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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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One-Day Choir at the Seaport Museum

Join the Museum and Gaia Music Collective to launch Blue Mind Fest with a one-day choir coming together to feature the hit song “Water” by the South African singer and songwriter Tyla.

Surviving a Shipwreck in the Age of Sail

Step into a gripping narrative of maritime history with best-selling author Eric Jay Dolin as he unveils a true story of resilience, treachery, and survival at the edge of the world.

Welcome Cutter Maurice Jester

Throughout her visit the Sentinel-class fast response cutter Maurice Jester of the United States Coast Guard will be docked at Pier 17 and will offer the opportunities for the public to come aboard.

The Statue of Liberty’s Transatlantic Odyssey

Delve into the captivating journey of the Statue of Liberty from Lorient, France, to her iconic home in New York aboard the French frigate Isère.

Blooming Together on Mother’s Day

Join us for a multi-part event with author Anu Sehgal, as she presents her latest children's book, I am a Lotus.

Plazzy At The ‘Port

Join RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 16 breakout star Plasma for nautical-themed musical numbers celebrating Broadway icons Barbra Streisand and Patti LuPone, such as a fully staged production number of “Anything Goes,” and more.

Language City

Join Ross Perlin, linguist and co-director of the non-profit Endangered Language Alliance, for a unique look at the linguistic diversity of New York City as explored in his new book, "Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York."

How Beavers Made America

Award-winning author Leila Philip will lead a talk focusing on her book "Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America," which investigates the fascinating role that beavers had in the history of Manahatta and their enduring contributions to the past, present, and future of New York Harbor.

Spring Flower Scavenger Hunt

Join us in welcoming the season of awakening and sunshine with a fun-filled scavenger hunt aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree.

Welcome Cutter John Patterson

The Seaport Museum in collaboration with the Seaport is pleased to host the fast response cutter John Patterson of the United States Coast Guard. Throughout her visit she will offer several opportunities for the public to come aboard.

Interactive Sail Raising Tour for Kids

A large gray granite memorial with a poem etched into the surface in front of a red brick building.

Poetry of Enslavement and the African Burial Ground

Join esteemed poet David Mills to explore the profound themes in his award-winning book of poems, Boneyarn, which is the first book of poetry about the history of slavery in New York City.

A film still showing a person sitting on rocks in a body of water.

Queer History: Notes on a Siren

Join Justice Jamal Jones for a captivating screening of their film essay, Notes on a Siren, which intertwines black and African spirituality and offers a thought-provoking narrative on transformation while exploring the siren as a vessel for archetypes of modern Black Queerness and Transness.

Hinged octagonal diptych with geometric designs made in shells and seeds on each side including a heart at the center of the left side.

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.

From Sailing Ships to Spaceships

Join Kim Macharia, the Executive Director of Space Prize, for an illuminating presentation that delves into the driving forces behind our exploration of both the sea and space.

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.

Chanukah Menorah Lighting Activities

Celebrate the annual Seaport neighborhood Chanukah Menorah Lighting at the Seaport Museum with free General Admission and an engaging craft activity for people of all ages.

All Hands on Deck Film Screening

Experience the documentary, “All Hands on Deck: A Modern-Day High Seas Adventure to the Far Side of the World” come to life in this live-narrated film screening.

New York’s Culper Spy Ring

In this fascinating presentation, historian and author Bill Bleyer will illuminate the true tale of the Culper Spy Ring, a covert operation that provided critical support to George Washington's Continental Army during the American Revolution.

Acknowledging Lenapehoking

Join the Ramapo-Munsee Lenape and the Seaport Museum for a special Land and Water Acknowledgement Ceremony and engaging storytelling to honor the Native people of the region the Seaport Museum now calls home.

Nothing Else But Miracles Book Launch

Join the book launch of "Nothing Else But Miracles" by Kate Albus. Based on real locations in old New York and set in the final year of World War II, this new book tells the engaging story of 12-year-old Dory Byrne who lives with her brothers, Fish and Pike, on New York City’s Lower East Side.

The Ship Beneath the Ice: The Discovery of Shackleton’s Endurance with Mensun Bound

Hear British marine archaeologist Mensun Bound, the “Indiana Jones of the Deep,” discuss his most recent expedition that discovered Sir Ernest Shackleton’s (1874–1922) lost ship Endurance.

Fiestas Patrias

Celebrate Chilean Independence Day at the Seaport Museum’s second annual fonda aboard the tall ship Wavertree.

Seaport Kids Climate Workshop

Arts and crafts—on the water? Yes, it’s all aboard the tall ship Wavertree for this special Seaport Kids x Climate Workshop!

Free Wavertree Golden Hours

Come and experience a self-guided early evening tour of this captivating historic vessel while enjoying the breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights.

Welcome Tall Ship Eagle

Come visit the 1936 three-masted barque Eagle, a training vessel for future officers of the United States Coast Guard, when she arrives in New York!

Coenties Slip: Changing American Art

This book talk will delve into the pivotal role that Coenties Slip played in shaping the artistic journeys of renowned American artists that changed the landscape of Modern Art.

Pride From Above Film Screening

Come enjoy a screening of "Pride from Above," National Geographic’s one-hour aerial journey across the globe that gives a spectacular view of LGBTQ+ Pride as it’s never been seen before.

Sailing Towards Sustainability

Join educator Dr. Christiaan De Beukelaer for a timely conversation centered around the environment, the ocean, and travel, all themes from his latest book "Trade Winds: A Sailing Voyage to a Sustainable Future for Shipping."

A New Founding Figure

Through engaging storytelling and visuals, we will embark on a journey to explore Liss's remarkable story, shedding light on her enslavement by the Townsend family of Oyster Bay, New York, and her subsequent escape with the British forces.

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