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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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Poets Afloat

Poets will gather on the deck of Wavertree for a group reading, sharing their creative works inspired by their time on ships in New York Harbor.

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Welcome Tall Ship ARM Cuauhtémoc

The Seaport Museum is pleased to co-host the ARM Cuauhtémoc, a sail training tall ship of the Mexican Navy, when she arrives in New York. Throughout her visit she will offer several opportunities for the public to come aboard.

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Flood Awareness Through Innovation and Movement

Sign up for this fun-filled and informative afternoon exploring the connections between flooding, the communities it impacts, innovative technology like flood sensors, and how data can be transformed into creative storytelling and movement.

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New York City’s Connection to Polar History

Discover New York City's connections to historic exploration of both the North and South Poles in this mini-symposium presented by the South Street Seaport Museum and the polar social club, Terror and Erebus Society.

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Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card

Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Mother’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment.

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Jane’s Walk at the Seaport Museum

Reserve your space today for the Museum’s tour Remembering Fulton Fish Market with artist Naima Rauam who spent decades painting scenes of market life.

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Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Seas

Join an evening of maritime-inspired festivities aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree that celebrate two decades of the cult classic "The Seas" by American novelist, essayist, and short-story writer Samantha Hunt. 

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Flood Sensor Workshop

Through this interactive activity, you’ll explore how flooding may be connected to other community issues and think critically about the scope of flood efforts in New York City and community-based action strategies in response to flooding.

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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.

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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. 

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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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. 

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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.

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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."

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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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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.

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Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

Explore the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year

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