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History Exhibition
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South Street Seaport Museum Lighthouse

Financial District, New York

💵"a bargain for families" (Freetoursbyfoot)
🖨️Watch live letterpress demos at Bowne & Co
👟Wear comfy shoes for uneven ship decks

Climb aboard the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and explore how New York became a port city through hands-on exhibits and a working 19th-century print shop. The Seaport Museum brings maritime history to life with real vessels docked at Pier 16 and galleries packed with sailor artifacts.

Historic tall ships
19th-century maritime history
Pay-what-you-wish admission
Family-friendly exploration