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 BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
Women Who Wowed From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
Youth Ocean Advocates Presentations Attend this special program where New York high school students showcase their research and advocacy work, tackling wildlife conservation, environmental policies, and their impact on communities and ecosystems. 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
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
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 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
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 BOOK NOW
Jane’s Walk at the Seaport Museum Reserve your space today for the Museum’s tour Remembering Fulton Fish Market with artist Naima Rauam who spent decades painting scenes of market life. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card Come to Bowne & Co. to join the talented designers in creating a festive Mother’s Day card using the Museum’s 19th century historical printing equipment. 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
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 BOOK NOW
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 BOOK NOW
Poets Afloat Poets will gather on the deck of Wavertree for a group reading, sharing their creative works inspired by their time on ships in New York Harbor. 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
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
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 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
