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
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
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
Flood Sensor Aunty Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at the Seaport Museum for a delightful evening of theater, community, and climate action. LEARN MORE
Soka Tira Osoa: High Wire Performance Join the Seaport Museum and The Seaport for a breathtaking, one-night-only performance by French acrobatic troupe Compagnie Basinga and internationally renowned tightrope artist Tatiana-Mosio Bongonga. LEARN MORE
Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience Come aboard Wavertree for a free self-guided exploration of the historical ship while enjoying the breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights and a live performance by musician and songwriter Blair Lamb. LEARN MORE
Vinyasa on a Vessel Start your Sunday with a mindful and physical vinyasa-based yoga practice on the deck of a historic tall ship! LEARN MORE
Sips Ahoy: Cocktails and Maritime Fare with Quick Eternity Explore the fascinating world of shipboard food and enjoy flavorful bites and sips inspired by Moby-Dick, as the Seaport Museum teams up with Quick Eternity—a brand-new Seaport cocktail bar reimagining the seaside whaling taverns of Herman Melville’s classic novel. LEARN MORE
It Happened Here: Connecting the City Join an exciting two-part program that explores the evolution of energy and transportation in New York City—two forces that have shaped the city's identity and connected millions of people over generations. LEARN MORE
A Staging of “A Siren’s Prayer” Join a special live staging of "A Siren’s Prayer"—a bold musical that blends live vocals, instrumentals, and movement to tell a story of ancient power and modern pain. LEARN MORE
Welcome Tall Ship ARM Cuauhtémoc The Seaport Museum is pleased to co-host the ARM Cuauhtémoc, a sail training tall ship of the Mexican Navy, when she arrives in New York. Throughout her visit she will offer several opportunities for the public to come aboard. LEARN MORE
Flood Awareness Through Innovation and Movement Sign up for this fun-filled and informative afternoon exploring the connections between flooding, the communities it impacts, innovative technology like flood sensors, and how data can be transformed into creative storytelling and movement. LEARN MORE
New York City’s Connection to Polar History Discover New York City's connections to historic exploration of both the North and South Poles in this mini-symposium presented by the South Street Seaport Museum and the polar social club, Terror and Erebus Society. LEARN MORE
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of The Seas Join an evening of maritime-inspired festivities aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree that celebrate two decades of the cult classic "The Seas" by American novelist, essayist, and short-story writer Samantha Hunt. LEARN MORE
Flood Sensor Workshop Through this interactive activity, you’ll explore how flooding may be connected to other community issues and think critically about the scope of flood efforts in New York City and community-based action strategies in response to flooding. LEARN MORE
Morning Meditation in Maritime City Start your weekend with a unique yoga nidra morning meditation surrounded by maritime history in the first-floor gallery of the new exhibition Maritime City at the Seaport Museum. LEARN MORE
Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience Stop by between 5pm and 8pm for a free self-guided exploration of the three-floor exhibition Maritime City. From 5:30pm to 7:30pm, enjoy a live performance by musician and songwriter Blair Lamb LEARN MORE
Four Points of the Compass Join historian and author Jerry Brotton for a fascinating presentation that explores the story of the compass and the very concept of direction itself. LEARN MORE
OneThrow Yo-Yo Contest Aboard Wavertree The city’s most thrilling yo-yo event for both amateurs and professionals will be held on the main deck of Wavertree, giving all Museum visitors the opportunity to watch classic picture tricks, off string maneuvers, counterweight play, dual handed skills, looping or string trickery, and fully free-style routines set to music. LEARN MORE
Plunder Quest Film Screening Enjoy a special screening of "Plunder Quest," the adventure comedy that follows the thrilling journey of Thomas Waters, who, after hearing rumors of hidden Prohibition-era whiskey on a remote island, sets off in search of liquid gold—only to find himself on the adventure of a lifetime. LEARN MORE
Queer History: “Nauti” and Nice Comedy Show Join hosts Kylie Holloway and Cole Steffensen as they lead a lighthearted LGBTQ+ comedy variety show that dives into New York’s very true and very queer “nauti”-cal past. LEARN MORE
Restoring the RMS Queen Mary Ship Model Join the Seaport Museum and the New York Ship Lore and Model Club for an evening celebrating the history and restoration of the monumental 22-foot-long builder model of RMS Queen Mary, now on display in the Museum’s new three-floor exhibition Maritime City. LEARN MORE
Russell Shorto Taking Manhattan Join the Seaport Museum and celebrated historian Russell Shorto for a presentation focusing on Shorto’s newly-released book "Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events That Created New York and Shaped America." LEARN MORE
Midwinter Recess Family Fun Looking for family-friendly activities to enjoy while New York City public schools are closed for Midwinter Recess? The Seaport Museum is offering extended open days that each include tours of historic ships, hands-on activities, exploring exhibitions on view, and more. LEARN MORE
Flirtation Cards: Press Your Luck in Love Join a post-Valentine’s Day singles mixer and workshop at the 19th century-style letterpress print shop Bowne & Co. and explore the tradition of acquaintance cards—or flirtation cards—a playful variation on the Victorian calling card. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
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. LEARN MORE
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop Explore the art of Chinese Calligraphy and its importance to the Lunar New Year LEARN MORE
