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Plan Your Visit

Plan Your Visit

Plan your next visit to the South Street Seaport Museum campus today! Wednesday through Sunday, from 11am to 5pm, you are invited to enjoy exhibitions on view in the Museum’s galleries at 213 Water Street and 12 Fulton Street, the historic ships Ambrose and Wavertree that are permanently moored at Pier 16, and the 19th century-style gift emporium and letterpress print shop Bowne & Co., Stationers at 211 Water Street! 

Be sure to explore admission tickets to plan your visit. We look forward to seeing you soon! 

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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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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.

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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.

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South Street Seaport Museum Admission

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.

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Your Digital Guide to the Seaport Museum

During your South Street Seaport Museum visit, enrich your experience with the complimentary arts and culture app, Bloomberg Connects.

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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.

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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.

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The Fleet of Historic Ships

South Street Seaport Museum is home to a fleet of historic ships including the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, the 1885 schooner Pioneer, the 1908 lightship Ambrose, and the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker. Each vessel offers various opportunities for visitors to come aboard and experience her unique contribution to New York’s rich maritime history.

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Accessibility

The Seaport Museum aims to make our facilities accessible to all visitors. Due to the historical nature of our ships and Landmarked buildings, access requirements vary for each location.

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About the 1868 Warehouse A.A. Thomson & Co.

The restoration of A.A. Thomson & Co. is nearing completion! In 2019, the South Street Seaport Museum began a $13.1 million renovation of this historic warehouse. The Seaport Museum has transformed the historic 11,000-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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Bowne & Co., Stationers

Visit the gift emporium and letterpress print shop at the Seaport Museum. Using the Museum’s collection of historical equipment, Bowne & Co. continues the tradition of letterpress printing and captures the essence of a turn-of-the-century store, offering a unique and eclectic experience like none-other.

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Seaport Museum x Urban Archive

Virtual guided walking tours in partnership with Urban Archive

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South Street Seaport Museum

12 Fulton Street
NY, NY 10038
(212) 748-8600
Open: Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

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