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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

This book talk will delve into the pivotal role that Coenties Slip played in shaping the artistic journeys of renowned American artists that changed the landscape of Modern Art.

Come enjoy a screening of "Pride from Above," National Geographic’s one-hour aerial journey across the globe that gives a spectacular view of LGBTQ+ Pride as it’s never been seen before.

Blog Post: Maladies and Medicine on 19th Century Whaling Ships

Join educator Dr. Christiaan De Beukelaer for a timely conversation centered around the environment, the ocean, and travel, all themes from his latest book "Trade Winds: A Sailing Voyage to a Sustainable Future for Shipping."

Through engaging storytelling and visuals, we will embark on a journey to explore Liss's remarkable story, shedding light on her enslavement by the Townsend family of Oyster Bay, New York, and her subsequent escape with the British forces.

Blog Post: Newspaper clippings now on the Collections Online Portal

The Seaport Museum aims to make our facilities accessible to all visitors. Due to the historical nature of our ships and Landmarked buildings, access requirements vary for each location.

Cap the Seaport Museum’s Pride Month festivities by getting out on the water to join the LGBTQ+ sailing club Knickerbocker Sailing Association’s (KSA) 21st-annual floating parade.

The Seaport Museum’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month festivities continue with a special screening of the music-forward film Walk With Me.

The Seaport Museum is partnering with the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council to host 17 New York-based artists who will share performances, practices, and journeys through one-on-one encounters.

Join free campus-wide family fun activities presented in partnership with PJ Library!

Blog Post: History and care of photographic slides.

The Seaport Museum is pleased to host the 1930 Capitán Miranda, a sail training tall ship of the Uruguay Navy, which will offer several opportunities for the public to come aboard.

On Site Opera returns to the Seaport Museum to stage Il Tabarro (The Cloak) with music by Giacomo Puccini and libretto by Giuseppe Adami aboard the lightship Ambrose and on Pier 16.

In this hybrid event Captain Robert Johnson will share the history, explore the concept, and recount his most harrowing experiences as a bar pilot on the Columbia River.

Kick off LGBTQ+ Pride Month with The Ranzo Boys and the Seaport Museum! In this musical program, Lafayette Matthews and Jules Peiperl will explore queer narratives in maritime music.

Speaker Julia Hansen will share her harrowing tale of how she survived the SS Andrea Doria disaster, which was one of the worst shipwrecks to occur in United States waters during the 20th century.

As the sun begins to dip below the horizon, step aboard the beautifully restored 1885 schooner Pioneer and watch in awe as the city that never sleeps comes alive with a mesmerizing display of color and light.

Join the South Street Seaport Museum for a thrilling 2-hour daytime sail through the stunning New York Harbor aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer.

In celebration of New York Water Week and the U.N. Water Conference, the Seaport Museum is hosting The Water Arch installation and a free panel discussion on Water, Art, and Activism.

To keep the South Street Seaport Museum and our work accessible to all, General Admission tickets are Pay What You Wish during all regular open hours. Visitors are invited to decide what valuation is right for them––the full ticket price, free in-person admission, or any amount in between.