Wonderful smaller musuem; you can see just about everything in a few hours. I took advantage of a…read morerainy morning while my friend ran errands to check out a couple of the exhibits here. DON'T miss the Tiffany exhibit, some great pieces of his glass AND paintings, and very interesting family history as well. My plan was to see the Tiffany works, but the wonderful surprise (to me...) was the "Exquisite Miniatures by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist" exhibit showcasing the EXTREMELY detailed works this talented couple and their AMAZING, tiny still lifes, landscapes, and just about everything in the tiniest detail. VERY interesting!! Great diversity of offerings for a smaller/mid-size museum. Thought I could see "everything" in a couple of hours, but ran out of time and will have to plan a return visit. Beautiful building, well-laid out exhibits, friendly staff... VERY worthwhile to visit if you're in the area!!

A great museum able to see all in a couple of hours Many…read morefriendly hosts September is a great time to visit

Mrs. K. and I were not interested in actually going inside the museum or in climbing to the top of…read morethis lighthouse. But wow, we were very interested in seeing, walking around it, enjoying the view of the Sound that you can see from here. This structure was built in 1840 to replace an earlier one from 1823 that succumbed to shoreline erosion, it was crafted from large granite blocks, some salvaged from its predecessor. The tower itself is octagonal and 35 feet tall, attached to a 1 1/2 story keeper's house. Initially lit by an oil lamp and eight parabolic reflectors, it was upgraded to a sixth-order Fresnel lens in 1856 - a leap forward in lighthouse technology. But by 1889, its light was extinguished, replaced by newer beacons on the harbor breakwaters. Its second life began in 1925, when the Stonington Historical Society purchased it for $3,650 and transformed it into what's believed to be the nation's first lighthouse museum. Since then, it's become a repository of local maritime and agricultural history, with exhibits ranging from sea captains' treasures to artifacts from the British bombardment of 1814, including a cannonball embedded in a hearthstone and a rare Congreve rocket. The museum doesn't have its own parking lot but you can park nearby if it's not too busy. Stonington Point and the Dubois Beach have a small lot and it's nice there. If you're passing by on I-95, this is only 20 minutes off the highway. Take the time to detour and check this out. Even if it's not season and the museum is closed, walking around is free. [Review 1071 of 2025 - 124 in Connecticut - 24625 overall]

Very nice small, local museum. Exhibits are varied. War, slavery, whaling, local life. Three rooms…read moreon ground floor, one small upper space that is under renovation and the tower. During our visit the fresnel lens was in a crate on the 2nd level. The staircase to the light housing is narrow and two-way. The ladder to the top is sturdy but takes a bit of maneuvering to get on the platform. Area holds ~ four people and is quite warm. The one employee answered our many questions. They offer senior, first responder and veteran discounts on entry. The museum is air conditioned. A good stop while in the area.

We were a group of four. One person was mid-tour when we arrived. As there is only one docent, she…read morebegan the tour over. We were 3/4 way through our first floor tour when another party arrived. Instead of adding them to the tour, and then covering what they missed, she asked them to wait. The living room is beautiful. Plaster work, beautifully hand painted walls (by a modern artist), elegant furnishings. Photos of the home pre-restoration are showed and discussed in this room. So much work has been done! There are also photos of the family and you learn a bit about them here. We also had the opportunity to ask questions about the home and family. Through this Q&A we discovered in what types of 'shipping' the family were involved. The dining room table displays a variety of period china. The fireplaces on this floor are marble. The dining room light fixture is very interesting, and although not original fits very well and makes a statement. Sadly, the kitchen is not restored for guests to view. There is however a butlers pantry in the dining room displaying more serve ware. An Antarctic research station is named after Captain Palmer and a live feed is shown in the next room as well as several ship models including the one Capt. Palmer was on when he discovered the continent. Information on the gentleman who created these models is also presented. There is a variety of information in this room about Capt. Palmers Antarctic discovery and one of his shipping trades: seal pelts. The short hallway between dining room and this include other items of trade such as Palmer tea and jade. The upper floors are self toured and there are three of them. Stair cases narrow as you ascend. The highest point is a small cupola surrounded by windows with a small bench seat that fits about three. There was a nice breeze with the windows open and long views. The two floors between include bedrooms, 'toilet' rooms, children's play room, fire alarm display, sewing room, office space and storage. Plenty of old furnishings, linens, toys etc. I particularly love the sewing box. Beautiful, intricate work. The price for the two locations is very reasonable and if you have time, are looking for an air conditioned space, love history/architecture/home décor, then this is going to be a nice stop. Free parking is available at the side of the house. Enter at the grand front door. A gift shop is located just inside to the left of the entrance. A restored ice house, storage and out houses are behind the home. I saw no public facilities (but didn't ask). There is a fair amount of land with the home including a small pathway with bench seating along the water on the other side of parking. In July there were plenty of mosquitos. Picnic tables are located behind the research library next to parking. Tickets may be purchased on line through their website as well as at the Stonington light house museum. Stonington residents and historical society member admission is free. Military, senior and first responder discounts are available. July and August the museum is open daily 10am - 4pm. The rest of the year hours are limited - check the website for information.

We visited after being informed that our Stonington lighthouse entrance fee also included entrance…read morehere. It's right down the street Who was Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer? He was credited with discovering Antarctica (whilst hunting for seals) in 1820 at the young age of 21 with a minimal crew. He grew rich and built a stately home in his birthplace of Stonington, CT. After his brothers wife died, Nathaniel and his wife (who were childless) shared the home with his widowed brother and his 4 children. It was great to learn the history of this family and home, feeling transported to another time and imaging what it must have been like. I want to know more. Beautiful furnishings, interesting history and a beautiful setting. Parking is free and plentiful and the grounds are serene and quiet. A great way to spend an hour or so in this quaint town.

On Tuesday, September 29, 2026, we were lucky enough to have Sunshine as our guide through the…read morestreets of Mystic through Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours. We have been to Mystic many times and had no idea how haunted many of the shops and restaurants are in the busy shopping area. We took the 4 pm tour and even though it was daylight, Sunshine's macabre tales were able to fill us with awe and fright, and we'll never look at the quaint town in the same way again! We know it's dark side now, and each time we return and pass a building, we'll remember all the creepy tales Sunshine shared with us! We'll definitely do a different tour through Seaside Shadows when we visit again, and we hope Sunshine will be our trusty guide. We highly recommend Seaside Shadows and Sunshine! You won't be disappointed!

If Mystic has spirits wandering around, I'm convinced they personally approved A.J. as their…read moreofficial spokesperson. Our tour with Seaside Shadows Haunted History Tours LLC was the perfect blend of eerie atmosphere, sharp humor, and legit American History. A.J. tells stories like he's lived them -- vivid, engaging, and sprinkled with just the right amount of comedic sparkle. My friend and I were obsessed. We laughed, we gasped, we whispered "no way" at least ten times. We're already counting down to our next tour. Five stars, forever and always.

Had free day and chance to utilize MPMRC membership for a wampum history and bracelet making event…read more Event was great to see the Gifts of the Ocean exhibit, discuss wampum history with Matthew Pina and then also make a bracelet within the art room at KTJ. Overall great experience and would recommend some of the classes for anyone interested to have a little artistic fun while here in Mystic!

Small, but lovely museum in Mystic, CT. I got to see the "Printmaking and the Unconventional…read morePathways of African American Artists" exhibit which was awesome. Highly recommended. Admission is only $10.

Had my sons birthday there. Is such a large space set up games, artist, popcorn bar,dj, and lots of…read morespace for kids to run around. You can use the restaurant type kitchen which makes it super easy. Makes it affordable we did all the food and brought in drinks/beer/wine. Or use caterer if you want. They have a bar area with cooler, lights, and ac. Part of the deal is you set up and then put back tables/Chairs. The best part is working with the staff they are super helpful and accommodating. John is the manager and will help you out with anything. What a great venue!

Townspeople cooperated to preserve this building occupied by the national guard among others. It is…read morefilled to the brim with artifacts and memorabilia from all wars and has a section about the history of the community and its events. The volunteer docent was very enthusiastic and knowli

This is a fantastic fair.It's the longest operating agricultural in America. It's a great…read moreexperience every year.

Brooklyn town Fair is one of the very best small town Live Stock Argricultural Fairs around. There…read moreare numerous events for everyone and plenty of neat rides and things for children of all ages. There are loads of food vendors serving a variety of tasty treats from, pizza, Polish food, fast food, rotisserie beef, pork, chicken, funnel cakes and many other tantalizing food and desserts items. There is a separate building for home goods, jewelry, appliances and all sorts of arts and crafts for sale. This is the perfect venue serving up a multiplicity of diverse things across a wide spectrum of interests and certainly is worth a stop by.

OK, it's free, it's not 100% ADA compliant, the submarine Nautilus definitely is not…read more It is filled with naval photos, equipment, and explanations for almost everything. there is always someone there that you can ask "What is this?" spanning over 200 years of U.S. naval history. I've done a review of the submarine; this is for the rest of the museum. They have a theater where they show a short film about World War II naval combat. There are dioramas and sections where you can see some of the actual operating systems for the ship. They don't work though. There are some places to sit down if you should get tired. The museum has the usual souvenirs. Young and old will find it an interesting visit.

If you come to the Groton/New London area it's probably because your visit has something to do with…read moresubmarines. The US Navy's Submarine School is located here, Electric Boat builds all of the Navy's nuclear powered submarines here, the free Submarine Museum with the USS Nautilus is here and finally this outdoor park dedicated to US Navy Submariners who died during WW II. That was over 3000 men and the 52 subs lost during the conflict. The Yelp location is accurate and there is free parking around the very small park. The memorial consists of a conning tower from a WW II boat that you can't climb on since there is no access but it is well maintained for viewing. There are 52 small stone tablets commemorating those sunk subs along with a Wall of Honor with the names of all of the perished submariners on it (I believe). The wall looks like the Vietnam Memorial in D.C. and has several benches in front to sit on and reflect. Come spend 15 minutes here and pay your respects.