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Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

Explore the Letterpress Print Shop
Wednesday–Sunday

Tour Historic Ship
Wednesday–Sunday

Explore the Collection Online
Anytime

This Week

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.

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.

The Gingerbread City at the Seaport

Throughout the holiday season, after your visit to the South Street Seaport Museum and tour of the 1908 lightship Ambrose, see a confectionary recreation of the beloved ship nestled among other feats of gingerbread wonder at the seasonal pop-up exhibition, The Gingerbread City.

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.

Visit the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree

Visit the flagship of the Museum’s fleet and learn how people worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing vessel—from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, and crew.

South Street and the Rise of New York

Explore the critical role played by the Seaport and South Street in securing New York’s place as America’s largest city and its rise to become the world’s busiest port by the start of the 20th century.

Seaport Discovery: Exploring Our Waters with Eric Carle

Discover maritime-themed art by Eric Carle, the beloved creator of picture books for young children, and step into his works with huge immersive murals and activities.

Millions: Migrants and Millionaires Aboard the Great Liners, 1900–1914

Examine, side-by-side, the dichotomy between First Class and Third Class passengers aboard ocean liners of the early 20th century.

Visit the 1908 Lightship Ambrose

Tour multiple decks of this National Historic Landmark to see the living and working spaces once inhabited by sailors, as well as the special features that allow the ship to fulfill its mission. Tours are free with a General Admission tickets but selection of timed-entry is required.

General Admission

General Admission tickets are Pay What You Wish during all regular open hours. You are invited to decide what valuation is right for you—take advantage of free in-person admission, the full ticket price, or name your price of anything in between.

Chanukah Menorah Lighting Activities

Celebrate the annual Seaport neighborhood Chanukah Menorah Lighting at the Seaport Museum with free General Admission and an engaging craft activity for people of all ages.

More Time for Shopping at Bowne & Co.

Extended Holiday Hours
November 30–December 23

Wednesdays: 11am–5pm
Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays: 11am–7pm
Sundays: 11am–5pm

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Important Year-End Hours

Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24: 11am–3pm
Christmas Day, Monday, December 25: Closed
Tuesday, December 26: Closed
Wednesday, December 27: 11am–5pm
Thursday, December 28: 11am–5pm
Friday, December 29: 11am–5pm
Saturday, December 30: 11am–5pm
New Year’s Eve, Sunday, December 31: 11am–3pm
New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1: Closed