The South Street Seaport Museum opens the 1885 tall ship Wavertree to the public on Wednesdays through Sundays with timed entry, from 11am-5pm at Pier 16. Entry is included with your pay-what-you-wish admission to the museum. You'll get to explore the ship's main deck, quarter deck, cargo hold and viewing platform.
While you're there, learn how people worked and lived aboard a 19th century cargo sailing vessel, from the captain to the ship’s officers, cooks, and crew.