South Street Seaport Museum Announces Extended Holiday Shopping Hours at Bowne & Co. Stationers

South Street Seaport Museum announces the return of limited-time holiday offerings from 19-century letterpress printers, Bowne & Co. Whether you’re looking for a carefully-curated selection of unique wares including art and books, candles, home decor, stationery, games, oddities, as well as house-designed and -printed paper goods, or would rather gift experiences like a one-of-a-kind letterpress printing workshop using historical 19th century printing presses and type, Bowne & Co. has something for everyone.

Explore the Gift Emporium | Bowne & Co., Stationers

Starting on November 29, you will be able to shop for a selection of unique holiday-themed cards, gifts, and house-designed letterpress-printed notecards during extended holiday hours in person at 211 Water Street, New York, NY. Check seaportmuseum.org/bowne-co-stationers for the most up-to-date modifications to holiday hours.

Throughout this holiday season, visit Bowne & Co. during their extended holiday hours! Holiday schedule:

Wednesday, Thursday: 11am–5pm

Friday, Saturday: 11am–7pm

Sunday: 11am–5pm

Bowne & Co will be open for last-minute holiday shopping on the following dates:

Sunday, December 21: 11am–5pm

Monday, December 22: 11am–5pm

Tuesday, December 23: 11am–5pm

Bowne & Co. uses historic moveable type, images, and letterpress printing equipment from the South Street Seaport Museum’s working collection to design and print bespoke stationery, cards, and more. Designs are created with historical metal and wood type from the Seaport Museum’s working collection as well as linocuts, and engravings that give each piece unique old-world characteristics.

View Bowne & Co.’s online holiday offerings, including greeting cards and hand-stamped wooden dreidels, here. The last day for online orders to guarantee Christmas delivery is December 18.

Orders on Bowne & Co.’s online storefront can be shipped anywhere in the United States, and in-person orders can be scheduled for pick up at Bowne & Co. on Water Street during regular business hours. bowne.co

Order Custom Letterpress Printing | Bowne & Co. Printing Office

Or, you can also gift a piece of history itself with a Custom Printing Order—designed and printed on historic presses from the South Street Seaport Museum’s working collection. Bowne’s resident printers will collaborate with you (or your giftee) to craft bespoke prints, cards, or keepsakes using historical type, illustrations, and centuries-old printing techniques that make every impression truly one of a kind. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.

The last day to place custom orders to guarantee Christmas delivery is December 5.

Gift Bowne & Co. Experiences | Bowne & Co. Workshops

A perfect gift for creatives and history lovers alike! The South Street Seaport Museum offers several giftable opportunities for participants to roll up their sleeves and explore the art of letterpress printing. You can gift tickets to open houses and workshops that invite your guest to get hands on with historical printing presses and type from the South Street Seaport Museum’s working collection to craft their own broadsides, stationery, and unique keepsakes:

The Fresh Prints open house is the perfect 90-minute introduction to letterpress printing. Your giftee will learn how the designers at Bowne lock up limited edition designs and see some of the more eccentric parts of the Seaport Museum’s printing and graphic arts collection. Have a friend who loves learning where phrases like stéréotype, cliché, making a good impression, or out of sorts originated? This experience is made for them! seaportmuseum.org/fresh-prints

The Print Your Own Stationery workshop is a deep dive into the world of letterpress printing—perfect for anyone who loves a good mix of creativity and craftsmanship. Over three fun-filled hours, your giftee will team up with Bowne & Co.’s talented designers to create a custom set of stationery from start to finish. From choosing historical fonts and mixing inks to cutting paper and printing their very own edition of 35 notecards on a 19th-century press, this giftable experience is hands-on history at its finest. seaportmuseum.org/stationery-workshop

Want to make your gift even more personal? Book a Private Printing Workshop at Bowne & Co. for a one-of-a-kind creative experience that’s all about your group. It’s a perfect gift for friends, families, or teams looking to roll up your sleeves together and bring your own designs to life. Contact us at [email protected] to learn more.

Bowne & Co. Stationers Gift Emporium

This holiday season, stop by Bowne & Co., Stationers gift emporium to pick up holiday cards and unique gifts for those on your holiday list and enjoy the historical charm of the South Street Seaport Museum’s turn-of-the-century letterpress print shop. From stationery essentials, holiday cards, and books, to house-designed and printed letterpress works, custom stationery, and more, Bowne & Co. offers carefully curated items that shed light on different facets of printing history, and the city's maritime heritage. Shop in-person at 211 Water Street or online at bowne.co. Check the Seaport Museum website for special holiday hours at seaportmuseum.org.

About Bowne & Co.

Established by Robert Bowne in 1775, Bowne & Co. holds the distinction of being New York’s oldest operating business under the same name. After growing as a financial printer throughout the 19th and 20th centuries, Bowne & Co. Inc. partnered with the Seaport Museum in 1975 to open a 19th century-style print shop at 211 Water Street in the South Street Seaport Historic District. Today, it is comprised of the Bowne & Co. Printing Office––a workspace that continues the age-old tradition of job (or small batch) printing using historic presses from South Street Seaport Museum’s working collection––and Bowne & Co. Stationers, a19th century-style emporium selling gifts and fine goods. seaportmuseum.org/bowne-co-stationers

About the South Street Seaport Museum

The South Street Seaport Museum, located in the heart of the historic seaport district in New York City, preserves and interprets the history of New York as a great port city. Founded in 1967, the Museum houses an extensive collection of works of art and artifacts, a maritime reference library, exhibition galleries and education spaces, working 19th century print shops, and an active fleet of historic vessels that all work to tell the story of “Where New York Begins.” seaportmuseum.org

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