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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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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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Grain de Sail: A Taste of Modern Sail Freight

Join the Seaport Museum and the schooner Grain de Sail for an engaging two-part tour that will showcase the past and present of transporting cargo under sail. 

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Holiday Tree Lighting Activities

Join the Seaport Museum at Pier 16 and Seaport Square for the annual neighborhood tree lighting event––a magical evening filled with community spirit, music, and cheer.

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Marching Bands at the Seaport Museum

Get ready for a booming morning at the Seaport Museum—your front-row preview of the iconic New York City Thanksgiving Day Parade, a day early!

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Council 400 Office Hours: Plain Sight

Join the Seaport Museum, in partnership with the Black Gotham Experience (BGX) and Big City Tourism, for an engaging discussion as part of the Council 400 Office Hours series, featuring conversations with pedagogues on themes related to the African Diaspora.

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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

Step into the Seaport Museum’s 19th century-style letterpress printing shop Bowne & Co. to kick off the holiday season at our annual Wayzgoose––a 500-year-old printers’ tradition celebrating the changing of the seasons.

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Queer History: The Waterfront from the Seaport to Chelsea

Join Michael Venturiello for an engaging presentation and Q&A that will navigate the historical currents that have shaped New York City’s waterfront into a cornerstone of Queer history and culture.

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Diwali Celebration at the Seaport Museum

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

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Halloween 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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Archtober at the Seaport Museum

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

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Open House New York at the Seaport Museum

The 21st Annual Open House New York Weekend includes an in-depth tour of the 1885 tall ship Wavertree.

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Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Seaport Museum

Visit the Seaport Museum on this special open day in honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Come celebrate "Where New York Begins" with us. General Admission is Pay What You Wish, so enjoy all that the Museum has to offer at whatever price is right for you––free in-person admission, the full ticket price, or any amount in between.

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Halloween Origami Folding and Letterpress Printing

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

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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 Seaport Museum is joining climate-conscious organizations in support of the city-wide initiative Climate Week NYC by presenting a free public art exhibition and artist talk.

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Film Screenings: Connections to the Waterfront

Claim your space today to enjoy these two documentaries that celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront.

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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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Wild Life: An Explorer’s Guide to the World’s Living Wonders

Join the Seaport Museum and Atlas Obscura for a presentation and panel discussion in celebration of the release of their newest book "Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders."

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Seaport Museum at the Back to School Bash

Join the Seaport Museum, the Seaport, Mommy Poppins, and Brooklyn Bridge Parents at the neighborhood Seaport Kids x Back to School Bash! 

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The Shaker Experience and the Broader Immigrant Story

Enjoy an engaging panel discussion on the immigrant experience. This conversation will explore the origins of immigration and how it illuminates or contrasts with the future. 

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Bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour

Join the celebration of the 200th anniversary of Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette's farewell tour of 1824–1825.

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National Night Out with Manhattan Precinct 1

Celebrate the members of the local New York Police Department precinct at this celebration packed with fun-filled family activities that build community.

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Sailing Without Ahab

Claim your space to attend this unique poetry reading and book talk with author Steve Mentz who has reimagined Herman Melville's great American classic Moby-Dick, without the monomaniacal quest of Captain Ahab.

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Chantey Sing and Sail

Embark on a musical journey through New York Harbor aboard the 1885 Schooner Pioneer, with the Seaport Museum! As the Historical Register-listed vessel glides across the water, you'll be treated to a round-robin of catchy rhythms, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of unfurled sails.

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Sea Chanteys for Work at Sea

Join drop-in mini-workshops that explore the rich musical tradition of sea chanteys––songs used by old-time sailors to facilitate their work at sea.

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Print Your Own Parents’ Day Card

The fourth Sunday of July brings National Parents’ Day throughout the United States! Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating festive Parents’ Day cards in advance of the special day using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment.

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