General Admission

Examine, side-by-side, the dichotomy between First Class and Third Class passengers aboard ocean liners of the early 20th century.

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.

Plan your next visit to the South Street Seaport Museum campus today! Your ticket brings you aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose at Pier 16, and into all current exhibitions in the first-floor Schermerhorn Row galleries at 12 Fulton Street. General Admission also sets you on course to explore Maritime City, the Museum’s immersive, three-floor exhibition at A.A. Thomson & Co., located at 213 Water Street.

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.

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.