Wed–Sun | 11am–5pm | Pay What You Wish
General Admission tickets are Pay What You Wish during all regular open hours Wed–Sun, 11am–5pm.
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. Please be as generous as you can. As a non-profit organization, the amount you pay for your ticket makes a big difference in helping the Museum continue telling the story of Where New York Begins.
Your General Admission tickets include access to:1885 tall ship Wavertree
South Street and the Rise of New York
Millions: Migrants and Millionaires Aboard the Great Liners, 1900–1914
Seaport Discovery: Exploring Our Waters with Eric Carle
Free guided tours of the 1908 lightship Ambrose, a floating lighthouse, are also available. Selection of timed-entry is required.
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General Admission Includes:



South Street Seaport Museum
By subway: Take the A, C, 2, 3, J, Z, 4, or 5 train to Fulton Street.
By bus: Take the M-15 SBS or M-15 to Fulton Street.
By water: The NYC Ferry, and New York Waterway provide service to Pier 11. The Staten Island Ferry provides services to Whitehall Terminal.
Parking: Parking lots can be found at Front and John Streets, as well as 294 Pearl Street.