The objects in the special collections at the Seaport Museum illustrate the history of many topics related to American history, science, and the arts. The Seaport Museum’s special collections contain more than 15,000 ship plans as well as other rare and unique objects. Access to these collections is restricted, but requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Highlights include: The Alan Govenar and Kaleta Doolin Tattoo Collection, and the W. & A. Fletcher Co. ship plans collection, and a small collection of archaeological artifacts.
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