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South Street Seaport Museum announces the free September Family Activity Weekends program on Saturdays and Sundays from September 6 through 28 2025 from 11am to 4:30pm.seaportmuseum.org/family-activity-weekends
September 2025: My View of the Seaport
Get inspired by the views of New York on display in Seaport Museum’s Maritime City exhibition and take part in a hands-on art activity that invites you to see the Seaport in a whole new way.
Every Saturday and Sunday families are invited to explore the historic Seaport district through sketching and observation. Stop by 207 Water Street to borrow art supplies—including a clipboard folding stool cardstock and pencils crayons or pastels—then head outside to draw your view from nearby spots like Little Water Street Cannon’s Walk or the Titanic Memorial Lighthouse or take your materials to other Museum locations like Pier 16.
Whether you’re drawn to the natural environment or intricate architectural details this activity encourages close looking reflection and creativity. Consider how the neighborhood has changed over time how industry and the waterfront have shaped the city and what hidden details you notice when you pause to look closely.
This drop-in activity is open to all ages and artistic abilities—no art experience necessary. Just bring your curiosity and creativity! This activity will be offered Saturdays and Sundays from September 6 through September 28. Access to 207 Water Street includes walking up and down a few stairs.
Upcoming Schedule
Saturday September 6 2025; 11am–4:30pm
Sunday September 7 2025; 11am–4:30pm
Saturday September 13 2025; 11am–4:30pm
Sunday September 14 2025; 11am–4:30pm
Saturday September 20 2025; 11am–4:30pm
Sunday September 21 2025; 11am–4:30pm
Saturday September 27 2025; 11am–4:30pm
Sunday September 28 2025; 11am–4:30pm
About Family Activity Weekends
Weekends bring fun activities for the whole family to the South Street Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Seaport Museum’s galleries the tall ship Wavertree and the lightship Ambrose. Activities and their locations change each month to highlight various aspects of maritime history New York City’s beginnings as a port city or the Museum’s collections and offerings. seaportmuseum.org/family-activity-weekends
Enjoy More That the Museum Offers
Access to the historic ships and exhibition galleries at the Seaport Museum 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 City exhibition 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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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Schermerhorn Row, South Street Seaport Museum, 12 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038, United States
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