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
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
Hybrid Sea Chanteys and Maritime Music Throughout the cooler months, the Seaport Museum’s beloved chantey sing, held on the first Sunday of every month, moves to the hybrid format, inviting you to gathering music lovers both in person at 207 Water Street and online via Zoom. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
Nautical Night of Karaoke with Nyota Make waves at a one-of-a-kind karaoke night celebrating New York’s deep connection to the water, set inside the Seaport Museum’s "Maritime City" exhibition. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
The Keeper Film Screening Kick off your Earth Day celebrations with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster for a special screening of his recent documentary "The Keeper," which explores the life and legacy of John Lipscomb who spent 25 years patrolling the Hudson. 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
Member First Look: “Elements of Wonder” Exhibition Seaport Museum members are invited to a special early-access morning preview with Australian conservation and nature photographer Jon McCormack for a first look at Elements of Wonder: When Nature Becomes Art, opening to the public on Earth Day, April 22. LEARN MORE
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
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
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
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
She Shaped the Seaport: Secrets and Lies Join a deep dive into the feminine force of the New York City seaport as we explore the lives of the women who held power in the harbor’s most clandestine corners. 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
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
The Women of Coenties Slip: Art, Connection, and Place Step into the creative world of Coenties Slip for a special evening premiering three short On This Spot documentaries celebrating pioneering women artists Agnes Martin, Lenore Tawney, and Chryssa. LEARN MORE BOOK NOW
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
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
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
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
Seaport Museum x Urban Archive Virtual guided walking tours in partnership with Urban Archive LEARN MORE
