September 19 | 6pm | Wavertree, NYC Ferry | Scaled Pricing
Kick off Climate Week with a one-of-a-kind event that takes you aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at the Seaport Museum and up the East River on the NYC Ferry!
Join Holes in the Wall Collective’s “Ferry Talk” hosted by Tory Stephens, Climate Fiction Manager at Grist. Together, we’ll explore the future of New York City through the lens of its waterways and shores—examining transforming ecologies, creative infrastructure, and the environmental realities of a changing climate.
After the conversation, we’ll continue the discussion on an NYC Ferry ride up the East River, reflecting on climate challenges and innovative adaptations. The journey concludes in Long Island City, where guests are invited to keep the conversation going at an optional afterparty at Fifth Hammer Brewing Company.
Click below for full event details, pricing, and tickets via the Holes in the Wall Collective Eventbrite page.
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About Holes in the Wall Collective
Holes in the Wall Collective connects people to place and possibility, creating experiences that give the public fresh ways to engage with difficult subjects and our changing climate. Whether by supporting people and organizations with new audiences and resources or bolstering community and civic engagement through city-wide climate programming, Holes in the Wall Collective supports an ecosystem of change and transformation to step further into a sustainable, viable, and thriving future for all of New York City.
About Grist
Grist is a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to reporting on climate change. Since 1999, Grist has used the power of journalism to document the often unequal impacts of climate change—as well as to show the promise of equitable climate solutions. With 40 journalists spread across nearly 20 US states, Grist is the largest and most experienced climate-focused newsroom in the country.
About NYC Ferry
NYC Ferry operated by City Experiences provides an affordable way to travel between waterfront communities throughout New York City. The six routes span over 60 nautical miles of waterways and connect New Yorkers and visitors to the city’s waterfront communities. Through integrated health and safety, quality and environmental management system, NYC Ferry strives to serve you better and leave the planet a better place than when we began.
About the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree
Wavertree was built at Southampton, England, in 1885 and, after a 24-year sailing career and circumnavigating the globe at least three times, is now the last remaining iron-hulled three-masted full-rigged cargo ship. Today, Wavertree is visited by guests of all ages from around the globe and serves as the centerpiece of the “Street of Ships” at the Seaport Museum. She was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1978 and symbolizes the profound influence of sailing ships, their intrepid sailors, and the bustling waterfront in shaping New York City into a modern metropolis. As a historic vessel with a fascinating past, Wavertree embodies the rich maritime heritage that played a pivotal role in transforming South Street into the vibrant heart of “Where New York Begins.”
Enjoy More That the Museum Offers
Access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at Pier 16 is included with your ticket to this event. Access to the additional historic ships and exhibitions on view is not included. If you would like to explore more that the Museum has to offer, book in advance or ask Museum staff about General Admission tickets when you check in.
General Admission is available Friday through Sunday, from 11am to 5pm and brings you aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose at Pier 16, and into all current exhibitions on view in the first-floor Schermerhorn Row galleries at 12 Fulton Street. Your ticket also sets you on course to explore Maritime City, the Seaport Museum’s immersive, three-floor exhibition at A.A. Thomson & Co., located at 213 Water Street.
Ready for more?
Head over to our Programs and Events page to see what else is happening at the Museum. Sign up for an upcoming talk, learn more about visiting Wavertree, or explore our virtual offerings.