South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton St.
212-748-8600www.southstreetseaportmuseum.org
Located on the site of a major port of the 18th-19th centuries in New York, the South Street Seaport Museum is now a center that provides visitors with a glimpse into its nautical past. With its many historic ships and vessels, the museum displays the history of the Port of New York as well as its commercial and cultural impact.