Tall Ship Wavertree, South Street Seaport Museum — Local services in New York

All aboard the Tall Ship Wavertree! This is a 19th century cargo sailing vessel that people can come on, explore, and learn a piece of history. This museum ship is docked on Pier 16, easily accessible by car or subway. After you pay the toll (it is pay-what-you-wish), you will arrive on deck. Some areas may be closed off for maintenance, repairs, or just restricted for staff only. On board, you can do arts and crafts, sing ship shanties, watch a historical video, or admire the ship's riggings and components. Especially the ship's riggings! The riggings are all function in every respect, thanks to the ship's crew (both volunteers and professionals) maintenance. Hopefully, restoration to the other important components can be done soon. If so, we may see the ship sail again!

Don't forget to also check out the Schermerhorn Row, Lightship Ambrose, Schooner Pioneer and Tugboard W.O. Decker, Bowne & Co, and the South Street...

Visited on a rainy Sunday after starting at the south street seaport museum. Really cool experience! Lots to check out above and below deck. Staff was friendly and helpful. I highly recommend going on a sunny/dry day. If you go on a rainy day it is fine, but it was a bit slippery, so wear sneakers with good grip. Great experience and a great way to learn about the history of...

Presumably this opened only recently to the public, since this low volume of reviews surprises me. This floating museum is a MAGNIFICENT experience, and costs nothing! Well maintained and restored (for the rigging and woodwork). Very friendly tour-guides/employees, especially the young lady by the anchor winch who advised me about this tour operator's...