Step Back in Time at the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car from anywhere in South Shore, take Route 3 North towards Boston. Continue on Route 3 until you reach I-93 North. Merge onto I-93 North and continue for about 12 miles. Take exit 20 for the South Station/Congress Street. Merge onto Surface Road and then turn left onto Congress Street. The Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum will be on your right at 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210. Parking is available nearby, but it may incur a parking fee that varies by location.

• Public Transportation

  For those using public transportation, start by heading to the nearest MBTA station in South Shore. You can take the Commuter Rail from stations like Braintree or Quincy to South Station in Boston. The trip typically takes about 30-45 minutes. Once at South Station, exit and walk towards Atlantic Avenue. From there, take a right and continue to Congress Street. Turn left onto Congress Street, and you will find the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum at 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210. The fare for the Commuter Rail varies based on your starting station, typically around $10-$15 one way.

• Combination of Car and Public Transportation

  If you're driving to a nearby train station in South Shore (like Braintree or Quincy), you can park there and take the Commuter Rail to South Station. After arriving at South Station, walk towards Atlantic Avenue, turn right, and continue to Congress Street. Turn left on Congress Street, and the Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum will be at 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210. Remember to check for parking fees at the train station as well as the fare for the Commuter Rail.