South Street Seaport Museum
Where New York Begins
Blog Post: Digging into the past—literally
Blog Post: A case study in the institutional archive
Blog Post: An investigation of printing history in Lower Manhattan
Join educator Dr. Christiaan De Beukelaer for a timely conversation centered around the environment, the ocean, and travel, all themes from his latest book "Trade Winds: A Sailing Voyage to a Sustainable Future for Shipping."
Blog Post: Explore the upkeep of our "old hotels"
National Maritime Historical Society Raises Awareness of Seaport Museum
Blog Post: A Case Study on the Importance of Continued Collection Inventory
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.
Join us for a multi-part event with author Anu Sehgal, as she presents her latest children's book, I am a Lotus.
Blog Post: Mount making for museum collections
Blog Post: The research process for the Captain Frank Ley Collection
A Campaign to Save the Seaport Museum
Author Gaelin Rosenwaks' book "Sperm Whales: The Gentle Goliaths of the Oceans"
Blog Post: Discover the Museum’s Flag Collection
Blog Post: Looking at some NYC ferries and their namesakes.
Blog Post: An intern's analysis of the collection research process
Blog Post: The Unexpected Surprises of Art Donations
Blog Post: Summer Interns review their experience in collections
Blog Post: Adventures in Researching a Unique Whale Tooth
Blog Post: Celebrating collections-based work achieved in challenging circumstances
Virtual Learning Program for Grades 2-8
Wavertree open to visitors for FREE
Blog Post: Architectural elements collected by Joseph Mitchell
Step into a gripping narrative of maritime history with best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin as he unveils a true story of resilience, treachery, and survival at the edge of the world.
Blog Post: Examining a material that built New York
Virtual Learning Program for Grades K-8
Virtual guided walking tours in partnership with Urban Archive
Blog Post: How Coffee’s Global Influence Impacted America’s Foundations
Blog Post: NYC as Seen Through One Building With Multiple Identities
Blog Post: Connecting History to Current Events for Virtual School Groups
Blog Post: highlights of architecturally significant buildings
Blog Post: The Dramatic End to Wavertree's Sailing Career
Blog Post: exploring the role of women in this male-dominated practice
Part of Queer History speaker series
Join the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's farewell tour of 1824–1825.
The collections and archives of the South Street Seaport Museum document the rise of New York as a port city, and its role in the development of the economy and business of the United States through social and architectural landscapes with over 28,000 works of art and historical artifacts, and over 80,000 archival materials.
Through the new and improved Collections Online Portal, you can explore highlights from the various collections within the Museum. Whether items are preserved in storage, displayed in Museum galleries, or on loan to fellow institutions, you can digitally discover some of these special objects in digital format.
RFQ information for upcoming renovations to multiple Museum spaces
Explore the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year
To keep the South Street Seaport Museum and our work accessible to all, General Admission tickets are Pay What You Wish during all regular open hours. Visitors are invited to decide what valuation is right for them––the full ticket price, free in-person admission, or any amount in between.
Claim your space to attend this unique poetry reading and book talk with author Steve Mentz who has reimagined Herman Melville's great American classic Moby-Dick, without the monomaniacal quest of Captain Ahab.
Blog Post: The many names of 213-215 Water Street
Immerse yourself in an enthralling exploration of the New York City's history as you engage in a friendly competition against professional tour guides and devoted trivia aficionados.
Conversation exploring the complexities of defining “heroes”
Blog Post: US Customs and ocean liner travelers
Celebrate Diwali, the Indian festival of lights, at the Seaport Museum!
Your gift helps us to interpret, preserve, and share the history of New York
Create a lion chain using paper links inspired by the colorful signal flags
Panel conversation on New Amsterdam
The Seaport Museum presents exclusive, quintessentially New York event and rental venues that promise to transform your event into an unforgettable city experience for you and your guests.
This book talk will delve into the pivotal role that Coenties Slip played in shaping the artistic journeys of renowned American artists that changed the landscape of Modern Art.
Blog Post: Newspaper clippings now on the Collections Online Portal
Blog Post: Rethinking and Investigating this Charming Craft
Blog Post: The rise of marine libraries and sailor literature
Blog Post: The steps of caring for the Museum's tools collection