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MUSEUM GALLERY PROGRAMS

MUSEUM GALLERY PROGRAMS

Visit the Museum’s Indoor Galleries

South Street Seaport Museum’s galleries—the artifacts, exhibits, and even the walls themselves—tell the story of the growth of New York from Lenape settlement to Dutch colonial outpost to thriving metropolis. Students visiting the Museum galleries in our 200-year-old building go back in time to learn about the past, the present, and the future.

Museum Gallery Programs are currently paused because of COVID restrictions. Please contact us below to be the first to receive updates on our schedule.

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Return to Middle School Programs


New York Sails Through Time

90 minutes | Grades 6–8           

On Pause

Look around in our Seaport neighborhood and out on the water. What do you see? What would you have seen in the year 1921? 1721? 1521? Through handling artifacts, studying maps, and comparing the Seaport now with historical images and models from years gone by, students will further their understanding of the history of our community and how it developed.


The Erie Canal and NYC

90 minutes | Grades 6–8           

On Pause

Before 1825, New York City was no different from any other East Coast port. The opening of the Erie Canal changed everything. Students will work with hands-on demonstrations of model wagons, barges, and canal locks, plus examine maps, artwork, artifacts, and primary sources to discover how the Erie Canal turned New York City into the nation’s center of finance and changed the entire United States.


Archaeology Detectives

90 minutes | Grades 6–8           

On Pause

Dig down, layer by layer in Manhattan. What do you find? Historical clues! Students excavate dig boxes to find artifacts, then analyze them to learn about the many different people who lived in this neighborhood over the past 500 years.


Millions: NYC Immigration in the 20th Century

90 minutes | Grades 6–8           

On Pause

For years, lightship Ambrose stood watch in New York Harbor, marking the entrance for ships to America – including ocean liners like Titanic and Aquitania that once dominated transatlantic travel.  Thousands of people arrived on each voyage: the first-class passengers in the lap of luxury, with the third-class confined to the stuffy lower decks. 

  • Tour the lightship Ambrose as well as the museum gallery.
  • Study photos, maps, and artifacts to develop an understanding of immigration in early 20th century New York.
  • Compare the different experiences of first-class and third-class passengers.
Exhibition: Millions

All programs are designed for groups of up to 34 students (40 people maximum including chaperones). We do not recommend combining small classes into a large group.

All programs are aligned with New York City and State Social Studies and Science Learning Standards. Programs can be customized to meet your curricular goals and the needs of your students.


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Reservations and payment required in advance. To book a program or for more information on details, pricing, and reservation process, please contact us below or call us at (212) 748-8568.

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South Street Seaport Museum

12 Fulton Street
NY, NY 10038
(212) 748-8600
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Wed-Sun 11am-5pm

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