Country
United States
City / Region
New York, New York, Northeast, USA, North America
Museum Characteristics
Preserves and interprets the history of New York as a major port city. Includes a collection of artifacts, maritime reference library, galleries, 19th-century print shop, and fleet of historic ships.
Collection Type
Artworks, historical artifacts, maritime reference library, fleet of historic ships (including the Wavertree sailing ship), printing presses, large collection of antique movable type.
Collection Size
Over 28,000 artworks and historical artifacts; over 80,000 archival materials; ~1,500 rare books (pre-1900); 45,000 ship plans; 30,000 photographic slides; 5,000 photographic prints and negatives.
Main Exhibitions
Maritime City; "Millions: Migrants and Millionaires Aboard the Great Liners, 1900–1914"; "South Street and the Rise of New York".
Observations
Operating hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Located in the historic Seaport District.
Source(s)
SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM. About. New York, NY. Disponível em: https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/about/. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM. About The Collections. New York, NY. Disponível em: https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/about-the-collection/. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..SOUTH STREET SEAPORT MUSEUM. Collections. New York, NY. Disponível em: https://southstreetseaportmuseum.org/collections/. Acesso em: 28 maio 2025..