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Past Programs

Past Programs

Find information about past programs at the Museum. In most cases pages for virtual programs will contain video presentations and/or materials that were presented as part of that program

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Type Tonight

Join the typographically-inclined at Bowne & Co. for an evening that celebrates a shared love of type, lettering, and the written word.

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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.

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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.

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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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Holiday Maritime Stories: Secrets and Lies

Join the Seaport Museum and Double or Nothing Media for a jolly night of holiday cheer, maritime tales, festive treats, and a splash of good old-fashioned deception for the yule-tide.

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Holiday Tree Lighting Activities

Kick off the holiday season with the Seaport Museum at the annual neighborhood tree lighting—a festive evening filled with community spirit, dazzling lights, and plenty of seasonal cheer!

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Arctic Exploration Winter Celebration

Join the Seaport Museum as we help wrap up the first day of Terror Camp’s Fifth Virtual Conference, bringing together the global polar community for an evening of art, conversation, and Arctic-inspired celebration while surrounded by artifacts of New York’s rich maritime history.

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A hand holding a printed gift tag that says “Snow Days” in front of a printing press.

Wayzgoose Holiday Kick Off

Kick off the holiday season with an evening of creativity, community, light refreshments, and cheer at the Seaport Museum’s annual Wayzgoose—a 500-year-old printers’ tradition marking the change of seasons.

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ALL HANDS: A Staged Reading with Live Music

Set within the atmospheric 'tweendeck of this historic vessel, this reading of a live-scored theatrical work will feel like a documentary bringing history to life—exploring the role of the US Navy during the Civil War through the voices of the sailors who served aboard its ships.

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Indigenous Dance Stories: Native American Heritage Month with Bare Feet

Join the Seaport Museum, "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi," and the Alliance for Downtown New York for an evening of dance, film, and storytelling that honors Indigenous voices and traditions from around the world.

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Maritime Monsters of New York

Get into the spirit of All Hallows’ Eve with a spine-tingling dive into the histories and mysteries of mythical creatures said to haunt New York’s waterways.

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Sinister Secrets of the Seaport

Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis.

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Halloweekend at the Seaport Museum

Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun!

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Taste of the Seaport

The annual neighborhood food festival returns on Pier 16, Pier 17, and throughout the South Street Seaport. This festival will feature local restaurants and engaging family-friendly activities!

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Seaport Museum Book Club

Seaport Museum staff and special guests will stir up lively discussions informed by our shared love of literature, history, and preservation at this free program.

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Diwali Celebration at the Seaport Museum

Join the Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree for festive activities to mark Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.

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Open House New York at the Seaport Museum

The annual Open House New York Weekend promotes unparalleled access to the city’s places, people, projects, systems, and ideas that define New York and its future.

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Archaeology of the Maritime City: Stories from the Depths

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.

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Halloween Paper Crafts and Letterpress Printing

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

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Works on Water: A Conversation on Water Art and Maritime Heritage

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.”

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Archtober at the Seaport Museum

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

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Music and Games After Hours

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.

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Navratri at the Seaport Museum

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!

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Climate Week NYC: The Ocean Awakens Conference

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.

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Through the Eyes of the Water: Onboard Panel and Ferry Tour

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!

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Queer History: Polar Exploration

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.

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Flood Sensor Aunty

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

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Soka Tira Osoa: High Wire Performance

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.

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Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience

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.

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Vinyasa on a Vessel

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

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