Halloween at the Seaport Museum Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! LEARN MORE
A Haunted Harbor Halloween: Onboard Salon and Ferry Tour Take a special East River Halloween crossing that ferries you into the strange, spooky, and unexpected. LEARN MORE
Archtober at the Seaport Museum Celebrate architecture and design with the Seaport Museum’s free Archtober offerings! LEARN MORE
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! LEARN MORE
Family Day at the Seaport Museum Family Day is the perfect opportunity to bring the whole family to the Museum for a full lineup of hands-on activities, games, and adventures throughout the historic Seaport—all with free General Admission. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Halloween Paper Crafts and Letterpress Printing Embrace spooky season and unleash your creativity at Bowne & Co.'s free Halloween-inspired drop-in workshop. LEARN MORE
Navratri at the Seaport Museum Join one of New York City’s only public Navratri events—a vibrant and energetic Raas-Garba celebration aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree! LEARN MORE
Black Gotham Experience: Nerdy Thursdays This program is the opening reception for the Art Project Armazoen's New York City activation. The project is based on an excerpt from an entry in a Dutch slave ship, the frigate Hof van Zeeland, which was part of The Middelburgse Commercie Compagnie. LEARN MORE
Unsinkable: Poems Inspired by the Titanic The editors of "Unsinkable: Poems Inspired by the Titanic," come together to read poems in the anthology to explore the enduring cultural resonance of the Titanic. LEARN MORE
Austin Korth Fashion Show: Ghost Stories from the Oregon Coast Attend a fashion show where maritime history meets childhood memory, folklore, and contemporary design in the work of Austin Korth. LEARN MORE
Climate Film Festival Screenings at the Seaport Museum Watch three short documentaries exploring various impacts of climate change, followed by a panel discussion and Q&A with filmmakers. LEARN MORE
Climate Week Kickoff: The Ocean Awakens Conference Join a one-of-a-kind conference bringing together leaders from the corporate, startup, and nonprofit sectors for an afternoon dedicated to the ocean. LEARN MORE
Perspectives on Brooklyn’s Evolving Working Waterfront Join waterfront experts, urban planners, and advocates to learn about the policies, investments, and partnerships that have shaped Brooklyn’s shoreline—and will influence its future. LEARN MORE
Do Not Disturb: A Phone-Free Yoga Experience Join a thoughtfully paced, phone-free morning designed to reconnect you with yourself and others through movement, breath, and conversation. LEARN MORE
Dream Baby Press: I Love New York Join an evening of celebrity readings, music, dancing, wine, pizza, and a little flirtation as some of New York City’s most recognizable voices share their favorite stories about the City they love. LEARN MORE
Down By the Riverside Film Screening Enjoy a special screening of "Down by the Riverside," the inspiring documentary that tells the story of how legendary folk musician Pete Seeger helped launch one of the nation's most influential environmental movements. LEARN MORE
Queer History: Chanteys and Sailors Join an afternoon of music, storytelling, and hidden histories with the Ranzo Boys—New York City’s premier trans maritime trio. Through a dynamic blend of performance and historical context, this event brings to light stories long left out of traditional maritime history. LEARN MORE
City of Water Day For this special initiative, the Museum joins dozens of communities across the region who will host events on and near the water to celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. LEARN MORE
Trivia Aboard a Tall Ship Immerse yourself in an enthralling exploration of the New York City's history as you engage in a friendly competition against professional tour guides and devoted trivia aficionados. LEARN MORE
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
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
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
