South Street Museum Host June Events for All Ages

South Street Seaport Museum is hosting various events in June for the whole family including miniMATES for toddlers on Wednesdays, Childrens Day on June 26, and the mariner musicians New York Packet Music Series on Tuesdays.  Hours for the gallery are 10am - 6pm Tuesday through Sunday.  Admission is $15 for adults with $12 tickets for Students and Seniors.  For more information visit http://www.seany.org/.

The full list of June events include:

Family Programs:
miniMATES
12 Fulton Street, 5th floor
Wednesday, June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
11:00-12:30
Ahoy moms and dads! miniMates is a toddler play group for children 18 months to 3 years old. Stories, arts and crafts, music, and free play provides an interactive and engaging time for your child. Call for monthly subscription member rates.

Children's Day
Saturday, June 26, 2010
12:00-4:00pm
A day of performances, attractions and fun family craft activities for the young and the young at heart. Design your own pirate hat and sail away on your own wooden ship model. Visit www.childrensdaynyc.com for more information.

New York Packet Music Series
Tuesday, June 1, 8, 15, 22, & 29
6:00-8:00pm
Join the Seaport Museum's beloved mariner musicians and singers for summer performances of shanties, ballads, and reels. $5, adults & $2.00 children

Walking Tours: Revolutionary War
Sunday, June 6, 1:00-2:00 pm & Wednesday, June 9, 6:00-8:00 pm
March through the streets of Lower Manhattan and discover how the city fared during the Revolutionary War. Free with Museum admission.

DecoDence Tours
June 12, 13, 26, 27
12:00-1:00pm & 2:00-3:00pm
The Normandie was the longest, fastest vessel in her day. A tour de force of elegance and art deco deign. Free with Museum admission.

Free Friday: Maritime MusicJune 18
6:00-8:00pm
Listen as the Colonial Navy of Massachusetts performs some of the finest 18th century music on board the historic barque Peking.

Walking Tours: New Amsterdam
Sunday, June 20 1:00 - 2:00 pm & Wednesday, June 23, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Discover what life was like for Manhattan's early settlers as you take a walk back in time to Dutch New Amsterdam. Free with Museum admission.

Walking Tours: Historic District
Wednesday , June 16 and June 30, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Walk the historic streets of Seaport District to learn about the people, the innovations, and its maritime past. Free with Museum admission.

Programs Afloat
Schooner Pioneer
Pier 16
May through October
Sail the harbor and see New York City from a fresh point of view. Pioneer provides a unique experience where families can develop both environmental awareness and historical perspective.
Recommended for children and adults age 9 & up

Harbor Tours aboard Tugboat W.O. Decker
Pier 16
June through October
Decker is a true New Yorker-built in Queens and working along the East River and Staten Island. Explore the hidden corners of New York's working waterfront.
Recommended for children and adults age 9 & up

Evening Neighborhood Sails
Friday, June 18, 2010
Board the Museum's historic ships with free harbor sails throughout the evening.
Pioneer sails: 6:00-7:30pm and 8:00-9:30pm
W.O. Decker sails: 7:00-8:30pm
Free Harbor sails depart from Pier 16 behind Peking. Tickets may be picked up at 12 Fulton St. on June 18th beginning at 5pm. One ticket per person, no reservations. Passenger totals are defined and limited by the US Coast Guard. Rain or shine. Sorry, no rain checks.

Pioneer Sails:
Sip & Sail
Thursday June 3, 17 & 24
7:00-9:00pm
Schooner Pioneer, Pier 16
Join South Street Seaport Museum and Pasanella & Son Vintners for a sunset sail and wine tasting. Watch the sun set over the skyline as you enjoy light snacks and sample wines selected and poured by Pasanella & Son Vintners. $55 Members / $65 Non-Members. Reservations required.

Evening Neighborhood Sails
Friday, June 18, 2010
6:00-7:30pm and 8:00-9:30pm

Gone Fishin' aboard Schooner Pioneer
Pier 16
Saturday, June 26, 2010, 2:00-5:00 pm
Use our trawl net to catch, examine, and release live animals in the harbor. Learn about the City's harbor estuary and preservation. Call for pricing and reservations.

IN THE GALLERIES
DECODENCE: Legendary Interiors and Illustrious Travelers Aboard the SS Normandie12 Fulton Street

TREASURES OF A PRESIDENT: FDR AND THE SEA
12 Fulton Street

MONARCHS OF THE SEA: Celebrating the Ocean Liner Era
Walter Lord Gallery, 209 Water Street