Sips Ahoy: Cocktails and Maritime Fare with Quick Eternity 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. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Launch and Learn Sails 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 MORE
City of Water Day 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. LEARN MORE
Vinyasa on a Vessel Start your Sunday with a mindful and physical vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of a historic tall ship! LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Women Who Wowed 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. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Print Your Own Stationery 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. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Sinister Secrets of the Seaport 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. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Queer History: Polar Exploration 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. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
In-Person Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music 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. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
It Happened Here: Connecting the City 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. LEARN MORE
Red, White & Views: Fourth of July Fireworks at the Seaport Museum Celebrate the Fourth of July with an unforgettable evening on the waterfront at the South Street Seaport Museum, where you’ll enjoy the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® display from a truly special vantage point. LEARN MORE
Fresh Prints 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. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Whiskey Tasting Aboard the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree Join New York Adventure Club and the Seaport Museum for a unique two-hour whiskey tasting experience aboard the historic Wavertree. LEARN MORE
Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience 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. LEARN MORE
Seaport Museum Book Club 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. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Family Activity Weekends 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. LEARN MORE
Pride at the Seaport Museum Kick off Pride Weekend at the Seaport Museum with a full day of engaging community activities and Museum celebrations in honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride. LEARN MORE
A Staging of “A Siren’s Prayer” Join a special live staging of "A Siren’s Prayer"—a bold musical that blends live vocals, instrumentals, and movement to tell a story of ancient power and modern pain. LEARN MORE
Print Your Own Father’s Day Card Looking for a special Father’s Day gift? Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Father’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. LEARN MORE
Trivia Aboard a Tall Ship Immerse yourself in an enthralling exploration of the New York City's history as you engage in a friendly competition against professional tour guides and devoted trivia aficionados. LEARN MORE
Poets Afloat Poets will gather on the deck of Wavertree for a group reading, sharing their creative works inspired by their time on ships in New York Harbor. LEARN MORE
Welcome Tall Ship ARM Cuauhtémoc The Seaport Museum is pleased to co-host the ARM Cuauhtémoc, a sail training tall ship of the Mexican Navy, when she arrives in New York. Throughout her visit she will offer several opportunities for the public to come aboard. LEARN MORE
Flood Awareness Through Innovation and Movement Sign up for this fun-filled and informative afternoon exploring the connections between flooding, the communities it impacts, innovative technology like flood sensors, and how data can be transformed into creative storytelling and movement. LEARN MORE
“Queer” Before “Queer” Blog Post: Language, Clubs, and Hidden Histories in the Archival Collections LEARN MORE
New York City’s Connection to Polar History Discover New York City's connections to historic exploration of both the North and South Poles in this mini-symposium presented by the South Street Seaport Museum and the polar social club, Terror and Erebus Society. LEARN MORE
Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Mother’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. LEARN MORE
Jane’s Walk at the Seaport Museum Reserve your space today for the Museum’s tour Remembering Fulton Fish Market with artist Naima Rauam who spent decades painting scenes of market life. LEARN MORE