This 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.

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.

Keep the Winter Olympics spirit high in this afternoon of New York City’s most competitive secrets. Join the Seaport Museum and Double or Nothing Media to explore the grit and glory of the city’s athletic past, from high-stakes Winter traditions on the harbor to the local legends of the early Games.

Stop by a cozy, creative evening at Bowne & Co. filled with live music, hands-on making, and warm community vibes.

Throughout the cooler months, the Seaport Museum’s beloved chantey sing, held on the first Sunday of every month, moves to the hybrid format, inviting you to gathering music lovers both in person at 207 Water Street and online via Zoom.

Make waves at a one-of-a-kind karaoke night celebrating New York’s deep connection to the water, set inside the Seaport Museum’s "Maritime City" exhibition.

Kick off your Earth Day celebrations with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster for a special screening of his recent documentary "The Keeper," which explores the life and legacy of John Lipscomb who spent 25 years patrolling the Hudson.

Join an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion—perfect to close out Women’s History Month—featuring key agency appointees who are leading this work at the city and state level.

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.

Seaport Museum members are invited to a special early-access morning preview with Australian conservation and nature photographer Jon McCormack for a first look at Elements of Wonder: When Nature Becomes Art, opening to the public on Earth Day, April 22.

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

Join an afternoon of music, storytelling, and hidden histories with the Ranzo Boys—New York City’s premier trans maritime trio. Through a dynamic blend of performance and historical context, this event brings to light stories long left out of traditional maritime history.

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.

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.

Join a deep dive into the feminine force of the New York City seaport as we explore the lives of the women who held power in the harbor’s most clandestine corners.

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.

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.

Step into the creative world of Coenties Slip for a special evening premiering three short On This Spot documentaries celebrating pioneering women artists Agnes Martin, Lenore Tawney, and Chryssa.

Join Pulitzer Prizewinning poet and former Poetry Editor of "The New Yorker" Paul Muldoon for a special gathering where participants discuss poems published only that week in literary journals and magazines.

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.

Join the professional designers at Bowne & Co. for a special workshop that explores the art and historical methodologies of calligraphic writing.

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.

Attend this special program where New York high school students showcase their research and advocacy work, tackling wildlife conservation, environmental policies, and their impact on communities and ecosystems.

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.

This temporary exhibition features large-scale photographs by Jon McCormack that explore the natural world at radically different scales—from microscopic mineral formations to aerial views of rivers and coastlines, revealing recurring patterns of form, structure, and movement.

Enjoy free General Admission to the Seaport Museum and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Holi at the South Street Seaport community celebration.

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Join the Seaport Museum for a lively, moderated conversation with author Kelley Kreitz exploring the themes of her new book, Printing Nueva York, and the vibrant world of Spanish-language publishing in nineteenth-century New York City.

The Captain’s Council brings together a distinguished circle of visionary supporters whose leadership helps preserve and share the extraordinary story of “Where New York Begins.” Members of the Captain’s Council play an essential role in sustaining the Museum’s work and shaping its future.

Patron members extend the spirit of preservation and action that the South Street Seaport Museum was founded on even further. As a Patron, your philanthropic support plays a crucial role in advancing and empowering the Museum—strengthening efforts to preserve New York’s maritime history, elevate often overlooked stories, and create meaningful experiences that connect history to the City today.