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This Italianate cast iron and stone warehouse was designed by renowned New York City architect Stephen D. Hatch in 1868 for Alexander and William A. Thomson of A. A. Thomson & Co. metal and tin business.

For four centuries, the Port of New York has been central to the country’s growth, becoming the busiest harbor in the world by the end of the Civil War, fueling finance, manufacturing, and publishing, and establishing the city as a gateway for millions of immigrants.

These three brick buildings are excellent examples of the Greek Revival style, which flourished in New York City during the 1830s and 1840s. David Louderback (active early 19th century), who initially owned 211 Water St., built all three commercial buildings.

Schermerhorn Row helped to usher in a new age of commercial architecture. It was a Georgian-Federal style structure built for commerce alone, known as a counting-house. It combined storefronts, offices, and warehouses into one building.

This masonry, cast iron, and timber-framed landmarked building was built in 1850 for the A.A. Low & Brothers, a prominent China Trade export firm that was active well past the end of the 19th century. The company was New York’s most successful firm in the China Trade.

This Fall, the South Street Seaport Museum will host an outdoor photographic exhibition featuring six American individuals of Norwegian descent who share their personal interpretation of their own ethnic origins.

Come aboard Wavertree for a free self-guided exploration of the historical ship while enjoying the breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights and a live performance by musician and songwriter Blair Lamb.

Start your Sunday with a mindful and physical vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of a historic tall ship!

Seaport Museum staff and special guests will stir up lively discussions informed by our shared love of literature, history, and preservation at this free program.

From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history.

Join New York Adventure Club and the Seaport Museum for a unique two-hour whiskey tasting experience aboard the historic Wavertree.

Celebrate this rich legacy of Bowne & Co. in new hands-on workshops! Sign up today for an immersive program where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish.

This free open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection.

Join the Seaport Museum and The Seaport for a breathtaking, one-night-only performance by French acrobatic troupe Compagnie Basinga and internationally renowned tightrope artist Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga.

Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen.

This incredible collection of thematic sails enhances the already fantastic daytime sailing experience at the South Street Seaport Museum with an array of fascinating events.

Learn all about queer maritime and polar history in this evening of free talks in this mini-symposium presented by the South Street Seaport Museum and the polar social club, Terror and Erebus Society.

Join the typographically-inclined at Bowne & Co. for an evening that celebrates a shared love of type, lettering, and the written word.

Kick off Climate Week with a one-of-a-kind event that takes you aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at the Seaport Museum and up the East River on the NYC Ferry!

Join the Seaport Museum and Plastic Odyssey aboard the Wavertree for The Ocean Awakens, a one-of-a-kind conference bringing together leaders from the corporate, startup, and nonprofit sectors for an afternoon dedicated to the ocean.

Join the Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree for one of New York City’s only public Navratri events—a vibrant and energetic Raas-Garba celebration aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree!

Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.

Free hands-on activities and engagement stations for kids of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit.

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Explore the fascinating world of shipboard food and enjoy flavorful bites and sips inspired by Moby-Dick, as the Seaport Museum teams up with Quick Eternity—a brand-new Seaport cocktail bar reimagining the seaside whaling taverns of Herman Melville’s classic novel.

For this special initiative, the Museum joins dozens of communities across the region who will host events on and near the water to celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront.

Join an exciting two-part program that explores the evolution of energy and transportation in New York City—two forces that have shaped the city's identity and connected millions of people over generations.