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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Beach Fest at the Seaport Museum

Each Summer, the Seaport brings fun, sand, and music to Seaport Square. This year, the Seaport Museum is joining Mommy Poppins and Brooklyn Bridge Parents for the Seaport Kids x Music Festival on Saturday, July 6 with free entertaining and educational activities.

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Fourth of July Sunset Sail

Bring your family and friends to celebrate Independence Day on New York Harbor with the Seaport Museum. As the sun begins to set, step aboard the beautifully restored historic schooner Pioneer and witness the city that never sleeps come alive with a mesmerizing display of color and light.

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International Day of Yoga

Anyone ages 12 and up is invited to join the Seaport Museum, in partnership with the Consulate General of India and The Culture Tree, for a special yoga practice aboard the tall ship Wavertree in honor of International Day of Yoga.

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River to River: whale fall abyss

As part of the 23rd annual River To River Festival, artist mayfield brooks is offering this immersive theatrical experience that will take the audience throughout the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and into the depths of maritime history.

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Summer Launch

You’re invited to the Seaport Museum’s annual Summer Launch celebration! Join U.S. Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) and additional elected officials for remarks and the ceremonial ringing of the lightship Ambrose bell to mark the start of the 2024 Sailing Season.

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Lenora Lee Dance: Convergent Waves

Come aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, where dance performances will unfold against the backdrop of this historic vessel.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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."

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