November 28 | 5–8pm | 12 Fulton Street | Free
Get into the festive spirit at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries with extended hours from 5–8pm during the neighborhood holiday tree lighting event!
Witness the annual tree lighting ceremony on the cobblestone streets, and pop into the Museum’s introduction galleries for some seasonal delight. Families and visitors of all ages are encouraged to join in the creative fun by crafting your own baggywrinkle, charming maritime-inspired decorations perfect for the holidays, using vibrant yarn. Baggywrinkle, traditionally made from unraveled ropes, is a ships’ tool used to safeguard sails from damage.
This event is free, but please let us know that you’re coming by registering below.
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Live performances and additional family activities will take place on Fulton Street during the tree lighting to mark the official start of the holidays. More information on the full line up coming soon!
Enjoy More That the Museum Offers
This event occurs outside of the Seaport Museum’s regular open hours. Access to the Museum’s historical ships is not included with this free event. To see more that the Museum has to offer, ask Museum staff about our Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm Pay What You Wish General Admission ticket when you check in.
Pay What You Wish General Admission tickets include access to all current exhibitions on view in the introduction gallery space at 12 Fulton Street and access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree. Free timed tickets for a tour of the 1908 lightship Ambrose are available separately at no additional cost.
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.