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On the Water Whales & Whaling American Maritime History The Arts Hands-on Craftspeople Education MSM Stories Antarctica Past and Present: Captain Nat” Palmer From Stonington to Antarctica and the World With Dr. Glenn Gordinier Watch this lecture as Dr. Glenn Gordinier discusses the life and accomplishments ... Read more Antarctica: Continent of Extremes Antarctica 1820 | 2020 Virtual Lecture With Richard Wolak Nathaniel Palmer saw the 7th continent in 1820 but would have had little idea of its massive... Read more Sailor Made: Wish You Were Here Seeing, Sharing, and the Commercialization of Personal Experience With Nicolas Fox A graduate of Harvard College, Nicolas Fox is a maritime artist rep... Read more Sailor Made: The Inner Lives of Sailors The Inner Lives of Sailors With Hester Blum, Ph.D. A professor at Penn State University and the author of several books, Hester Blum teaches courses i... Read more Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea Sneak Peak of Sailor Made with Mirelle Luecke Get a sneak peek into the upcoming exhibit Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea.” Drawing from ... Read more Welcome to our online digital museum! Our nation and the world are enduring unprecedented times and our lives have changed drastically. Many of us are at home with loved ones doing our part to flatten the curve and beat this pandemic. The museum has also had to close its doors temporarily to the public and most of our staff to ensure we too, stay home and stay safe. We are still working hard to bring the museum to you! Within these pages you will find collections of videos, blogs, articles and ways for you to continue to interact with us. We are curating new content to share with you, from an insider look at Watercraft Hall and other behind the scene tours we think you will love! Come back often as we are updating frequently. LATEST VIDEOS LATEST VIDEOS LATEST VIDEOS Antarctica Past and Present: Captain Nat” Palmer From Stonington to Antarctica and the World With Dr. Glenn Gordinier Watch this lecture as Dr. Glenn Gordinier discusses the life and accomplishments of Nathaniel Palmer, local American sea captain, famed Antarctic explorer, and innovative ship builder. Learn about his… Antarctica: Continent of Extremes Antarctica 1820 | 2020 Virtual Lecture With Richard Wolak Nathaniel Palmer saw the 7th continent in 1820 but would have had little idea of its massive extent or incredible characteristics. This talk provides an introduction to Antarctica with an overview… Whaling in the Movies Presented by Senior Curator Fred Calabretta Throughout the history of the motion picture industry Hollywood has often been drawn to whales and whaling as movie themes offering action, excitement, adventure, and occasionally even romance. This presentation explores this story, which… Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea Sneak Peak of Sailor Made with Mirelle Luecke Get a sneak peek into the upcoming exhibit Sailor Made: Folk Art of the Sea.” Drawing from the collection of Mystic Seaport Museum and highlighting many artifacts long hidden from public view,… 1 2 3 4 5 6 … 8 Next » RECENT ARTICLES Antarctica Past and Present: Captain Nat... December 2, 2020 Antarctica: Continent of Extremes December 2, 2020 Sailor Made: Wish You Were Here November 12, 2020 SHARE [sharethis-inline-buttons] About Mystic Seaport Welcome to our online digital museum, where we are bringing the museum to you! Enjoy our collection of blogs, videos, articles and other fun ways to interact with us! ©2020 Mystic Seaport Museum SUBSCRIBE TO THE MYSTIC SEAPORT MUSEUM E-NEWSLETTER We’re Open! Stay informed about Mystic Seaport Museum, sign up for our e-News! You will receive information about upcoming events, exhibits, Museum news, and more. CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE No Thanks...