Sail4th 250 at the Seaport Museum In celebration of Sail4th 250, the Seaport Museum is open for special hours and free General Admission during the "Free Public Viewings of the Sail4th 250 Tall Ships." LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Red, White & Views: Fourth of July Fireworks at the Seaport Museum Celebrate the Fourth of July with an unforgettable evening on the waterfront at the South Street Seaport Museum, where you’ll enjoy the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® display from a truly special vantage point. LEARN MORE
Navy Band Performances at the Seaport Museum In celebration of Sail4th 250 and the International Naval Review 250 commemorating America’s 250th birthday, Pier 16 will come alive with free live performances from four Navy bands over two exciting days. LEARN MORE
Parade of Ships: From George Washington to Sail4th 250 Explore more than two centuries of waterfront spectacles, civic celebrations, and historic commemorations that brought New Yorkers together to honor the people, events, and ideas that shaped the nation. LEARN MORE
A Distant Love: Songs of John and Abigail Adams Join Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra and the Seaport Museum for a historical libretto by Terry Quinn, music by Gary S. Fagin that will focus on one of the most consequential and influential couples of the Colonial period, John and Abigail Adams. LEARN MORE
Pride at the Seaport Museum Kick off Pride Weekend at the Seaport Museum with a full day of engaging community activities and Museum celebrations in honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride. LEARN MORE
Queer History: The End of the World and You Close out ChamberQUEER’S 2026 Festival aboard the tall ship Wavertree with an evening of nautical skill-building, community, and celebration. This introductory workshop and mixer invites aspiring seafarers to explore the basics of maritime survival in a fun, welcoming, and interactive setting. LEARN MORE
Print Your Own Father’s Day Card Looking for a special Father’s Day gift? Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Father’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Black Oystermen of New York Harbor Presented by the Director of the Sandy Ground Historical Society, Julie Moody Lewis, this special lecture will examine the lives of free Black oystermen and their families during the decades before the Emancipation Proclamation. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence In this event, Robert G. Parkinson will draw from his new book, "Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence," to explore the conflicts, fears, and political struggles that shaped the Declaration of Independence. LEARN MORE
How to Read a Poem Join Pulitzer Prizewinning poet and former Poetry Editor of "The New Yorker" Paul Muldoon for a special gathering where participants discuss poems published only that week in literary journals and magazines. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
The Promise of Liberty Opening Weekend: Celebrating Immigration Enjoy this series of outdoor and indoor performances with the Seaport Museum and The New York Chinese Cultural Center that explore the experience of immigration—stories of arrival and belonging that reflect the American ideals of diversity and inclusion. LEARN MORE
The Women of Coenties Slip: Art, Connection, and Place Step into the creative world of Coenties Slip for a special evening premiering three short On This Spot documentaries celebrating pioneering women artists Agnes Martin, Lenore Tawney, and Chryssa. LEARN MORE
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. 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
Jane’s Walk at the Seaport Museum Reserve your space today for the Museum’s abbreviated 45-minute version of the Women Who Wowed walking tour as part of Jane's Walk. LEARN MORE
She Shaped the Seaport: Secrets and Lies Join a deep dive into the feminine force of the New York City seaport as we explore the lives of the women who held power in the harbor’s most clandestine corners. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Member First Look: “Elements of Wonder” Exhibition Seaport Museum members are invited to a special early-access morning preview with Australian conservation and nature photographer Jon McCormack for a first look at Elements of Wonder: When Nature Becomes Art, opening to the public on Earth Day, April 22. LEARN MORE
The Keeper Film Screening Kick off your Earth Day celebrations with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster for a special screening of his recent documentary "The Keeper," which explores the life and legacy of John Lipscomb who spent 25 years patrolling the Hudson. LEARN MORE
Nautical Night of Karaoke with Nyota Make waves at a one-of-a-kind karaoke night celebrating New York’s deep connection to the water, set inside the Seaport Museum’s "Maritime City" exhibition. LEARN MORE
Women Who Wowed From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history. LEARN MORE
Gold Medals and Grit: Secrets and Lies Keep the Winter Olympics spirit high in this afternoon of New York City’s most competitive secrets. Join the Seaport Museum and Double or Nothing Media to explore the grit and glory of the city’s athletic past, from high-stakes Winter traditions on the harbor to the local legends of the early Games. LEARN MORE
Craft Night and Cozy Melodies Stop by a cozy, creative evening at Bowne & Co. filled with live music, hands-on making, and warm community vibes. LEARN MORE
Women on the Waterfront Join an engaging and thought-provoking panel discussion—perfect to close out Women’s History Month—featuring key agency appointees who are leading this work at the city and state level. 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 BOOK NOW
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
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
Printing Nueva York Join the Seaport Museum for a lively, moderated conversation with author Kelley Kreitz exploring the themes of her new book, Printing Nueva York, and the vibrant world of Spanish-language publishing in nineteenth-century New York City. LEARN MORE
Queer History: Walt Whitman’s Secret Loves Spend Valentine’s Day afternoon at a special program celebrating love, poetry, and connection. Come discover Walt Whitman's secret loves as we delve into 12 deeply personal poems that Whitman wrote in a handmade notebook he titled "Live Oak, with Moss." LEARN MORE
