South Street and the Rise of New York, a new exhibition on view in the introduction gallery space at 12 Fulton Street, explores the critical role the Seaport and South Street played in securing New York’s place as America’s largest city and its rise to become the world’s busiest port by the start of the 20th century. The exhibition showcases the Museum’s vast collection of works of art and artifacts via large reproductions and select artifacts on display that relate to history of the Port of New York during the 19th Century.