October 24 | 3pm | Brooklyn, NYC Ferry, Wavertree | Scaled Pricing
Take a special East River Halloween crossing with the Seaport Museum and Holes in Wall Collective that ferries you into the strange, spooky, and unexpected.
The adventure begins at a Brooklyn neighborhood watering hole before boarding the NYC Ferry for an engaging sail from one waterfront to another. As the city drifts by, the ferry becomes a floating salon, with a series of bite-sized encounters featuring experts offering a splash of witches, legends, folklore, natural magic, and mysteries connected to New York Harbor and Lower Manhattan.
At the Museum, gather on the 1885 tall ship Wavertree for seasonal cider, more conversation, and Halloween fun as the ship glows by candlelight. This is the perfect atmospheric setting to raise a glass to the Harbor, swap stories, and discover the more mysterious side of New York’s waterfront.
Preregistration will be required once tickets are available. They will be distributed through Holes in Wall Collective. Access to Wavertree involves climbing a few stairs, walking up an angled gangway, and descending a few stairs onto the deck.
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 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 brings you aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose at Pier 16, and into both exhibitions on view in the first-floor Schermerhorn Row galleries at 12 Fulton Street. General Admission also sets you on course to explore Maritime City, the Museum’s immersive, three-floor exhibition at A.A. Thomson & Co., located at 213 Water Street.
Want to experience even more?
Reserve your tickets for the landmark exhibition The Promise of Liberty: Words That Shaped a Nation. Book in advance and save with a discounted combo ticket that includes both General Admission and The Promise of Liberty.
Plan Your Visit
We look forward to welcoming you! Before your visit, please review the Visitor Guide and Frequently Asked Questions. You’ll find helpful information on ticketing and discounts, planning a family visit, directions and accessibility at each of our historic sites, the visitor code of conduct, what is and isn’t permitted across the Museum campus, tips for using technology during your visit, and more.
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.