24 Sep South Street Seaport Museum Announces Indigenous Peoples’ Day at the Seaport Museum

In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the South Street Seaport Museum is adding an extra open day to welcome the public. Come celebrate “Where New York Begins” on Monday, October 14, 2024 from 11am-5pm at 12 Fulton Street and Pier 16 (Fulton and South Streets), NYC. seaportmuseum.org/indigenous-peoples-day

Take advantage of Pay What You Wish General Admission, which means you can enjoy all that the Museum has to offer at whatever price is right for you––free in-person admission, the full ticket price, or any amount in between. Plan ahead and reserve your ticket in advance. Walk-ups are also welcome to join the fun.

Your ticket includes the exhibitions on view in the introduction gallery space at 12 Fulton Street as well as access to the 1885 tall ship Wavertree where you can discover the traditions of the area’s Indigenous people and play the same games that were enjoyed here long before the city we know today. Family-friendly activities will include Selahtinalìtin (sˈɛlɑːtˌɪnɐlˌɪtɪn): a scattering straws game similar to Pick Up Sticks or Jackstraws, and Mamantuhwin (mˈæmɐntˌuːwɪn): a dice-and-bowl game possibly named after the whirligig beetle. Experience the excitement of these traditional games and connect with the history of Lenapehoking, the land and water now known as South Street Seaport.

Free timed tickets for a tour of the 1908 lightship Ambrose are available separately at no additional cost. And, Bowne & Co. Stationers will also be open for this special Monday.

Location:

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