March 19 | 6:30pm | 213 Water Street | Free
Join the South Street Seaport Museum and the New York Ship Lore and Model Club for an evening celebrating the history and restoration of the monumental 22-foot-long builder model of RMS Queen Mary, now on display in the Museum’s new three-floor exhibition Maritime City.
Martina Caruso, Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Seaport Museum, will begin the evening with an engaging multimedia presentation giving a brief history of this impressive artifact, as well as the sumptuousness that came to light during its restoration process—from the shine of its propellers, to the detail of its mother of pearl windows and the fittings of the upper decks. Through never-before-shared videos and a captivating mix of historical, archival, and modern photographs, you’ll discover how this 1935 ship model was packed and transported from a temporary loan on board the Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, to its new specially designed display case within the newly renovated A.A. Thomson & Co. building.
Following the presentation, attendees are invited on a guided tour of the exhibition, with an up-close look at the impressive model in her new display case. Strategically placed mirrors allow you to take in every dazzling detail of this maritime masterpiece from all angles.
Advanced registration is encouraged for this event but walkups will be accommodated as possible. A reception with sparkling wine and seltzer will close the evening.
Enjoy More That the Museum Offers
Access to the historic ships and introduction galleries at the Seaport Museum is not included with this event. If you would like to explore more that the Museum has to offer, book in advance or ask Museum staff about admission tickets, available Saturday and Sunday from 11am to 5pm when you check in.
Museum admission tickets grant access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose at Pier 16 as well as all current exhibitions on view in the introduction galleries inside Schermerhorn Row located at 12 Fulton Street.
Admission tickets for March 12 and later will include entry to the forthcoming Maritime City exhibition in A.A. Thomson & Co. located at 213 Water Street. Be among the first to explore this exciting new exhibition and reserve your admission ticket now!
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.