🎨 Experience Artistry at Bowne & Co. with Fresh Prints!

Join the South Street Seaport Museum for the eagerly awaited return of its monthly open house, Fresh Prints! On March, step into the creative world of Bowne & Co. and explore a variety of unique printing equipment open for your use.

🌟 Sign up now at South Street Seaport Museum - Fresh Prints to learn how designers craft limited edition designs that highlight some of the fascinating elements of the Seaport Museum’s rich printing and graphic arts collection.

🔍 A Glimpse into History:
Established in 1775, Bowne & Co., Inc. is recognized as one of New York's oldest printing firms. The current Bowne at the Seaport Museum continues the legacy of small batch printing, reflecting its historic roots.

✅ Event Details:

• Preregistration is encouraged, but walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.
• Open to everyone aged 12 and up.
• Each participant can take home their printed items! (If you can’t stay for the full 90 minutes, it's okay to leave early—but you might miss out on a special print!)

📜 About Bowne & Co.:
Founded by Robert Bowne in 1775, Bowne & Co. stands as New York’s oldest operational business still bearing the same name. Initially thriving as a financial printer throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, it collaborated with the Seaport Museum in 1975 to create a 19th-century-style print shop located at 211 Water Street in the South Street Seaport Historic District. This venue includes the Bowne & Co. Printing Office and Bowne & Co. Stationers, which offer gifts and fine goods. Learn more at Bowne & Co. Stationers.

🛳️ Explore More at the Museum:
Please note that access to historic ships and exhibitions is not included with your ticket to this event. To delve deeper into the museum’s offerings, book your General Admission tickets in advance or inquire with Museum staff upon check-in. General Admission is available from Friday to Sunday, 11 AM to 5 PM, allowing you to board the 1885 tall ship Wavertree and the 1908 lightship Ambrose, as well as explore exhibitions in the first-floor Schermerhorn Row galleries at 12 Fulton Street. For more info, visit Admission Information.

🏛️ About the South Street Seaport Museum:
Located right in the heart of New York City's historic seaport district, the South Street Seaport Museum is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of New York as a significant port city. Founded in 1967, the museum boasts a vast collection of artifacts, a reference library, exhibition galleries, 19th-century print shops, and a fleet of historic vessels, all contributing to narrating the story of “Where New York Begins.” Discover more at South Street Seaport Museum.

📅 Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to unleash your creativity and immerse yourself in history!

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