Treasures Inside the Museum

Explore several treasures that are part of Mystic Seaport’s regular exhibits, and take a deep dive behind-the-scenes to see how their exhibits come together. Plus, tour the working shipyard that is part of the museum, and learn how their expertise serves ships old and new from around the world.

Explore the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI, where they chronicle more than 100 years of history, and the contributions of individual players are recognized. Then, tour the Electromagnetic Pinball Museum in Pawtucket, RI, to see over 70 years of pinball machines.

Go behind the gates of The Elms, one of Newport’s grand mansions, and explore every corner inside and out. Later, take a tour of the Westerly Armory Museum, where the history of the town is preserved, and the great hall hosts organizations like a local quilters group.

At the American Heritage Museum in Hudson, MA, our military history comes to life. Exhibits include American, German, Japanese, and Soviet tanks and other military vehicles, a collection of early American classic cars, and a hanger full of storied historic aircraft. Look behind the scenes at the restoration of a WWII tank, and witness visitors as they ride in restored tanks from that war.

Blithewold in Bristol, RI, is known for its magnificent grounds and gardens, but the treasures inside also tell stories. Learn how so much of what you see today was rescued from the original house when it was on fire. Later, visit the Seabee Museum to learn the story behind the design of their iconic logo and see a flag that was present at the D-Day invasion in France.

Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI, is recognized as the birthplace of the industrial revolution. In this episode, learn more about the people who made the area what it was and how the machines changed the face of manufacturing everywhere. Plus, discover what makes some of the machines on exhibit so rare, and examine some of the artifacts from the 1890 Cotton Centennial.

At Battleship Cove in Fall River, MA, there are a lot of treasures beyond just the ships themselves. Below the decks are museum exhibits that honor those who served, a battle-scarred flag that flew during a ship's first action, and more. Then, at Linden Place in Bristol, RI, examine magnificent architecture and several treasures, including a spectacular early 19th-century coach.