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
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 BOOK NOW
Type Tonight Join the typographically-inclined at Bowne & Co. for an evening that celebrates a shared love of type, lettering, and the written word. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
Launch and Learn Sails This incredible collection of thematic sails enhances the already fantastic daytime sailing experience at the South Street Seaport Museum with an array of fascinating events. 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 BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
Print Your Own Stationery Celebrate this rich legacy of Bowne & Co. in new hands-on workshops! Sign up today for an immersive program where you can work together with Bowne’s designers to produce your own custom set of stationery—from start to finish. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective on the history of the area that helped to make New York a global metropolis. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Fresh Prints This free open house features a breadth of printing equipment that you will be invited to use. Come see how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs that showcase some of the more eccentric parts from the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
Archtober at the Seaport Museum Celebrate architecture and design with the Seaport Museum’s free Archtober offerings! LEARN MORE
In-Person Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music Singers of all levels, as well as listeners, are welcome to join in the choruses throughout the free Chantey Sing, lead or request a song in the round-robin, or just listen. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
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
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 BOOK NOW
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
Halloweekend at the Seaport Museum Get ready for all treats and no tricks as the Seaport Museum comes alive with Halloween fun! LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Seaport Museum Book Club Seaport Museum staff and special guests will stir up lively discussions informed by our shared love of literature, history, and preservation at this free program. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
Family Activity Weekends Free hands-on activities and engagement stations for kids of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit. LEARN MORE
Seaport Museum x Urban Archive Virtual guided walking tours in partnership with Urban Archive LEARN MORE
