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Visit the Museum
Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

Black and white photograph depicting passengers aboard North German Lloyd Line ship SS Bremen looking starboard toward Manhattan skyline.

Maritime City Exhibition
Now On View
Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

A schooner sailing in front of the Statue of Liberty.

1885 Schooner Pioneer
Sailing Tickets Now Available

1930 Tugboat W.O. Decker
Ride Tickets Now Available

Tour Historic Ships
Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

Explore the Letterpress Print Shop
Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

Explore the Collection Online
Anytime

Last Call to Enjoy Fourth of July Fireworks at the Seaport Museum

Tickets Are Almost Sold Out!

Get tickets today for you, your friends, and your family to enjoy an unforgettable evening on the waterfront at the Seaport Museum. Take in unbeatable views of the 49th edition of Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks®, launching from the Brooklyn Bridge and four barges positioned right in front of the Museum.

This festive, backyard-style celebration is the ultimate all-ages way to spend Independence Day—packed with energy, vibrant color, and the thrill of fireworks bursting over the New York City skyline. 

To complete the celebration, all ticket holders can purchase a variety of delicious food and refreshing drinks from Cobble Fish, which will have food and drink stations throughout the pier. 

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This Week

Seaport Museum Book Club

Seaport Museum staff and special guests will stir up lively discussions informed by our shared love of literature, history, and preservation at this free program.

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Fresh Prints

This free open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection.

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Red, White & Views: Fourth of July Fireworks at the Seaport Museum

Celebrate the Fourth of July with an unforgettable evening on the waterfront at the South Street Seaport Museum, where you’ll enjoy the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® display from a truly special vantage point.

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It Happened Here: Connecting the City

Join an exciting two-part program that explores the evolution of energy and transportation in New York City—two forces that have shaped the city’s identity and connected millions of people over generations.

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A group of people on the deck of a ship clapping while a person sings and plays a guitar.

In-Person Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music

Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen.

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Family Activity Weekends

Free hands-on activities and engagement stations for kids of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit.

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Museum Admission

Wednesday–Sunday | 11am–5pm

Upcoming Admission Modifications
Friday, July 4: Only open for Red, White & Views: Fourth of July Fireworks at the Seaport Museum, regular admission is not available from 11am to 5pm.

Saturday, July 5: Regular admission is available from 12pm to 5pm.

Tall Ship Wavertree

Lightship Ambrose

Maritime City

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South Street and the Rise of NY

Now On View

Maritime City

Be one of the first to explore the Seaport Museum’s latest exhibition Maritime City, which is now on view! The exhibition highlights how New York City, as we know it today, arose from the sea.

Throughout the extensive three-floor 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.

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Shop at
Bowne & Co.

Wednesday–Sunday

You don’t need a General Admission ticket to the Seaport Museum to visit the Bowne & Co. gift emporium and fancy goods shop.

Stop by to browse the carefully-curated selection of unique books, candles, home decor, stationery, oddities, as well as house-designed and -printed paper goods.

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Sail New York Harbor

Tickets are Now on Sale

Claim your space today and come aboard the historic 1885 schooner Pioneer and 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker for an experience like no other. Soak in the stunning sights of the city skyline while cruising on the Museum’s National Register-listed ships. Tickets are limited, so sign up today to experience the thrill of an on-the-water adventure. This is a unique and unforgettable way to see the Big Apple’s iconic landmarks, making it a must-do adventure for both locals and visitors alike.

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Featured Blog

Timeless Play

Inventorying the Toys and Games from the Museum’s Collections

Have you ever wondered what it was like to play before the advent of modern technology, plastic toys, and video games—in a time when toys were made of cast iron, tin, and wood?

In the new Collections Chronicles blog post, Collections and Exhibitions Management Intern Elizabeth Shack explores the Museum’s collection of vintage toys and historic games and puzzles, and shares her process of preparing the objects to be accessible digitally on the Museum’s free Collections Online Portal. Now you can read about her process of inventorying, cataloguing, and researching the objects—as well as how she dealt with troubling subject matters present in several of the objects.

Read about her internship project and learn about her favorite toys on the newest blog post. The collection spans from the mid-19th century to the early-20th century and includes cast iron fire trucks and circus parades, tin wind up animals, jigsaw puzzles, board games, magic lanterns, and lots of toy boats!

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NY, NY 10038
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Open: Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

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