This Week
Vote for Best Maritime Museum
The Seaport Museum is nominated for Best Maritime Museum as part of USA TODAY 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards! Cast your vote to help the Museum gain national recognition for the important work it does to tell the story of New York, the city and its people.
If you’ve toured the tall ship Wavertree or lightship Ambrose, explored immersive exhibitions in the Museum’s landmarked buildings, sailed New York Harbor aboard the schooner Pioneer or tugboat W.O. Decker, or attended one of the Museum’s many engaging programs and events, then you know the important work the Museum does to celebrate the waterways, communities, and industries that have shaped the city into the diverse place it is today.
You can help the Seaport Museum claim the top spot by voting once per day through 11:59 AM on Monday, February 9.
Now On View
Maritime City
Explore the Seaport Museum’s three-floor exhibition Maritime City, which highlights how New York City, as we know it today, arose from the sea.
Throughout the extensive exhibition, 540 deliberately-selected objects from the collections and archives of the Museum are on view to underscore how the city’s identity as a global capital of culture and finance is rooted in its origins as a seaport.
As you walk through the exhibition you will discover how the waterways, people, and industries of the Greater New York area led to the creation of a truly diverse city.
Shop at
Bowne & Co.
Wednesday–Sunday
Bowne & Co. weaves together New York’s rich maritime and printing legacy through two distinctive experiences: the Printing Office and Bowne & Co. Stationers. The Printing Office is a workspace that continues the age-old tradition of job (or small-batch) printing using historic presses from the Seaport Museum’s working collection. Next door, Bowne & Co. Stationers is a 19th century-inspired gift emporium selling a carefully curated selection of unique wares.
Stop by Bowne & Co. Stationers to browse house-designed and letterpress-printed paper goods, along with charming books, candles, stationery, home decor, and delightful oddities.
You can also ask our friendly staff about ordering your own custom letterpress printing and joining in seasonal and monthly activities, workshops, and open houses!
Sail New York Harbor
The 2026 Schooner Pioneer Season is Now Posted!
Get your ticket today to sail aboard the one-of-a-kind National Register-listed schooner! Perfect for history buffs, maritime and sailing enthusiasts, romantics, or anyone who loves the water, a sail on the 1885 schooner Pioneer is an unforgettable way to experience New York City. You have the option to help the crew raise the sails or simply sit back and relax on deck while enjoying the breathtaking views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and city skyline.
The Pioneer sailing season runs from May through October, but you can reserve tickets or book a private charter now to get ahead of the booking rush.
Featured Blog
Deepening the Story
Recent Additions to the Seaport Museum Collections
Kick off 2026 by reading along as Director of Collections and Exhibitions Martina Caruso highlights some of the Museum’s recent additions to the collections and archives.
The Seaport Museum’s collections are far more expansive than many people realize. Alongside some of the finest 19th century scrimshaw, paintings, and ship models—plus treasured early-20th century photographs and ocean liner materials—the Museum’s mission to tell New York’s history through a maritime lens has created a foundation for continued growth in innovative and inspiring ways.
From foundational history tied to the Museum’s landmarked buildings and their occupants throughout the centuries, to tattooing history and more recent chapters of New York City’s past, these new acquisitions greatly expand the Museum’s ability to share a broad and inclusive range of narratives with visitors, students, and scholars. Click below to read Expanding the Story: Recent Additions to the Seaport Museum Collections to take a look into these highlights.
