trek: The Cruise\, giving him a relationship with Trek fandom that extends well beyond simply writing licensed books. \nFrom Kirk and Spock to Body by Starfleet\nPearlman’s first Star Trek book\, 2014’s Fun with Kirk and Spock\, approached the franchise from an unexpected direction. \nIt borrowed the visual and linguistic simplicity of old Dick and Jane-style early readers and applied it to Kirk\, Spock and the frequently dangerous universe around them. \nThe joke worked because Pearlman understood both sides of it. \nHe told Publishers Weekly that he recognized an overlap between adults nostalgic for childhood books and fans who had grown up watching Star Trek\, often with their families. \nMore Trek projects followed. \nHis bibliography includes Star Trek: Redshirt’s Little Book of Doom\, Search for Spock: A Star Trek Book of Exploration\, The Wit and Wisdom of Star Trek\, Star Trek: Body by Starfleet\, Star Trek: Starfleet Is…\, Star Trek Discovery: The Book of Grudge\, The Star Trek Book of Friendship and Star Trek: The Girl Who Made the Stars. \nThat last title adapted the story Michael Burnham hears from her father in Star Trek: Discovery into a book written specifically for younger readers. \nPearlman’s Trek work has consequently covered parody\, humor\, fitness\, friendship\, children’s storytelling and franchise lore. \nSeptember’s Mystic appearance adds trivia to the list. \nThe Ultimate Trivia Deck Is Brand New\nThe timing of the event isn’t accidental. \nStar Trek: The Ultimate Trivia Deck was released on August 18\, 2026\, less than a month before Pearlman’s appearance in Mystic. \nThe officially licensed game contains 200 cards and 400 questions spanning more than 60 years of Star Trek. \nAnd this isn’t simply a trivia set devoted to Kirk\, Spock and the original Enterprise. \nThe questions reach across the franchise’s television series and movies\, from Star Trek: The Original Series and The Next Generation through newer installments including Strange New Worlds. \nQuestions are divided among four broad categories: Technology; Characters; Events and Anomalies; and Planets\, Places and Cultures. \nEach card contains two questions at different difficulty levels. Answer the easier question correctly and the player can attempt the harder one for additional points. \nThe formats also vary between straightforward questions and answers\, multiple choice and true-or-false. \nThat structure gives Pearlman plenty of material for the audience competition at Mystic Seaport. \nThink You Know Star Trek? Here’s the Test\nAfter the conversation portion of the program\, Pearlman will host a live trivia contest inspired by the new deck. \nThat changes the event from a conventional author appearance into something considerably more participatory. \nThe Museum is framing the challenge around finding the “ultimate Trekkie\,” so brushing up on only one corner of the franchise may not be enough. \nThe published trivia deck reaches across characters\, technology\, planets\, cultures and events from different eras of Trek. A fan who can explain the inner workings of the Enterprise-D may run into a question about Klingon history. Someone who knows every original-series episode may suddenly be dealing with a newer series. \nThat breadth is appropriate for a franchise celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2026. \nThe original Star Trek premiered on NBC on September 8\, 1966. Pearlman’s Mystic appearance comes just four days after the anniversary of that first broadcast. \nSixty Years of Star Trek\nWhat began as a television series struggling to survive in the ratings has become one of the most durable fictional universes in popular culture. \nGene Roddenberry’s original series lasted only three seasons\, but its afterlife proved much bigger than its initial run. \nMovies followed. Then The Next Generation\, Deep Space Nine\, Voyager and Enterprise. A new television era eventually brought Discovery\, Picard\, Lower Decks\, Prodigy and Strange New Worlds\, among other projects. \nThe franchise’s longevity has also produced something unusual for a trivia event: several generations of fans can arrive with completely different areas of expertise. \nOne person may have watched Kirk and Spock when the episodes originally aired. Another may have discovered Jean-Luc Picard in syndication. Younger fans may have entered the universe through Discovery\, Prodigy or Strange New Worlds. \nPearlman’s work has frequently played with exactly that multigenerational quality of Trek fandom. \nAt Mystic Seaport\, those generations get to compete. \nAn Author Talk That Doesn’t End With the Talk\nPearlman will also have books and copies of the trivia deck available for signing following the program. \nThat gives the afternoon a three-part structure: conversation\, competition and signing. \nIt also provides an opportunity to hear from someone who approaches licensed pop culture from both sides of publishing. \nPearlman isn’t only an author handed established characters and asked to write about them. His career has included acquiring\, editing\, developing and art directing projects based on major entertainment properties. \nThat makes the conversation potentially broader than Star Trek trivia alone. His career sits at the intersection of fandom and the publishing business that turns familiar fictional worlds into books\, games and other objects fans can take home. \nThen comes the part where somebody has to prove they actually know how many nacelles are on the Enterprise-D. \nA Different Kind of Voyage at Mystic Seaport\nThere’s also something pleasantly fitting about bringing Star Trek to Mystic Seaport Museum. \nOne institution preserves stories of people who ventured across oceans in wooden sailing ships. \nThe other imagined humanity taking that same impulse much farther. \nMystic Seaport’s historic vessels represent an era when leaving port could mean disappearing beyond reliable communication for months or years. Star Trek took exploration\, navigation\, unknown territory and life aboard a ship and transported those ideas into space. \nThe technologies could hardly be more different. \nThe basic fascination with going somewhere no one around you has seen remains surprisingly familiar. \nOn September 12\, the Museum’s Performance Stage trades square-riggers for starships for an afternoon. \nEvent Details\nEvent: Star Trek Conversation and Trivia with Robb Pearlman\nDate: Saturday\, September 12\, 2026\nTime: 1:30 p.m.\nLocation: Performance Stage at Mystic Seaport Museum\nAddress: 75 Greenmanville Avenue\, Mystic\, CT 06355\nGuest: Robb Pearlman\nProgram: Author conversation followed by a Star Trek trivia contest\nTrivia: Inspired by Star Trek: The Ultimate Trivia Deck\nBook Signing: Books and trivia decks will be available for signing\nNew Release: Star Trek: The Ultimate Trivia Deck\, released August 18\, 2026 \n  \n  \nFeatured image is an artistic representation inspired by the event and may not depict the actual people\, location\, or activities shown. \n  \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/star-trek-trivia-with-robb-pearlman-at-mystic-seaport-museum/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-13/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-14/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-15/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-17/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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SUMMARY:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks
DESCRIPTION:Brickwrecks: Sunken Ships in LEGO Bricks drops visitors into centuries of maritime mystery and disaster at Mystic Seaport Museum.. The internationally touring exhibition combines massive LEGO® ship recreations with real maritime history\, creating an experience that feels part museum exhibit\, part interactive adventure. As the first American stop for the exhibition\, Mystic Seaport becomes the latest host for a showcase that has previously appeared at major maritime museums in Europe and Australia. \nThe exhibit features eleven detailed LEGO® models recreating famous shipwrecks and maritime disasters spanning thousands of years\, including the Titanic\, the Vasa\, Franklin’s Arctic expedition ships Terror and Erebus\, and the ancient Uluburun trading vessel. Created in partnership with LEGO® Certified Professional Ryan “The Brickman” McNaught\, the displays combine historical storytelling with surprisingly intricate engineering and visual detail. Some models even include cross-section cutaways revealing what happened beneath the waterline. \nInteractive experiences throughout the exhibit invite visitors to test survival scenarios\, operate a remote underwater vehicle\, experiment with ship stability\, and build LEGO® creations of their own. Alongside the models are replica artifacts\, archaeological tools\, and multimedia displays exploring how modern researchers investigate shipwrecks and what those discoveries reveal about trade\, exploration\, disaster\, and human history. The result is an exhibit that works equally well for families\, history buffs\, LEGO® fans\, and anyone who still secretly wants to touch every museum display. \n 
URL:https://thectbeacon.com/event/brickwrecks-sunken-ships-in-lego-bricks-3/2026-09-18/
LOCATION:Mystic Seaport\, 75 Greenmanville Ave\, Mystic\, CT\, \,06355-1946\,\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mystic Seaport
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