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South Street Seaport Museum is a non-profit cultural institution preserving and promoting the historic district of South Street Seaport in New York City. Founded on May 22, 1967, the South Street Seaport Museum (SSSM) is dedicated to telling the vital story of the foundation of New York and its link to its great natural harbor.
The museum preserves and interprets the history of New York City as a place where goods, labor and cultures are exchanged through work, commerce, and the interaction of diverse communities. Designated by Congress as America’s National Maritime Museum in 1998, SSSM is located in a 12 square-block historic district on the East River in Lower Manhattan, the site of the original port of New York City.
The Museum is comprised of key historic locations such as Schermerhorn Row, our working trade centers on Water Street, and on the “Street of Ships” at Pier 16. These exhibitions and educational facilities are located in the South Street Seaport in New York City’s largest concentration of restored early nineteenth century commercial buildings.
The Museum houses exhibition galleries, working nineteenth century print shops, a maritime library, a maritime craft center, and the largest privately-owned fleet of historic ships in the country.
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Now On Sale - South Street Seaport Museum 2024 Sailing Season for the Schooner Pioneer and the Tugboat W.O. Decker
South Street Seaport Museum announces the 2024 Sailing Season for the 1885 schooner Pioneer and the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker, beginning in May and running through October. Tickets range from $15–$70 and are on sale now!…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free General Admission and Programming For Holi at the Seaport Museum on March 24, 2024 from11am - 5pm
Join the South Street Seaport neighborhood Holi celebration and enjoy free General Admission to the South Street Seaport Museum on March 24, from 11am to 5pm! Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Holi at the South Street Seaport community…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free Event on Wavertree World Premiere of Lenora Lee Dance: Convergent Waves on May 25-27, 2024 at 1pm and 3:30pm
Join South Street Seaport Museum and Lenora Lee Dance for Convergent Waves: NYC, an immersive multimedia free dance event abroad the 1885 tall ship Wavertree! The World Premiere will take place on Saturday, May 25 at 1pm, with additional…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free Monthly Sing-Along: Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music Online and In-Person
The South Street Seaport Museum’s monthly Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music program—which began over 5 decades ago—continues on the first Sunday of every month. This Winter, the free program will be presented in a hybrid format, both…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Family Activity Weekends January 2024
South Street Seaport Museum Family Activity Weekends January 2024: Ring in the New Year Saturdays and Sundays | 11am–5pm Free with General Admission Every weekend in January, the Seaport Museum invites kids, families, and visitors of all…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum's Bowne and Co. Announces Opportunities to Explore Letterpress Printing in Action in 2024
South Street Seaport Museum’s 19th century-style letterpress printers, Bowne & Co. offers two monthly opportunities for you to learn about letterpress printing and get hands-on with the Museum’s working printing history and graphic…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tours December 2023
South Street Seaport Museum presents Sinister Secrets of the Seaport, a 90-minute walking tour that takes participants on a winding journey to unravel the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan. One of…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free Monthly Sing-Alongs Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music Online and In-Person December 3, 2023
The South Street Seaport Museum’s monthly Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music program—the original NYC Chantey Sing—continues on the first Sunday of every month. This Winter, the free program will be presented in a hybrid format, both…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Bowne And Company Announces Opportunities To Explore Letterpress Printing In Action
South Street Seaport Museum’s 19th century-style letterpress printers, Bowne & Co. offers Fresh Prints open houses and Print Your Own Stationery workshops for you to learn about letterpress printing and get hands-on with the Museum’s…
Read More »Holiday Gift Selection - Limited Edition Now Available From Bowne And Co. - South Street Seaport Museum
South Street Seaport Museum announces the return of limited-time holiday offerings from nineteenth-century letterpress printers, Bowne & Co. Shop for a selection of unique holiday-themed cards, gifts, and of course, house-designed…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Celebrates Halloween
Join South Street Seaport Museum this October for a spooky experience, just in time for Halloween! Halloween Origami and Letter Printing | Saturday, October 14 | 12–2pm | Free! Embrace spooky season and unleash your creativity at Bowne…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Seaport Kids Climate Workshop September 21,2023
South Street Seaport Museum announces Seaport Kids Climate Workshop on September 21, 2023, at 4:30pm. Climate Week NYC isn’t just for adults. This event invites kids to come aboard the Seaport Museum’s 1885 tall ship Wavertree, which is…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Climate Week NYC September 17–24, 2023
South Street Seaport Museum announces Climate Week NYC, held from September 17–24, 2023. The largest annual climate event, Climate Week NYC, returns with over 400 in-person and virtual offerings to facilitate the transition, accelerate…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Presents Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tours - September 2023
South Street Seaport Museum Presents Sinister Secrets of the Seaport Walking Tours September 2023 South Street Seaport Museum presents Sinister Secrets of the Seaport: a 90-minute walking tour that will take participants on a winding journey that…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces 'Chantey Sing and Sail'
Aboard the 1885 Schooner Pioneer South Street Seaport Museum announces Chantey Sing and Sail, departing from Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets). Embark on a musical journey through New York Harbor aboard the 1885 Schooner Pioneer! This event…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Events - August 2023
August at the South Street Seaport Museum! 2023 Sailing Season and Pay-What-You-Wish General Admission at 12 Fulton Street Plus Monthly Printing Workshops, Vinyasa on a Vessel, Sea Chanteys, and much more! The South Street Seaport Museum announces…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Expanded Digital Galleries in Collections Online Portal: 150 Paintings and 225 Newspaper Clippings
South Street Seaport Museum announces the release of the next set of collections artifacts for digital visitors to browse, research, and enjoy for free. In March 2021, the Museum launched a Collections Online Portal, which today features over 3,500…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum: City of Water Day Offerings - July 15, 2023
South Street Seaport Museum announces participation in the 16th annual City of Water Day on Saturday, July 15, 2023, from 12–5pm. Join the Museum, Waterfront Alliance, and fellow climate-conscious partners for programs and activities across…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum July Events
The South Street Seaport Museum announces the full roster of exhibitions and events at 12 Fulton Street and on Pier 16 this July. Tickets are now on sale to Sail New York Harbor with the Seaport Museum aboard the 1885 schooner Pioneer and the 1930…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Celebrates Pride
South Street Seaport Museum announces unique programming in June, curated in honor of Pride Month. Queer History: Songs of the Waterfront, Free Queer History: Songs of the Waterfront kicks off LGBTQ+ Pride Month at the Seaport Museum! On June 2,…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Welcomes Tall Ship Capitan Miranda from May 17–21, at Pier 17, North Side - Free
The South Street Seaport Museum is pleased to co-host the 1930 Capitán Miranda, a sail training tall ship of the Uruguayan Navy, when she arrives in New York in May 2023. Throughout her visit she will be docked at the north side of Pier 17,…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card at Bowne and Co. on May 7, 2023
South Street Seaport Museum announces a Mother’s Day event, Print Your Own Mother’s Day Card on May 7, 2023, at 12pm. Looking for a special Mother's Day gift? Come to Bowne & Co., 211 Water Street, to join the talented designers in…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Monthly Vinyasa on a Vessel on the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree Beginning May 14, 2023
South Street Seaport Museum announces the return of the popular monthly event Vinyasa on a Vessel on May 14, 2023 at 8 and 9am, on the 1885 tall ship Wavertree, NYC. Join the Seaport Museum for a free 60-minute vinyasa-based yoga practice on the…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Monthly Event with PJ Library Starting April 23, 2023
South Street Seaport Museum announces a brand-new experience, a monthly collaboration with PJ Library on April 23, 2023, from 11 to 5pm. Visit the Seaport Museum for free campus-wide family fun presented in partnership with PJ Library! One day a…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces 2023 Sailing Season for Schooner Pioneer and Tugboat W.O. Decker Beginning May 24, 2023
Tickets Now On Sale Now South Street Seaport Museum announces the 2023 Sailing Season for the 1885 schooner Pioneer and the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker, beginning May 24 and running through October. Tickets range from $15-$70 and are now on sale…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Monthly Event at Bowne and Co. Fresh Prints Starting April 6, 2023
South Street Seaport Museum announces Fresh Printsat Bowne & Co., 211 Water Street, New York, 10038, on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 6pm. This free event will be held on the first Thursday of every month. Come to Bowne & Co. for a…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces New Pay-What-You-Wish General Admission and Updated Hours
South Street Seaport Museum announces Pay-What-You-Wish General Admission for all regular open hours, Wednesday–Sunday, 11am–5pm, at 12 Fulton Street and Pier 16, NYC. Tour the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and take in three exhibitions that…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Mid-Winter Recess Extended Hours And Activities February 22–26, 2023
South Street Seaport Museum announces extended hours and special activities during New York City public schools’ Mid-Winter Recess, 11am–5pm daily from Wednesday, February 22 through Sunday, February 26, 2023, at 12 Fulton Street, NYC. A…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Crew And Cargo February 22–26, 2023
South Street Seaport Museum announces Crew and Cargo, a series of 45-minute activities being offered February 22–26, 2023, at 10am & 11am daily. Families are invited on board the 1885 tall ship Wavertree to participate in hands-on…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces W.O. Decker will participate in Waterford Tugboat Roundup September 10 and 11, 2022
South Street Seaport Museum announces that a member of its historic fleet, the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker, will compete in the Waterford Tugboat Roundup on September 10 & 11, 2022 in Waterford, NY. The Tugboat Roundup is a two-day gathering of…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces “Vinyasa on a Vessel” - Vinyasa Yoga on the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree
South Street Seaport Museum Vinyasa links movement and breath to attain balance in the mind and body. Commonly referred to as “flow yoga,” this technique is meant to break away from “fixed form” yoga styles, offering a…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum’s Bowne And Co., Stationers Reopens In-Person
After a pandemic hiatus, South Street Seaport Museum announces the reopening of Bowne & Co., Stationers brick and mortar storefront beginning June 18, 2022. The store will be open in-person from Wednesdays through Sundays from 11am to 5pm at 211…
Read More »South Street Seaport Museum Announces Pride Month Festivities Including Vinyasa on a Vessel and Rainbows on the Hudson and Pride Postcards at Bowne and Co.
South Street Seaport Museum Announces Pride Month Festivities Including Vinyasa on a Vessel and Rainbows on the Hudson, and Pride Postcards at Bowne & Co. South Street Seaport Museum announces its Pride Month festivities, including Vinyasa…
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