What’s special about architecture in the Pacific Islands? Come join us in the Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we talk about the materials and styles of pacific islander architecture. After our presentation, young architects will also design and build a model of their own island house using toothpicks and popsicle […]
Families are invited to an interactive story time on the second Saturday of each month* featuring a children’s book by a Native author, illustrator, or created in collaboration with an Indigenous community. They will have the opportunity to engage with objects from the museum's Teaching Collection such as photographs, textiles, or natural materials that can […]
Pingtan (评弹), a time-honored performing art from southern China, masterfully fuses storytelling, lyrical singing, and playful banter to bring characters and tales vividly to life. Characterized by its poetic dialect, expressive delivery, and delicate string accompaniment, Pingtan conveys not only humor and drama but also deep cultural insights through the artistry of voice and music. […]
The Seaport Museum and FloodNet are hosting this fun-filled and informative afternoon exploring the connections between flooding, the communities it impacts, innovative technology like flood sensors, and how data can be transformed into creative storytelling and movement. Start your experience at the all-ages Flood Resource Fair on the cobblestones of Water Street between Fulton and […]
90-minute walking tour that will take you on a winding journey that unravels the darker past of the South Street Seaport Historic District and Lower Manhattan.
Built by independent farms and food businesses, Down to Earth Markets provides delicious locally sourced seasonal food which supports a strong regional food system ensuring the health of our community and the environment. Celebrate opening day with a special performance by Jazzagilo and a Mother’s Day craft project. River Terrace will be closed to vehicle […]
Jazz Icons features renowned bassist, composer, and bandleader Buster Williams — whose profound influence has shaped the genre for more than six decades — in his first Trinity performance. Born in Camden, New Jersey, Williams began his career in the early ’60s, quickly rising to prominence with his impeccable technique, deep tone, harmonic innovation, and […]
Discover a powerful, untold chapter of Holocaust history and a daughter’s enduring quest to know the story that began a generation before her birth. From childhood, Julie Brill struggled to understand how her father survived as a young Jewish boy in Belgrade, where Nazis murdered 90 percent of the Jewish population without gas chambers or […]
For beginners, hobbyists, and lifelong birders alike. Together, we will explore the parks of BPC, and see what makes this spot a hang-out for urban birds and marvelous migrators! Binoculars and field guides provided, or bring your own.
Acclaimed alto saxophonist, composer, arranger, and educator Godwin Louis has graced stages around the globe. Born in Harlem and raised in Bridgeport, Connecticut, and Port au Prince, Haiti, he taps into every corner of his multicultural background to create his work. The result is a diverse palette of jazz, gospel, classical, and world music bolstered […]
From pioneering professionals to groundbreaking activists and maritime leaders, this walking tour brings to light the stories of women who fought against gender and racial discrimination to leave their mark on history. Discover the impact of those who established the first hospital staffed entirely by women, led the charge for workplace equality—including something as fundamental […]