“The Museum maintains six historic docked ships and its landmarked downtown district contains some of the city’s oldest architecture. Brick row houses and cobblestone lanes here date to the early 1800s.”
– Afar Magazine
Frommer's
"Dating back to the 17th century, this landmark historic district on the East River encompasses 11 square blocks of historic buildings, a maritime museum, several piers, shops, and restaurants." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Recently renovated, this museum offers a glimpse of the seaport’s history and a survey of the world’s great ocean liners." Full review
Time Out
"Set in 11 blocks along the East River, this museum is an amalgam of galleries, historic ships, 19th-century buildings and a visitors’ center." Full review
Frommer's
"What will you see here? A massive collection of, well, sailing stuff—20,000 pieces of scrimshaw, models, maritime paintings, and other ephemera. So landlubbers may find it a bit of a..." Full review
Frommer's
"Other than that, the Museum has been reduced to a "ye olde printing shoppe", some walking tours, and an alcove with wall text on the area." Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Scattered throughout the South Street Seaport area are several historic vessels, some open for visitors. You can also peruse the shops and galleries along Schermerhorn Row." Full review
On the Grid
"Since 1967, the South Street Seaport Museum has been telling folks the story of New York’s rise as a port city by using interactive exhibits, education and experiences in its historic buildings." Full review
Where
"New York City’s history as a world port and place of commerce is explored through photographs, paintings, historic ship models and a variety of other sea-related memorabilia." Full review
"I'd say the only reason to come down here in 2019/2020 is for the daily tours of the historic sailing vessels the museum has moored off Pier 16." Full review
Experts' Choice Award 
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Lonely Planet
Time Out
Michelin Guide
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