South Street Seaport Museum

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Opens 11:00 AMFinancial District
Schermerhorn Row, South Street Seaport Museum is a cultural institution located within the South Street Seaport Historic District focused on maritime history. long_description_potoo

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May 23
11:00 AM
Family Activities

Take part in fun activities for the whole family on your visit to the Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea.

May 24
11:00 AM
Family Activities

Take part in fun activities for the whole family on your visit to the Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea.

May 27
The Promise of Liberty: Words That Shaped a Nation

In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, visit this impressive exhibition that traces the evolution of the nation’s founding ideals through iconic and extraordinarily rare defining documents and pivotal historic moments—highlighting the central role New York played in shaping this history.

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Financial District
12 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038
Closed now
 Opens 11:00 AM

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This cultural institution dedicates itself to revealing how New York City, as we know it today, literally arose from the sea. Its extensive three-floor exhibition, "Maritime City," showcases 540 carefully chosen objects that underscore the city's identity as a global capital.story