Sophia Matsas, Author at Mystic Seaport Museum

Museum awarded $821,000 in Federal funding to Support Education Programming and the Historic Watercraft Collection

Sophia Matsas — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 18:48:25 +0000

Mystic Seaport Museum is pleased to announce the receipt of two federal grants totaling $821,000 to support the Museum’s Center for Experiential Education and the historic watercraft collection. The Museum extends their gratitude to Senators Richard Blumenthal and Chris Murphy for their support in securing this funding. The Museum’s Center for Experiential Education Maritime Adventure Program […]

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Wintertide Returns to Mystic Seaport Museum Presidents’ Day Weekend, February 17-19

Sophia Matsas — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:00:34 +0000

A Three-Day Celebration of Winter Magic, Reindeer Encounters, Ice Sculptures, and Family Fun Mystic, Conn. (January 22, 2024) – Immerse yourself in the frosty festivities of Wintertide at Mystic Seaport Museum, a three-day celebration of the great outdoors in picturesque New England. From February 17 through February 19, visitors of all ages are invited to […]

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New Ticketing System Set to Enhance Your Museum Experience

Sophia Matsas — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 12:22:38 +0000

We’re excited to share that over the past eight months the Museum staff has been working diligently to implement a new ticketing and online order system that will significantly improve your interactions with the Museum. This system will elevate your user experience by providing a quicker and smoother checkout processes, streamlined communication, and a reduction […]

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Mystic Seaport Museum Announces Low Carbon Transformation and Climate Action Initiative

Sophia Matsas — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:27:42 +0000

Mystic Seaport Museum Announces Low Carbon Transformation and Climate Action Initiative Mystic, Conn. (July 28, 2023) – Mystic Seaport Museum is excited to announce its groundbreaking low carbon transformation, coinciding with the momentous occasion of its 100th anniversary. The event will take place on Saturday, July 29, 2023, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the […]

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Join us at Mystic Seaport Museum for the Firefighter Festival

Sophia Matsas — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 17:51:45 +0000

Celebrate 85th Birthday of Fireboat FIRE FIGHTER Mystic, Conn. (July 25, 2023) – Mystic Seaport Museum, in partnership with Mystic Fire Department and Fireboat Fire Fighter Museum, is thrilled to announce the Firefighter Festival, a special event to honor first responders and celebrate the 85th birthday of the iconic Fireboat FIRE FIGHTER. The festival will […]

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Experience an Unforgettable Summer at Mystic Seaport Museum!

Sophia Matsas — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 12:20:02 +0000

Experience an Unforgettable Summer at Mystic Seaport Museum! Mystic, Conn. (June 7, 2023) – Mystic Seaport Museum is thrilled to announce an incredible lineup of captivating summer events. Nestled in the charming coastal village of Mystic, Connecticut, the Museum invites visitors of all ages to embark on an unforgettable journey through maritime history, interactive exhibits, […]

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Mystic Seaport Museum Magazine | Spring 2023

Sophia Matsas — Mon, 08 May 2023 18:09:58 +0000

Spring/Summer 2023 This issue of the Mystic Seaport Museum Magazine features our newest exhibition, Alexis Rockman: Oceanus, and articles on Blue Technology, the Blue Economy, and introduced species, highlighting a shift in perspective at the Museum to raise awareness and inspire conversations around the critical global issues that face our oceans due to the impacts […]

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Alexis Rockman: Oceanus | Exhibition Catalogue

Sophia Matsas — Tue, 18 Apr 2023 19:18:15 +0000

AVAILABLE APRIL 18: ALEXIS ROCKMAN OCEANUS Published by Mystic Seaport Museum and Rizzoli Edited by Christina Connett Brophy Mystic, Conn. (April 18, 2023) – Mystic Seaport Museum is pleased to announce its latest publication Alexis Rockman: Oceanus, available April 18. Published as part of the artist’s upcoming climate-focused exhibition at the Museum, the publication documents […]

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Mystic Seaport Museum Presents Alexis Rockman: Oceanus

Sophia Matsas — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:30 +0000

Museum’s First Solo Exhibition of a Contemporary Artist to Feature 10 Newly-Commissioned Large-Scale Watercolors and Panoramic Painting Opening May 27, 2023 Mystic, Conn. (April 3, 2023) – Mystic Seaport Museum is pleased to present Alexis Rockman: Oceanus, an exhibition of newly-commissioned, marine ecologically-focused watercolors and a central panoramic painting by Alexis Rockman. The exhibition will […]

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Joe Carstairs: The Fastest Woman on Water

Sophia Matsas — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:40:56 +0000

1920’s Queer Speedboat Racer Joe Carstairs: Dubbed “The Fastest Woman on Water” By Elizabeth Ferrara In 1920, Joe Carstairs was racing against American Gar Wood for the Harmsworth British International Motor-boat Trophy. Joe was in the lead when, “without warning, her boat leaped into the air and plunged nose first into the water throwing both […]

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