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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

New York City
Joined September 2011
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Seaport Museum
7 months
Last night, the Museum welcomed NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs @CommishCumbo, @nycdistrict1 CM Christopher Marte, District 6 CM @galeabrewer, tribal leaders from the Ramapo-Munsee, and more to the #RibbonCutting of A.A. Thomson & Co. and the inaugural #Exhibition “Maritime City.”
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This majestic photograph is on view now at the Museum. Join us for a special program on #WaterArt and #MaritimeHeritage, including the artist of this work, Sarah Cameron Sunde, and fellow artists from the Works on Water Triennial, this Thursday Oct 9, 6pm. https://t.co/dptgIRAz1v
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Happy #WorldArchitectureDay! Today, we're highlighting #SchermerhornRow. This iconic row of Georgian-Federal style warehouse buildings has witnessed over two centuries of historic and architectural changes. Learn more the Museum’s historic buildings at https://t.co/fmqoB7oAa2
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👻🦇 Embrace #SpookySeason and come craft #Halloween paper decorations, paper chains, and folded-paper #Bats at the Museum’s drop-in #FamilyFriendly workshop at Bowne & Co. between 12pm and 2pm on Sunday, October 12. 🎟️ : Free, Ages 5+,
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Embrace spooky season and unleash your creativity at Bowne & Co.'s free Halloween-inspired drop-in workshop.
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This 1837 manuscript #FromTheArchives of the Museum offers a unique look into life in #Haiti during the early 19th century with colorful sketches from across the country to handwritten notes from the unknown author #NationalHispanicHeritageMonth 🇭🇹: 80.89.7
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📚 For #SpookySeason, the #BookClub is diving into a chilling #TrueStory of survival, madness, and icebound peril shared in “Madhouse at the End of the Earth” by Julian Sancton. Join the conversation, all are welcome! Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm 🎟️ Free, https://t.co/JMUFP99b8g
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Happy #Archtober! As part of the @AIA_NewYork festival, the Museum’s A.A. Thomson & Co. warehouse is today's Building of the Day! Explore the history of this important building: https://t.co/aABupKHNTC Learn about the Museum’s Archtober offerings: https://t.co/uURrOvPJr1
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Happy #InternationalCoffeeDay! Celebrate all things coffee with the Museum’s #ObjectOfTheMonth: a cup and saucer for Cunard Line ocean liner’s First Class passengers, on view in the exhibition #MaritimeCity, open Wed–Sun, 11am–5pm. ☕: 2002.045.0001A-B
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🇳🇴Now–November 30, your visit to the Museum will include the new, temporary #Exhibition, Signs of Origins! This outdoor photographic exhibition shares the stories of six Americans of #Norwegian descent reflecting on their heritage through one object. https://t.co/2z7jRcZxFu
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Seaport Museum
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Celebrate #Architecture and #Design with our @Archtober #WalkingTours! Hidden History of the South Street Seaport’s Architecture Saturday, October 4, 10:30am Typography and Job Printing in the 19th Century Seaport Saturday, October 4, 12pm 🎟️: Free, https://t.co/uURrOvPJr1
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Seaport Museum
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🎶🪀This Friday night, step aboard the 1885 #TallShip Wavertree for free after-hours fun! From 6–8pm, enjoy #LiveMusic, different types of #Games, and a one-of-a-kind evening on a #HistoricShip. 🎟️: https://t.co/OyNt7bGV8M
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11 days
This #WorldTourismDay, let’s #LookBack to 1874 when “Treat's Illustrated New York, Brooklyn and Surroundings” was published. Notable tourist attractions at the time include Central Park, Trinity Church, and the Brooklyn Bridge, which at the time was still under construction!
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Seaport Museum
12 days
This #SpookySeason join a Sinister Secrets of the Seaport #WalkingTour! #Halloween is the perfect time to uncover some of the scandalous tales lurking in the cobblestone streets, historic buildings, and waterfront of the seaport. 🎟️: $30–$40,
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Throughout this interactive walking tour, your guide will share historical stories ripped from the headlines of newspapers and publications from the 1790s to the 1990s that provide a new perspective...
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13 days
What do Thomas Edison, Annie Oakley, and the #FultonFishMarket have in common? These celebrities and the workers of the Market were all patrons of the historic Paris Café, the interior of which is seen in this photograph from the 1980s. #ThrowbackThursday 📷: 2008.005.0006
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There are still a few opportunities left to come aboard the historic 1885 #Schooner Pioneer for a one-of-a-kind #Sail through #NewYorkHarbor. Bring along your favorite snack or drink (wine is welcome!) to enjoy al fresco style on deck. 🎟️ : $10–$70, https://t.co/Jbbrq1r3El
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Seaport Museum
15 days
👀Sneak Peek!  Here is a glimpse of some of the 55 new artifacts installed in #MaritimeCity. Starting tomorrow, September, 24, you can explore these new objects and over 500 additional pieces on view! Visit the #MuseumExhibition Wed–Sun, 11am–5pm https://t.co/HNTmNiHYoB
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Seaport Museum
17 days
Join the Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree on Saturday, September 27, for one of #NewYorkCity’s only public #Navratri events—a vibrant and energetic #RaasGarba #Celebration aboard Wavertree! 🎟️: $15–$20,
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Join the Seaport Museum and The Culture Tree for one of New York City’s only public Navratri events—a vibrant and energetic Raas-Garba celebration aboard the historic 1885 tall ship Wavertree!
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Seaport Museum
20 days
🌟The restoration of our beloved Titanic Memorial Lighthouse hits another milestone! The original portion of the tower has been restored and it is now visible to all passersby. Learn more at https://t.co/Knk99fhI4f
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Seaport Museum
22 days
Next week #MaritimeCity will display 39 new artifacts from the Museum’s collections! This week is your last chance to see these delightful works before they are returned to storage. Visit Wednesday–Sunday, 11am to 5pm to enjoy them. https://t.co/K1Zj8HeZqH
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Seaport Museum
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It’s the first day of #HispanicHeritageMonth! Celebrate by learning about when the #TallShip Wavertree was called “Don Ariano N.” in #Argentina! In the next few months, these manuscripts in Spanish will be transcribed by the Archives Program Volunteers. https://t.co/7Cyc8WVa91
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