Labor on the Waterfront Blog Post: Professions That Helped the Growth of the Port of New York LEARN MORE
Recent Acquisition: Aerial Photographs from Fairchild Aerial Surveys, Inc. Blog Post: A look at some fascinating aerial photos from our colllection LEARN MORE
New York Harbor Lighthouses Blog Post: A Look at Some Notable Lighthouses Found Around NYC LEARN MORE
Preserving the Fleet of the South Street Seaport Museum A conversation about preserving our fleet LEARN MORE
Acquisition Guidelines The Seaport Museum’s Collection Management Policy, last revised in May of 2024, outlines the scope of the Museum’s collection, explains how the museum grows, cares for and makes collections available to the public, and clearly defines the roles of the parties responsible for managing these artifacts. LEARN MORE
Street Advertising in Early 20th Century Manhattan Blog Post: Signage found in Thomas W. Kennedy glass plate negatives LEARN MORE
From Mummies to Mariners: A Conversation on Tattoo History A Conversation on Tattoo History LEARN MORE
Miller Family Beefsteak Dinner Collection Blog Post: exploring the role of women in this male-dominated practice LEARN MORE
A Conversation: Letterpress Printing, a 19th Century Business Today A conversation about letterpress printing LEARN MORE
Hidden Gems: Clipper Ship Cards Blog Post: A Case Study on the Importance of Continued Collection Inventory LEARN MORE
19th Century Tavern Crawl Blog Post: A look at a handful of Manhattan’s taverns in history LEARN MORE
Recent Acquisition: 1860s-1880s Ink and Mucilage Bottles Blog Post: An investigation of printing history in Lower Manhattan LEARN MORE
Introduction to Modern Celestial Navigation Theory Introduction to Modern Celestial Navigation Theory LEARN MORE
Become a Volunteer The Seaport Museum offers year-round opportunities for volunteers on the waterfront and seasonal work aboard our sailing vessels. Both volunteer programs are one-of-a-kind, offering one of the only ways to interact with ships from a bygone era. LEARN MORE
Sponsor Our Work Generous sponsorship sustains the South Street Seaport Museum’s historic preservation efforts, exhibitions, public programs, and education initiatives. LEARN MORE
Bowne & Co., Stationers Visit the gift emporium and letterpress print shop at the Seaport Museum. Using the Museum’s collection of historical equipment, Bowne & Co. continues the tradition of letterpress printing and captures the essence of a turn-of-the-century store, offering a unique and eclectic experience like none-other. LEARN MORE