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Queer History: “Nauti” and Nice Comedy Show

Join hosts Kylie Holloway and Cole Steffensen as they lead a lighthearted LGBTQ+ comedy variety show that dives into New York’s very true and very queer “nauti”-cal past.

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It’s Electric!

Blog Post: Early Electricity in the Titanic Memorial Lighthouse

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Hybrid 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.

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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.

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Please Touch

Blog Post: A look into interactive pieces in Maritime City.

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Restoring the RMS Queen Mary Ship Model

Join the 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. 

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Holi at the Seaport Museum

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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Maritime City

The Seaport Museum’s latest exhibition Maritime City, highlights how New York City, as we know it today, arose from the sea. Throughout the extensive three-floor exhibition, 540 deliberately-selected objects from the collections and archives of the Seaport Museum are on view to underscore how the city’s identity as a global capital of culture and finance is rooted in its origins as a seaport. 

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Russell Shorto Taking Manhattan

Join the Seaport Museum and celebrated historian Russell Shorto for a presentation focusing on Shorto’s newly-released book "Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America."

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Maritime City Press Highlights

See press highlights that share insight into the impressive new exhibition, Maritime City.

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Millions: Migrants and Millionaires Aboard the Great Liners, 1900–1914

Examine, side-by-side, the dichotomy between First Class and Third Class passengers aboard ocean liners of the early 20th century.

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South Street and the Rise of New York

Explore the critical role played by the Seaport and South Street in securing New York’s place as America’s largest city and its rise to become the world’s busiest port by the start of the 20th century.

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Chisel Tip Calligraphy Workshop

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

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Midwinter Recess Family Fun

Looking for family-friendly activities to enjoy while New York City public schools are closed for Midwinter Recess? The Seaport Museum is offering extended open days that each include tours of historic ships, hands-on activities, exploring exhibitions on view, and more. 

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Flirtation Cards: Press Your Luck in Love

Join a post-Valentine’s Day singles mixer and workshop at the 19th century-style letterpress print shop Bowne & Co. and explore the tradition of acquaintance cards—or flirtation cards—a playful variation on the Victorian calling card.

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Print Your Own Valentine’s Day Card

Add a personal touch to your valentine and print your own card at Bowne & Co. using the Seaport Museum’s working collection of 19th century historical printing equipment.

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Maritime City Ribbon Cutting and Opening Celebration

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Lunar New Year at the Seaport Museum

Join the neighborhood Lunar New Year celebration, enjoy free General Admission to the Seaport Museum, and participate in special Lunar New Year activities throughout the day!

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Queen Mary is in the House!

Blog Post: Discover the preservation this monumental ship model

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Eugene O’Neill and the Maritime Experience

Explore the world of maritime history and theatre with the Seaport Museum and Robert A. Richter, Treasurer of The Eugene O’Neill Society, as we discuss the profound impact maritime communities had on the life and work of Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill.

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In the Zone: A Maritime Play by Eugene O’Neill

Step into maritime and theatre history with the Museum and the professional actors of Mariner Theatrical as we bring Nobel Prize-winning playwright Eugene O’Neill’s (1888–1953) powerful maritime play, In The Zone, to life aboard Wavertree.

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Stamp a Dreidel Activity

Celebrate Hanukkah by hot-foil stamping your own wooden dreidel with special letterforms developed by the professional printers at Bowne & Co.

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Gone But Not Forgotten Artist Talk

Join the Seaport Museum with artist Naima Rauam at City Lore Gallery for an engaging discussion about the artist’s work, its connection to the South Street Seaport, and her current exhibition Gone But Not Forgotten.

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Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Explore the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year

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Grain de Sail: A Taste of Modern Sail Freight

Join the Seaport Museum and the schooner Grain de Sail for an engaging two-part tour that will showcase the past and present of transporting cargo under sail. 

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Holiday Tree Lighting Activities

Join the Seaport Museum at Pier 16 and Seaport Square for the annual neighborhood tree lighting event––a magical evening filled with community spirit, music, and cheer.

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Marching Bands at the Seaport Museum

Get ready for a booming morning at the Seaport Museum—your front-row preview of the iconic New York City Thanksgiving Day Parade, a day early!

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Council 400 Office Hours: Plain Sight

Join the Seaport Museum, in partnership with the Black Gotham Experience (BGX) and Big City Tourism, for an engaging discussion as part of the Council 400 Office Hours series, featuring conversations with pedagogues on themes related to the African Diaspora.

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Wayzgoose Holiday Kick Off

Step into the Seaport Museum’s 19th century-style letterpress printing shop Bowne & Co. to kick off the holiday season at our annual Wayzgoose––a 500-year-old printers’ tradition celebrating the changing of the seasons.

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Cursive Conundrums

Blog Post: Spotlight on Museum Archives Program Volunteers Helping with Transcription.

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