Join Michael Venturiello for an engaging presentation and Q&A that will navigate the historical currents that have shaped New York City’s waterfront into a cornerstone of Queer history and culture.

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

Admission tickets are Pay What You Wish during all regular open hours. You are invited to decide what valuation is right for you—take advantage of free in-person admission, the full ticket price, or name your price of anything in between.

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

Blog Post: Navigational devices, instruments for public dissemination of the correct time, or monuments to modernity?

Celebrate architecture and design with the Seaport Museum’s free Archtober offerings!

The 21st Annual Open House New York Weekend includes an in-depth tour of the 1885 tall ship Wavertree.

Visit the Seaport Museum on this special open day in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Come celebrate "Where New York Begins" with us. General Admission is Pay What You Wish, so enjoy all that the Museum has to offer at whatever price is right for you––free in-person admission, the full ticket price, or any amount in between.

Embrace spooky season and unleash your creativity at Bowne & Co.'s free Halloween-inspired drop-in workshop.

Join the Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree for one of New York City’s only public Navratri events—a vibrant and energetic Raas-Garba celebration aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree!

Blog Post: Haunting Highlights from the Seaport Museum’s Collections

The Seaport Museum is joining climate-conscious organizations in support of the city-wide initiative Climate Week NYC by presenting a free public art exhibition and artist talk.

The Seaport Museum in collaboration with the Seaport regularly hosts vessels of the United States Coast Guard. Throughout these visits ships are docked at Pier 17 and offer the opportunities for the public to come aboard for tours with Coast Guard Cadets.

Claim your space today to enjoy these two documentaries that celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront.

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 Atlas Obscura for a presentation and panel discussion in celebration of the release of their newest book "Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders."

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Find out about joining the Seaport Museum crew. South Street Seaport Museum is an equal opportunity employer.

Join the Seaport Museum, the Seaport, Mommy Poppins, and Brooklyn Bridge Parents at the neighborhood Seaport Kids x Back to School Bash! 

The Seaport Museum presents exclusive, quintessentially New York event and rental venues that promise to transform your event into an unforgettable city experience for you and your guests.

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Enjoy an engaging panel discussion on the immigrant experience. This conversation will explore the origins of immigration and how it illuminates or contrasts with the future. 

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Blog Post: Cataloging impressions of the New York art world

Join the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's farewell tour of 1824–1825.

Celebrate the members of the local New York Police Department precinct at this celebration packed with fun-filled family activities that build community.