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South Street Seaport Museum

Where New York Begins

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Mission Statement

Mission Statement

The South Street Seaport Museum inspires exploration of New York City by preserving and interpreting the ​origins and growth of New York as a world port, a place where goods, labor, and cultures are exchanged through work, commerce, and the interaction of diverse communities.


Wavertree
Display from the Architecture of Trade Exhibition in Schermerhorn Row
Children help raise Pioneer's sails
Pioneer
Bowne & Co., 209-211 Water Street
Printing Demonstration at Bowne & Co.
Clipper Ship Rainbow at anchor off Castle Garden, 1943
The Fish Landing Slip at Fulton Market, New York, 1887
Seaport Museum's Exhibition Street of Ships: Port and its People

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.

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South Street Seaport Museum

12 Fulton Street
NY, NY 10038
(212) 748-8600
Open: Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm

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