Seaport Museum
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A cultural institution dedicated to preserving the story of the rise of New York as a port city and its role in the development of the US ⚓️ #WhereNewYorkBegins
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The Seaport Museum’s monthly celebration of #SeaChanteys and #MaritimeMusic returns on Sunday, December 3, from 2–4pm ET, in the hybrid format: in-person at the Seaport Museum’s introduction galleries, and virtually via Zoom. seaportmuseum.org/chanteysing
As you gather with friends and family for the upcoming #Thanksgiving holiday, the Seaport Museum looks forward to welcoming you. Take advantage of Pay What You Wish General Admission tickets during upcoming special hours. Check the upcoming schedule at seaportmuseum.org
John A. Noble (1913–1983) captured the essence of mid-20th century New York Harbor in his artworks. He is remembered for creating the most extensive record of the Harbor’s essential workings from the 1940s–1970s. #ThrowbackThursday
✍️: Gift of John and Allan Noble 1985.113.18
The Seaport Museum is a big fan of the art and picture books by #EricCarle and offers a #discovery room filled with maritime-themed immersive murals inspired by his work. Learn more and visit the Museum at 12 Fulton Street Wed–Sun, 11–5. seaportmuseum.org/seaport-discov…
This Saturday, Nov 18, at 2:30pm, join the Seaport Museum for a fascinating presentation sharing the true tale of the Culper Spy Ring, a covert operation that provided critical support to the Continental Army during the #AmericanRevolution . seaportmuseum.org/culper-spy-ring
This photo postcard shows the welcome for #WorldWarI #veterans arriving home by ship to New York Harbor. #VeteransDay began as #ArmisticeDay to memorialize the end of #WWI . #FromTheArchives
📷: 'The SS Celtic Returning with War Heroes from Overseas'. SSSMF 2006.029.3632
#OnThisDay in 1936 the pilot boat Sandy Hook was photographed by Fairchild Aerial Surveys. Sandy Hook would wait by the Ambrose lightship to transfer pilots on and off ships in New York Harbor. Discover more aerial photographs in the Museum collection at seaportmuseum.org/collectionsonl…
#OnThisDay in 1869, Harper’s Weekly published this illustration of the new Fulton Fish Market built along South Street. Harper’s must have assumed their readers were already familiar with the large public market since there is no accompanying article.
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Make your own maritime-inspired Autumn decorations based on #baggywrinkle —a ships’ tool that protects sails from damage. This family activity is free with General Admission and will be offered on November 4, 5, 12, 18, 19, 25, and 26. seaportmuseum.org/family-activit…