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Interactive Sail Raising Tour for Kids

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Tools of the Trade

Blog Post: The steps of caring for the Museum's tools collection

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A large gray granite memorial with a poem etched into the surface in front of a red brick building.

Poetry of Enslavement and the African Burial Ground

Join esteemed poet David Mills to explore the profound themes in his award-winning book of poems, Boneyarn, which is the first book of poetry about the history of slavery in New York City.

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Visit the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree

Visit the flagship of the Museum's fleet and learn how people worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing vessel—from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, and crew.

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Visit the 1908 Lightship Ambrose

Tour multiple decks of this National Historic Landmark to see the living and working spaces once inhabited by sailors, as well as the special features that allow the ship to fulfill its mission. Tours are free with a General Admission tickets but selection of timed-entry is required.

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Seaport Discovery: Exploring Our Waters with Eric Carle

Discover maritime-themed art by Eric Carle, the beloved creator of picture books for young children, and step into his works with huge immersive murals and activities.

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A film still showing a person sitting on rocks in a body of water.

Queer History: Notes on a Siren

Join Justice Jamal Jones for a captivating screening of their film essay, Notes on a Siren, which intertwines black and African spirituality and offers a thought-provoking narrative on transformation while exploring the siren as a vessel for archetypes of modern Black Queerness and Transness.

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Hinged octagonal diptych with geometric designs made in shells and seeds on each side including a heart at the center of the left side.

Valentine Like a Sailor

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.

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Maps, Charts, and Atlases

Blog Post: Comparing Five Favorites

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From Sailing Ships to Spaceships

Join Kim Macharia, the Executive Director of Space Prize, for an illuminating presentation that delves into the driving forces behind our exploration of both the sea and space.

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The Gingerbread City at the Seaport

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.

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Chanukah Menorah Lighting Activities

Celebrate the annual Seaport neighborhood Chanukah Menorah Lighting at the Seaport Museum with free General Admission and an engaging craft activity for people of all ages.

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The Museum’s Memory

Blog Post: A case study in the institutional archive

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Land and Water Acknowledgement

The region of South Street Seaport, NY, otherwise known as Lenapehoking, is the Indigenous territory of the Canarsee and Manahatoos, who once cultivated and protected the lands we now assemble on at the South Street Seaport Museum.

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All Hands on Deck Film Screening

Experience the documentary, “All Hands on Deck: A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World” come to life in this live-narrated film screening.

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New York’s Culper Spy Ring

In this fascinating presentation, historian and author Bill Bleyer will illuminate the true tale of the Culper Spy Ring, a covert operation that provided critical support to George Washington's Continental Army during the American Revolution.

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Acknowledging Lenapehoking

Join the Ramapo-Munsee Lenape and the Seaport Museum for a special Land and Water Acknowledgement Ceremony and engaging storytelling to honor the Native people of the region the Seaport Museum now calls home.

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Flying Colors

Blog Post: Discover the Museum’s Flag Collection

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Nothing Else But Miracles Book Launch

Join the book launch of "Nothing Else But Miracles" by Kate Albus. Based on real locations in old New York and set in the final year of World War II, this new book tells the engaging story of 12-year-old Dory Byrne who lives with her brothers, Fish and Pike, on New York City’s Lower East Side.

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Wunderkammer Artificialia

Blog Post: A Museum Within A Museum Cataloguing Project

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The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance with Mensun Bound

Hear British marine archaeologist Mensun Bound, the “Indiana Jones of the Deep,” discuss his most recent expedition that discovered Sir Ernest Shackleton’s (1874–1922) lost ship Endurance.

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Fiestas Patrias

Celebrate Chilean Independence Day at the Seaport Museum’s second annual fonda aboard the tall ship Wavertree.

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Seaport Kids Climate Workshop

Arts and crafts—on the water? Yes, it’s all aboard the tall ship Wavertree for this special Seaport Kids x Climate Workshop!

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The Fleet of Historic Ships

South Street Seaport Museum is home to a fleet of historic ships including the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, the 1885 schooner Pioneer, the 1908 lightship Ambrose, and the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker. Each vessel offers various opportunities for visitors to come aboard and experience her unique contribution to New York’s rich maritime history.

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About the 1930 Tugboat W.O. Decker

Now the last surviving New York-built wooden tugboat, W.O. Decker is a testament to New York City’s maritime and industrial history, which are direct factors in the city’s global prominence today. Read about the vessel's deep connection to New York City history.

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About the 1885 Schooner Pioneer

Pioneer is the sole American merchant sailing vessel with an iron hull and provides an exceptional sailing experience for seasoned New Yorkers and visitors alike at the Seaport Museum. Learn about the vessel's history.

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About the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree

Wavertree symbolizes the profound influence of tall ships, their intrepid sailors, and the bustling waterfront in shaping New York City into a modern metropolis. Explore the fascinating history of the vessel.

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About the 1908 Lightship Ambrose

Ambrose recounts the story of sailors who worked and lived aboard historic lightships, shedding light on the vital role it played in shaping the development of New York as a bustling global city. Explore the history of this vessel and the development of the Ambrose Channel.

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White Glove Service? Not So Fast

Blog: Why handling rare books can mean the gloves come off

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Welcome Tall Ship Eagle

Come visit the 1936 three-masted barque Eagle, a training vessel for future officers of the United States Coast Guard, when she arrives in New York!

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