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.

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

Blog Post: Women in Caricature from the Rare Books Collection

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.

Becoming a member of the Seaport Museum is more than a benefit; it’s a commitment to keeping New York’s stories alive. As a member, your support sustains a people-first Museum, created by New Yorkers for New Yorkers, and helps ensure these histories are preserved, shared, and reimagined for generations to come.

Spend Valentine’s Day afternoon at a special program celebrating love, poetry, and connection. Come discover Walt Whitman's secret loves as we delve into 12 deeply personal poems that Whitman wrote in a handmade notebook he titled "Live Oak, with Moss."

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.

Bring the whole family to participate in a joyful day filled with free General Admission to the Seaport Museum, multiple lion dance performances, and hands-on activities to enrich your visit to the Museum.

Bring 19th century maritime craft tradition to your handmade valentine with the Seaport Museum! While you create your own special trinket for the holiday, learn about the unique history of Sailors’ Valentines—tokens of love and friendship.

The latest book by acclaimed author and journalist Julian Sancton hits shelves on January 27, 2026—and you’re invited to its New York launch at the South Street Seaport Museum!

The Seaport Museum is teaming up with Quick Eternity and Widow Jane to bring you a one-of-a-kind evening that ties maritime skills with whiskey—set in The Gam, Quick Eternity’s cozy upstairs dining room.

Blog Post: Recent Additions to the Seaport Museum Collections

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

Throughout the holiday season, after your visit to the South Street Seaport Museum and tour of the 1908 lightship Ambrose, see a confectionary recreation of the beloved ship nestled among other feats of gingerbread wonder at the seasonal pop-up exhibition, The Gingerbread City.

Join the Seaport Museum and Double or Nothing Media for a jolly night of holiday cheer, maritime tales, festive treats, and a splash of good old-fashioned deception for the yule-tide.

Kick off the holiday season with the Seaport Museum at the annual neighborhood tree lighting—a festive evening filled with community spirit, dazzling lights, and plenty of seasonal cheer!

Join the Seaport Museum as we help wrap up the first day of Terror Camp’s Fifth Virtual Conference, bringing together the global polar community for an evening of art, conversation, and Arctic-inspired celebration while surrounded by artifacts of New York’s rich maritime history.

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!

Blog Post: Foodie Finds in the Archives

Kick off the holiday season with an evening of creativity, community, light refreshments, and cheer at the Seaport Museum’s annual Wayzgoose—a 500-year-old printers’ tradition marking the change of seasons.

Set within the atmospheric 'tweendeck of this historic vessel, this reading of a live-scored theatrical work will feel like a documentary bringing history to life—exploring the role of the US Navy during the Civil War through the voices of the sailors who served aboard its ships.

Join the Seaport Museum, "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi," and the Alliance for Downtown New York for an evening of dance, film, and storytelling that honors Indigenous voices and traditions from around the world.

Get into the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve with a spine-tingling dive into the histories and mysteries of mythical creatures said to haunt New York’s waterways.

Blog Post: A Conversation with Artist Jeremy Dennis

Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun!

The annual neighborhood food festival returns on Pier 16, Pier 17, and throughout the South Street Seaport. This festival will feature local restaurants and engaging family-friendly activities!

Join the Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree for festive activities to mark Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.