Seaport Discovery: Exploring our Waters with Eric Carle
Nov 5, 2022 @ 11:00 am– Jul 30, 2023 @ 5:00 pm
The Seaport
Suggested Ages: 2 to 8
Wed-Sun 11 am-5 pm
Visit a discovery room of maritime-themed art by the late Eric Carle, beloved creator of picture books for young children, at The South Street Seaport Museum.
Huge immersive murals bring families into Carle’s book, A House for Hermit Crab, and the cargo-ship adventures of 10 Little Rubber Ducks. Activities include meeting a live hermit crab, driving ferries on a giant play-table, and learning about cargo ships through the eyes of a rubber duck—all while exploring Carle’s use of color and pattern.
Also take free tours of historic tall ship Wavertree. See our guide to Seaport.
Malibu Barbie Cafe
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The menu by Master Chef Finalist…
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1885 Schooner Pioneer
See the sights of New York Harbor, the magnificent Lower Manhattan skyline, and Governors Island from the decks of the historic 130-year-old schooner Pioneer. Grab a halyard to help raise a sail or simply sit back and enjoy the view. Bring a picnic lunch or dinner, afternoon snack, beverages, or a bottle of wine to…
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Tugboat Rides on W.O. Decker
Take an exciting 75-minute ride on the last surviving New York-built wooden tugboat, W.O. Decker. Explore New York Harbor with views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Battery, and Governors Island.
Tours depart at 1 pm & 2:30 pm. Advance reservations recommended.
For ages 10+. Access to W.O. Decker requires climbing…
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Seaport Kids x Pride Mural
For Pride month, Mommy Poppins and Graff Tours present a Pride Mural Activity for children. Unleash creativity as the team at Graff Tours invites kids into the world of graffiti culture. A live spray painting demo and lesson culminate in a special, colorful Pride-inspired mural, created by participants. Supplies provided.
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Imagination Playground
This magical interactive, transformable playground lets kids create their own play space with sand, water, giant foam blocks, mats, wagons, fabric, and crates at their fingertips. Great view of the East River. Near lots of cool public art. Bathrooms available.
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