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Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

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

1868 Warehouse A.A. Thomson & Co.
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Explore the Letterpress Print Shop
Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

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Sail New York Harbor

Sail into Sunshine and Good Times

Don’t let the season drift away—catch the late-Summer breeze with the Seaport Museum! Secure your spot today aboard one of the historic vessels—the 1885 schooner Pioneer or the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker—and cruise into an unforgettable adventure. Whether you’re ready to navigate the fair winds of sailing or enjoy a thrilling ride on a classic tugboat, this is your chance to savor New York Harbor’s Summer splendor. 

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This Week

Sinister Secrets of the Seaport

Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.

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.

Forging Maritime Metals

Visit the Seaport Museum for drop-in metalworking demonstrations that delve into the crucial role of blacksmiths during the Age of Sail, both on land and aboard ships at sea.

Seaport Museum at the Back to School Bash

Join the Seaport Museum, the Seaport, Mommy Poppins, and Brooklyn Bridge Parents at the neighborhood Seaport Kids x Back to School Bash! 

Vinyasa on a Vessel

Start your Sunday with a mindful and physical vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of a historic tall ship!

The Shaker Experience and the Broader Immigrant Story

Enjoy an engaging panel discussion on the immigrant experience. This conversation will explore the origins of immigration and how it illuminates or contrasts with the future. 

Included with General Admission

Wednesday–Sunday
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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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Update

1868 Warehouse A.A. Thomson & Co.

The restoration of A.A. Thomson & Co. is nearing completion! In 2019, after securing substantial funding, the Seaport Museum began a careful renovation of this historic warehouse. Working with the celebrated preservation architecture firm Beyer Blinder Belle, the Seaport Museum transformed the historic 12,000-square-foot warehouse into a large-scale exhibition space, a hub for engaging educational programming, and a gathering space for the community.

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Featured Blog

The Works on Paper of Robert Warner

Cataloging the artist’s impressions on New York

In the latest Collections Chronicles blog post, the Seaport Museum’s Director of Collections and Exhibitions collaborates with the Art Director and Operations Manager at Bowne & Co. to share insight into the 495 works on paper created by Robert Warner (1956–2023) that have been formally accessioned as part of the Museum’s permanent collection.

Click below to learn more about the artist as well as the process of inventorying and imaging his works.

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