30 Apr South Street Seaport Museum Announces Free May Family Activity Weekends

May 3–June 1, 2025 | 11am–4:30pm | Free

South Street Seaport Museum announces free May Family Activity Weekends on Saturdays and Sundays from May 3 to June 1, 2025, from 11am to 4:30pm.

May 2025: Impressive Impressions
This May, dive into the rich history of printing and its deep connections to the Seaport! Inspired by the woodblock printing tools and prints featured in the new exhibition Maritime City, this hands-on weekend activity invites families to create their own illustrative “woodcuts” using styrofoam. Then, bring your design to life by making an impression print—just like traditional block printing techniques! Design your own unique illustration or choose from pre-made templates provided by the Seaport Museum. Before you roll up your sleeves and try your hand at printing, make sure to visit the new exhibition Maritime City as well as Bowne & Co. Stationers to see examples of historical printing, equipment including a printing press, and more! The activity was developed for participants ages 5 and up. This will take place indoors at 207 Water Street but may be moved to the cobblestone street in front of the building if the weather is nice. Access to 207 Water Street includes walking up and down a few stairs.

Upcoming Schedule:
Saturday, May 3, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Sunday, May 4, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Saturday, May 10, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Sunday, May 11, 2025; 11am–4:45pm; Mother’s Day
Saturday, May 17, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Sunday, May 18, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Saturday, May 24, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Sunday, May 25, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Saturday, May 31, 2025; 11am–4:45pm
Sunday, June 1, 2025; 11am–4:45pm

About Family Activity Weekends
Weekends bring fun activities for the whole family to the South Street Seaport Museum. Timely hands-on activities and engagement stations for visitors of all ages provide creative opportunities that illuminate history and life at sea while enhancing your visit to the Seaport Museum’s galleries, the tall ship Wavertree, and the lightship Ambrose. Activities and their locations change each month to highlight various aspects of maritime history, New York City’s beginnings as a port city, or the Museum’s collections and offerings.

Location:

South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton St
New York, NY 10038

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