Would you spend $880.13 on a phone call? Adjusted for inflation, this was the price in 1929 for ocean liner passengers to make a call between NY and Amsterdam. Thankfully, modern phones make long distance calls more accessible! #TelephoneDay #FromTheArchives

☎️: 2006.29.504

Looking for a special Mother’s Day card? Want to spend quality time with the mother figure in your life? Stop by Bowne & Co. Sat, May 4, 12–2pm, to create a festive Mother’s Day card using the Museum’s historical printing equipment! seaportmuseum.org/bowne-mothers-…

#EarthDay is a reminder of the importance of environmental conservation and sustainability, encouraging us to come together and take action for a healthier planet and brighter future. Join the Museum this weekend for an all-ages family activity Ecological Explorations.

Special Spring and Summer Sundays are now available for the popular Print Your Own Stationary workshop at the Museum! Newly added Sunday sessions are available from 12–3pm, on April 28, May 26, June 30, and July 28. Get your tickets today at seaportmuseum.org/stationery-wor…

Happy #VolunteerRecognitionDay ! The Seaport Museum wouldn’t be the same without the incredible work done by dedicated volunteers. A few days ago we held the first Volunteer Appreciation Awards Party since 2019 and feel deeply energized and inspired by so many of you.

The Seaport Museum has collected hundreds of menus that span a century of ocean crossings. Each one saved for a reason—picked up from the table by a passenger and kept long after their voyage. This menu was circulated to the passengers on board SS La Bretagne #OTD in 1911.

#OnThisDay in 1907 #EllisIsland processed 11,747 individuals making this the busiest day in Ellis Island’s history. The linguistic and cultural diversity of the processing station helped ease new arrivals on their first day in America. 

📸: William Asadorian Collection. H67-0017

Spring has finally sprung and, after spending most of the Winter indoors, it’s time to get outside and explore #NYC ! Get your tickets today to enjoy a #WalkingTour through #LowerManhattan and the South Street Seaport Historic District with us. seaportmuseum.org/sinister-secre…

Today we remember all who died #OTD in 1912 when RMS #Titanic sank into the Atlantic Ocean. One year later, the Titanic Memorial Lighthouse was erected by public subscription 240 ft above sea level on the Seamen's Church Institute roof.
#Titanic RemembranceDay #FromTheArchives

#OTD in 1912, just before midnight, RMS #Titanic struck an iceberg on her maiden voyage across the North Atlantic. Compromises in her design led to the collision being fatal for thousands of passengers and crew, impacting every level of NYC society highlighting class inequities.

It’s #NationalSubmarineDay ! Although the US Government didn't purchase its first modern submarine until 1900, engineer and inventor Robert Fulton (1765–1815) published his submarine designs and experiments nearly a century earlier in this #RareBook in our collection.
📖: 2003.14

You can now enhance your visit to the Seaport Museum with the Bloomberg Connects digital guide! Download the app on your smartphone and learn about the Museum's ships, buildings, Pier 16, galleries and more. Don’t forget to bring your headphones! seaportmuseum.org/bloomberg-conn…

On Wednesday, April 10, at 6:30pm, join the Seaport Museum and Ross Perlin, for a unique look at the linguistic diversity of New York City as explored in his new book, “Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues in New York.” seaportmuseum.org/language-city

Today kicks off #WaterWeek , which runs April 7–13! This week, and on weekends throughout April, visit the Museum to immerse yourself in a variety of hands-on activities designed for people of all ages to learn about physical #ecology of the New York City waterfront! #WaterMonth

We are entering the final week of “Seaport Discovery: Exploring Our Waters with Eric Carle”. The exhibit is on view through April 14. Don't miss out on this engaging discovery room of maritime-themed art by #EricCarle before it closes seaportmuseum.org/seaportdiscove…

Learn about the lasting importance of beavers as explored in the new book “Beaverland: How One Weird Rodent Made America!”
Saturday, April 13, 2pm: How Beavers Made America
Monday, April 29, 6:30pm: Seaport Museum Book Club
seaportmuseum.org/beaverland

Who knew a bottle could double as a safe harbor during an #earthquake ? Our #CollectionsStorage might be a bit rearranged after this morning’s #NYCEarthquake , but the collections, buildings, and ships remain steady! We’re open today and all weekend, 11am–5pm. Come explore!