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
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 Bring the whole family to participate in a joyful day filled with free General Admission to the Seaport Museum, multiple lion dance performances, and hands-on activities to enrich your visit to the Museum. LEARN MORE
Valentine Like a Sailor Bring 19th century maritime craft tradition to your handmade valentine with the Seaport Museum! While you create your own special trinket for the holiday, learn about the unique history of Sailors’ Valentines—tokens of love and friendship. LEARN MORE
“Neptune’s Fortune” Book Launch The latest book by acclaimed author and journalist Julian Sancton hits shelves on January 27, 2026—and you’re invited to its New York launch at the South Street Seaport Museum! LEARN MORE
Bowlines and Bourbon The Seaport Museum is teaming up with Quick Eternity and Widow Jane to bring you a one-of-a-kind evening that ties maritime skills with whiskey—set in The Gam, Quick Eternity’s cozy upstairs dining room. 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
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
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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! LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
Halloweekend at the Seaport Museum Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! 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
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. 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
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. LEARN MORE
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
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.” LEARN MORE
Archtober at the Seaport Museum Celebrate architecture and design with the Seaport Museum’s free Archtober offerings! LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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! LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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! LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
