Appointments are now required for all CRC visitors and must be made at least 7 days in advance. Schedule a Visit
Please email collections@mysticseaport.org with any questions
With more than two million objects, the Collections Research Center (CRC) at Mystic Seaport houses one of the premier maritime collections in the United States. In person or on the web, we make our collections available to all researchers. Please bear in mind that some collections are restricted for research.
Visiting from Mystic Seaport Grounds
Stay on the left/west side of the street, and walk north on Route 27 toward the CRC. Continue to the Latitude 41° Restaurant, and cross the street using the crosswalk at the North (Additional) Parking Lot.
From the North Parking Lot
Walk north on the sidewalk along Route 27; the CRC is the brick building ahead of you. Walk through the archways. On your right you will see the door. Once inside the second door, use the phone on the wall to contact the research desk at extension 5367.
Driving Directions
The Collections Research Center is located at 112 Greenmanville Avenue in Mystic, CT 06355.
From I-95. Follow Route 27 south toward Mystic Seaport. At the traffic light in front of the Latitude 41° Restaurant, turn left into the North (Additional) Parking Lot and right into the parking area.
From Route 1. Follow Route 27 north toward Mystic Seaport. At the traffic light in front of the Latitude 41° Restaurant, turn right into the North (Additional) Parking Lot and right into the parking area.
Accessible and short-term parking is available on Velvet Lane just north of the CRC. An inclined ramp leads to the front door from the north side of the building.