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South Street Seaport Museum announces Music and Maritime: An After-Hours Experience August 21 from 5–7pm. Enhance your visit to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree with live music after-hours. Tickets are free but registration is required. seaportmuseum.org/wavertree-musicStop by anytime between 5pm and 7pm for a free self-guided exploration of the historical ship while enjoying the breathtaking views of Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn Heights and a live performance by musician and songwriterBlair Lamb who will fill the main deck with beautiful piano and vocals.
This special evening is perfect for a date night with your special someone a memorable night with friends or a solo visit to enjoy a taste of New York’s maritime history.
Advanced registration is encouraged and walkups will be accommodated as possible. Sparkling wine and seltzer will be available on the main deck while you enjoy the music throughout the evening.
About the 1885 Tall Ship Wavertree
Wavertree was built at Southampton England in 1885 and after a 24-year sailing career and circumnavigating the globe at least three times is now the last remaining iron-hulled three-masted full-rigged cargo ship. Today Wavertree is visited by guests of all ages from around the globe and serves as the centerpiece of the “Street of Ships” at the Seaport Museum. She was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 13 1978 and symbolizes the profound influence of sailing ships their intrepid sailors and the bustling waterfront in shaping New York City into a modern metropolis. As a historic vessel with a fascinating past Wavertree embodies the rich maritime heritage that played a pivotal role in transforming South Street into the vibrant heart of “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org/about-wavertree
Enjoy More That the Museum Offers
Access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree at Pier 16 is included with this event. Access to the additional historic ships and exhibitions on view is not included with this event. If you would like to explore more that the Museum has to offer book in advance or ask Museum staff about admission tickets available Wednesday through Sunday from 11am to 5pm when you check in. Museum admission tickets grant access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and 1908 lightship Ambrose at Pier 16 as well as all current exhibitions on view in the introduction galleries inside Schermerhorn Row located at 12 Fulton Street. Admission tickets also include entry to the new Maritime Cityexhibition in A.A. Thomson & Co. located at 213 Water Street. seaportmuseum.org/admission
About the South Street Seaport Museum
The South Street Seaport Museum located in the heart of the historic seaport district in New York City preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Founded in 1967 the Museum houses an extensive collection of works of art and artifacts a maritime reference library exhibition galleries and education spaces working 19th century print shops and an active fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org
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Tall Ship Wavertree, South Street Seaport Museum, 89 South St, New York, NY 10038, United States
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