Schermerhorn Row, South Street Seaport Museum

No other museum will give you such a profound insight into what made New York the city it is today. The exhibits include two ships moored on the Manhattan pier, as well as three floors of exhibits which illuminate the city’s involvement in maritime trade and tourism. The staff are friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate. It’s a great way to spend a couple of hours in the area. Bonus tip: travel there, or away, via the nearby ferry station at Pier 11 for the full experience, and a comparison point for the images of the port through the ages that are in the museum.

Had an amazing tugboat ride courtesy of the seaport museum, on NY’s last surviving wooden tugboat! The volunteers and staff had so much heart and were so kind. Would highly recommend for residents or tourists who want some time out on the water!

From Lenape natives, Dutch Colony, British Colony and 1900's life from the river and the seas where comes every 20 minutes one ship to New York (now 3,000 flights daily) from around the world. Elevator for 15 persons, water supply. Air conditioner, whatever you wanna pay. Your donation give a sticker to free tour at 1;30 pm in inside the Ship in the bay.

This gallery is the smallest part of the sea port museum but it's still worth checking out. I think the ships out by port 16 are the high lights of the museum though.

We visited the South Street Seaport several times last summer. What a fun place. Good food and drink, old ships, water view, ice cream!!! Several great food choices in the restored Tin Building. And after lunch, visit the cafe/bakery in the Tin Building on the south corner. Always crowded so you may have to wait for a table but well worth it.