Youth Ocean Advocates Presentations Attend this special program where New York high school students showcase their research and advocacy work, tackling wildlife conservation, environmental policies, and their impact on communities and ecosystems. LEARN MORE
Morning Meditation in Maritime City Start your weekend with a unique yoga nidra morning meditation surrounded by maritime history in the first-floor gallery of the new exhibition Maritime City at the Seaport Museum. LEARN MORE
Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience Stop by between 5pm and 8pm for a free self-guided exploration of the three-floor exhibition Maritime City. From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, enjoy a live performance by musician and songwriter Blair Lamb LEARN MORE
Four Points of the Compass Join historian and author Jerry Brotton for a fascinating presentation that explores the story of the compass and the very concept of direction itself. LEARN MORE
OneThrow Yo-Yo Contest Aboard Wavertree The city’s most thrilling yo-yo event for both amateurs and professionals will be held on the main deck of Wavertree, giving all Museum visitors the opportunity to watch classic picture tricks, off string maneuvers, counterweight play, dual handed skills, looping or string trickery, and fully free-style routines set to music. LEARN MORE
Plunder Quest Film Screening Enjoy a special screening of "Plunder Quest," the adventure comedy that follows the thrilling journey of Thomas Waters, who, after hearing rumors of hidden Prohibition-era whiskey on a remote island, sets off in search of liquid gold—only to find himself on the adventure of a lifetime. LEARN MORE
Queer History: “Nauti” and Nice Comedy Show Join hosts Kylie Holloway and Cole Steffensen as they lead a lighthearted LGBTQ+ comedy variety show that dives into New York’s very true and very queer “nauti”-cal past. LEARN MORE
Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen. LEARN MORE
Whiskey Tasting Aboard the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree Join New York Adventure Club and the Seaport Museum for a unique two-hour whiskey tasting experience aboard the historic Wavertree. LEARN MORE
Restoring the RMS Queen Mary Ship Model Join the Seaport Museum and the New York Ship Lore and Model Club for an evening celebrating the history and restoration of the monumental 22-foot-long builder model of RMS Queen Mary, now on display in the Museum’s new three-floor exhibition Maritime City. LEARN MORE
Holi at the Seaport Museum Enjoy free General Admission to the Seaport Museum and immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Holi at the South Street Seaport community celebration. LEARN MORE
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." LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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! LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop Explore the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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! LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
Halloween at the Seaport Museum Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! LEARN MORE
