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.
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.
Sail New York Harbor
Tickets are Now on Sale
Claim your space today and come aboard the historic 1885 schooner Pioneer for an experience like no other. Soak in the stunning sights of the city skyline while cruising on the Museum’s National Register-listed schooner. Tickets are limited, so sign up today to experience the thrill of sailing on Pioneer. 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.
Featured Blog
It’s Electric!
Early Electricity in the Titanic Memorial Lighthouse
The restoration of the Titanic Memorial Lighthouse at the South Street Seaport Museum continues full steam ahead with preservation architects Jan Hird Pokorny Associates (JHPA). In the latest Collections Chronicles blog post, Martina Caruso, the Museum’s Director of Collections and Exhibitions, focuses on one of the Lighthouse’s most distinctive feature—the light itself—and shares the fascinating history of electricity in Lower Manhattan. Caruso also shares highlights from her recent conversation with Kurt Hirschberg, Associate Partner at JHPA, about the progress of the restoration and plans to reactivate the Lighthouse’s historic lighting system.
Titanic Memorial Lighthouse, ca. 1920. Courtesy of the Seamen’s Church Institute Archives.
Click the button below to read about the memorial’s iconic light and the ongoing restoration of this beloved piece of New York’s maritime history.