South Street Seaport Museum

Address:	12 Fulton St, New York, NY 10038, USA
Phone:	+1 212-748-8600
Site:	southstreetseaportmuseum.org
Rating:	3.8
Working:	Closed Closed 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM 11AM–5PM

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Karina Mikucka

I booked a Pioneer Schooner Sail for 8.28, which was cancelled (phone message) less than an hour before hand. I was given a phone number to call to speak about a refund or rebook - which is a general number for the South Street Seaport Museum and despite leaving messages - no one has contacted me (its been almost a week). I have also tried to use the website to email them my information, in hopes of being able to get in touch with someone that way, only to spend time to craft a message, and then for the website to return a "404 - Page Not found " error upon submission. I think the museum is a great institution, however their customer service is virtually non existant. After spending $64 on a sail, and also donating $10 as part of the transaction. I am left frustrating with the experience, and as a result, I cannot recommend it to anyone.

Elena Boeva

Hi ALL, Please be aware that this is a very unreliable organization who we had unfortunate experience with. We reserved a boat ( The Pioneer )for a birthday party a week in advance, and they canceled on us 1 hour before everyone arrived. 25 people came and had nowhere to go with all food that was prepared. And all we heard was ” I am sorry” which really did do nothing. I believe that the captain just forgot to check the condition of the boat on time and did so an hour before the party and then called to cancel. The party was spoiled, and the refund was issued to the wrong card. This is the most absurd customer service I have ever experienced with in the USA. Very unreliable, and in addition the refund was issued to the wrong card speaks about how unprofessional the staff is. Do not use their services.

Matthew Herrington

This is a neat place. I had gone here expecting to only spend 20 minutes. I spent about an hour and a half. There is all sorts of history of New York, movie screenings to that effect, naval art, and more. Many amazing wood cut figures and paintings are present. There is a WIP old laundry room you can kinda walk through. It is basically empty due to the aftermath of closed businesses in the area, but a nice place to check out. Great old brick walls and iron doors, too!

Mindy Ramirez

I was a little disappointed with the museum. Was expecting more to see. I thought I was in the lobby of the museum when the lady informed me that was it. However, the museum tickets also includes a tour of the Peking ship across the street. That was definitely the museum highlight. Very interesting to see inside the ship and learn its history. The ship will be going back to Germany for a full restoration and I dont believe it will come back; so see while you can.

Update

This 12-block historic East River site in lower Manhattan dates back to the 1600s, and its cobblestoned streets are packed with shops and restaurants. Pier 17 will reopen in 2016 after undergoing extensive renovation. Commercialism aside, the history runs deep here and is perhaps best experienced on one of the two 1800s tall-masted schooners the South Street Seaport Museum maintains. Go for a sunset sail with Gotham as a backdrop.

johnny white

The South Street Seaport Museum is essentially three venues; the main location on Fulton Street where you purchase ship tour tickets and also see all the exhibits, the print shop around the corner on Water Street, and the Pier 16 historic ships where youre given the tour. Not a whole lot to see overall, but it was nice receiving the tour and getting to know what things were like on the ship.

Greta Hyatt

We visited here today and enjoyed the current exhibit, Millions: Migrants and Millionaires aboard the Great Liners, 1900 - 1914. This exhibit familiarizes us with passenger life aboard the liners, and the differences in travel between wealthy Americans in first class and immigrants traveling in 3rd class.

Rich Brome

The museum is so small that you assume its just the lobby. Nope. That tiny room on the ground floor is actually the whole thing. The Peking ship is so run down and gutted that theres very little to actually see. Not at all worth $12. Actually considered asking for a refund.

A Private User

I had customized wedding invitations made here. Printing design staff are talented, easy-going, and thoughtful. Considering the quality, the invitation package is a good value. I am extremely happy with the result.

Dexter Rex Salas

Nice to go here at night. Staten island ferry and the subway station are just short walks away. Small museum. They dont allow tripods for your cameras though. View of Wall Street side at night can be awesome.

A Private User

I like to visit this place sometimes for the ambiance. It has a good view of the Brooklyn Bridge and along with Brooklyn Heights. During the evenings, the city lights paint a pretty picture.

Gabrielle Cassard

This was a great museum and the tour of the docked ships is very informative! You get to see an old light ship, the Ambrose, and a newly restored cargo ship!

Rehana Rodrigues

Waterfront place, interesting place. I went there a long time ago, theres renovation going on right now.... Wonder if its still open to public?

Willams Sainder

Its a really lovely place everyone should visit its a 12 block area spread and is one of most best place to visit in New York

Natalia Mantini

very small museum. fun exhibit but it costs too much for the square footage of the place.

Neeharika Sinha

Under remodelling so be aware a lot of restaurants are closed in the area.

Miche B.

Interessantes Museum

Nick Ferguson

The highlight of the museum is definitely the ship, a must see.