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
How to Read a Poem Join Pulitzer Prizewinning poet and former Poetry Editor of "The New Yorker" Paul Muldoon for a special gathering where participants discuss poems published only that week in literary journals and magazines. 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
Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence In this event, Robert G. Parkinson will draw from his new book, "Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence," to explore the conflicts, fears, and political struggles that shaped the Declaration of Independence. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Print Your Own Father’s Day Card Looking for a special Father’s Day gift? Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Father’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Queer History: The End of the World and You Close out ChamberQUEER’S 2026 Festival aboard the tall ship Wavertree with an evening of nautical skill-building, community, and celebration. This introductory workshop and mixer invites aspiring seafarers to explore the basics of maritime survival in a fun, welcoming, and interactive setting. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
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
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
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
Pride at the Seaport Museum Kick off Pride Weekend at the Seaport Museum with a full day of engaging community activities and Museum celebrations in honor of LGBTQIA+ Pride. LEARN MORE
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Seaport Museum x Urban Archive Virtual guided walking tours in partnership with Urban Archive LEARN MORE
