Schermerhorn Row, South Street Seaport Museum
Historic maritime museum housed in Federal-style Schermerhorn Row (1810-1812) at Manhattan's original seaport, featuring restored vintage ships to board including the 1885 cargo ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose. Galleries showcase New York's rise from colonial trading post to global metropolis through artifacts, maritime art, and exhibits. Interactive hands-on activities and family programs throughout weekends; kids especially engage with touring ship cabins and quarters. You can also sail New York Harbor on a historic vessel with the Seaport Museum.
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Plan Your Visit
Strollers must be left in the lobby for miniMATES programs and some spaces—bring a portable carrier for infants. Located directly on Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan's Financial District, easily accessible by subway (A, C, 2, 3, J, Z, 4, 5 trains).
