“Mommy, I like it here.” 
(5 year-old boatbuilder
during a Pirate Birthday
party)

“Thanks for your hospitality. 
You made us feel so
welcome.”  (Mom and her
two sons, Needham, MA)

Testing wooden boat in the water 

The whole pirate crew

BIRTHDAY PARTIES!

Avast there, ye little swabs and come aboard for a fun-filled, hands-on adventure! After exploring the Museum’s replica 18th century fishing schooner (if in port), we’ll build wooden models of it!  Work at our Kid’s Bench to build and rig your own boat under the supervision of museum staff.  After a stop at the paint station, give your boat a sea trial in our large water tank. The boats make a great souvenir to take home –and explore new worlds in the bathtub!
 

Scheduling a Party
Great for schools and scout groups or pirate/birthday parties.  Applicable for kids ages 4-10. $150 for up to ten pirates, $15 per child additional, includes toy wooden boats plus rental of the Museum’s Waterline Education Center. Contact our Education Director at (978) 768-6441 or click here to schedule a party. 

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