This Week
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
Please Touch
A look into interactive pieces in Maritime City
When visiting a museum you may have noticed signs reading, “Please Do Not Touch.” This is to help preserve the artifacts and artwork on display. However, some exhibitions—like Maritime City—offer interactive components that invite visitors to touch some artifacts and devices.
This month’s Collections Chronicles blog post focuses on the tactile approach to developing “Maritime City” with a specific focus on the four moveable flat files in the first floor gallery. These specially-designed furniture pieces hold 108 artifacts related to drawing and drafting, woodcarving and wood engraving, letterpress printing, and lithography production, allowing each visitor to explore the tools and finished works of the four different trades and crafts at their own pace.
Learn more about the history of museum interactives and touchable artifacts in the new blog post “Please Touch: A look into interactive pieces in Maritime City.”
