Museum · Seaport District
Photo: Richard Bowditch/South Street Seaport Museum
South Street Seaport Museum
Climb aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and the 1908 lightship Ambrose, then watch the 19th-century letterpress shop at work – with free hands-on activity stations for children.
| What | Museum |
|---|---|
| Where | Seaport District, Manhattan |
| Address | 12 Fulton St. and 213 Water St.; ships at Pier 16, South St. at John St., New York, NY 10038 |
| Season and hours | The museum's visit page gives Friday–Sunday 11:00–17:00; its page footer says Wednesday–Sunday 11:00–17:00. |
| Getting there | About 25 min by subway from New York |
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Checked on southstreetseaportmuseum.org, nyctourism.com, October 2026. Check seasons and hours with the place before you go.
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