Red, White & Views: Fourth of July Fireworks at the Seaport Museum Celebrate the Fourth of July with an unforgettable evening on the waterfront at the South Street Seaport Museum, where you’ll enjoy the Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® display from a truly special vantage point. LEARN MORE
A Distant Love: Songs of John and Abigail Adams Join Knickerbocker Chamber Orchestra and the Seaport Museum for a historical libretto by Terry Quinn, music by Gary S. Fagin that will focus on one of the most consequential and influential couples of the Colonial period, John and Abigail Adams. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Parade of Ships: From George Washington to Sail4th 250 Explore more than two centuries of waterfront spectacles, civic celebrations, and historic commemorations that brought New Yorkers together to honor the people, events, and ideas that shaped the nation. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Navy Band Performances at the Seaport Museum In celebration of Sail4th 250 and the International Naval Review 250 commemorating America’s 250th birthday, Pier 16 will come alive with free live performances from four Navy bands over two exciting days. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Fresh Prints This 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
Sail4th 250 at the Seaport Museum In celebration of Sail4th 250, the Seaport Museum is open for special hours and free General Admission during the "Free Public Viewings of the Sail4th 250 Tall Ships." LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
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
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
Trivia Aboard a Tall Ship Immerse yourself in an enthralling exploration of the New York City's history as you engage in a friendly competition against professional tour guides and devoted trivia aficionados. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
City of Water Day For this special initiative, the Museum joins dozens of communities across the region who will host events on and near the water to celebrate the importance of a resilient and equitably shared waterfront. LEARN MORE
Queer History: Chanteys and Sailors Join an afternoon of music, storytelling, and hidden histories with the Ranzo Boys—New York City’s premier trans maritime trio. Through a dynamic blend of performance and historical context, this event brings to light stories long left out of traditional maritime history. 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
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
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
Family Activities 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
Black Oystermen of New York Harbor Presented by the Director of the Sandy Ground Historical Society, Julie Moody Lewis, this special lecture will examine the lives of free Black oystermen and their families during the decades before the Emancipation Proclamation. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Seaport Museum x Urban Archive Virtual guided walking tours in partnership with Urban Archive LEARN MORE
