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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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Black and white photograph depicting passengers aboard North German Lloyd Line ship SS Bremen looking starboard toward Manhattan skyline.

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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A photograph of various greeting cards that feature red hearts, the word “Baby” in yellow, the letters “XOXO” in red, and “I Like You” in green

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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Black and white photograph depicting passengers aboard North German Lloyd Line ship SS Bremen looking starboard toward Manhattan skyline.

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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A hand holding a printed gift tag that says “Snow Days” in front of a printing press.

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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Queer History: The Waterfront from the Seaport to Chelsea

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.

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Diwali Celebration at the Seaport Museum

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.

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South Street Seaport Museum Admission

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.

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Halloween at the Seaport Museum

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

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Time Balls

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

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Archtober at the Seaport Museum

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

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Open House New York at the Seaport Museum

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

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Seaport Museum

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.

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