The Seaport Museum is the perfect fit for the Professional Archaeologists of New York annual public program celebrating the decades-long legacy of downtown archaeological discovery. Sign up to hear from the archaeologists highlight the artifacts and discoveries that have helped recover the lost stories of New York's maritime history from the depths.

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

Join the Seaport Museum and artists Sarah Cameron Sunde, Carolyn Hall, Clarinda Mac Low, and Nancy Nowaceck, representing Lower Manhattan Cultural Council’s Works on Water 2025 Triennial, for an evening conversation exploring the intersections of maritime heritage and contemporary “Water Art.”

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

Drop in for an evening of extended Museum hours aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree that feature live music and classic games. Musician and songwriter Blair Lamb will be joined by a five-piece band to perform an hour-long set.

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!

Join the Seaport Museum and Plastic Odyssey aboard the Wavertree for The Ocean Awakens, a one-of-a-kind conference bringing together leaders from the corporate, startup, and nonprofit sectors for an afternoon dedicated to the ocean.

Kick off Climate Week with a one-of-a-kind event that takes you aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at the Seaport Museum and up the East River on the NYC Ferry!

Learn all about queer maritime and polar history in this evening of free talks in this mini-symposium presented by the South Street Seaport Museum and the polar social club, Terror and Erebus Society.

Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at the Seaport Museum for a delightful evening of theater, community, and climate action.

Join the Seaport Museum and The Seaport for a breathtaking, one-night-only performance by French acrobatic troupe Compagnie Basinga and internationally renowned tightrope artist Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga.

Blog Post: Focusing on the Stories of Maritime Workers

This Italianate cast iron and stone warehouse was designed by renowned New York City architect Stephen D. Hatch in 1868 for Alexander and William A. Thomson of A. A. Thomson & Co. metal and tin business.

For four centuries, the Port of New York has been central to the country’s growth, becoming the busiest harbor in the world by the end of the Civil War, fueling finance, manufacturing, and publishing, and establishing the city as a gateway for millions of immigrants.

These three brick buildings are excellent examples of the Greek Revival style, which flourished in New York City during the 1830s and 1840s. David Louderback (active early 19th century), who initially owned 211 Water St., built all three commercial buildings.

Schermerhorn Row helped to usher in a new age of commercial architecture. It was a Georgian-Federal style structure built for commerce alone, known as a counting-house. It combined storefronts, offices, and warehouses into one building.

This masonry, cast iron, and timber-framed landmarked building was built in 1850 for the A.A. Low & Brothers, a prominent China Trade export firm that was active well past the end of the 19th century. The company was New York’s most successful firm in the China Trade.

The South Street Seaport Museum is hosting an outdoor photographic exhibition featuring six American individuals of Norwegian descent who share their personal interpretation of their own ethnic origins.

Come aboard Wavertree for a free self-guided exploration of the historical ship while enjoying the breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights and a live performance by musician and songwriter Blair Lamb.

Start your Sunday with a mindful and physical vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of a historic tall ship!

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Explore the fascinating world of shipboard food and enjoy flavorful bites and sips inspired by Moby-Dick, as the Seaport Museum teams up with Quick Eternity—a brand-new Seaport cocktail bar reimagining the seaside whaling taverns of Herman Melville’s classic novel.

For this special initiative, the Museum joins dozens of communities across the region who will host events on and near the water to celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront.

Join an exciting two-part program that explores the evolution of energy and transportation in New York City—two forces that have shaped the city's identity and connected millions of people over generations.

Celebrate the Fourth of July with an unforgettable evening on the waterfront at the South Street Seaport Museum, where you’ll enjoy the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® display from a truly special vantage point.

Kick off Pride Weekend at the Seaport Museum with a full day of engaging community activities and Museum celebrations in honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride.

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Join a special live staging of "A Siren’s Prayer"—a bold musical that blends live vocals, instrumentals, and movement to tell a story of ancient power and modern pain.