Bowne & Co. Stationers, South Street Seaport Museum

Had a super cool experience here learning about printing presses and getting to print some of my own little souvenirs! Dreaming of coming back sometime for one of the personalized small group printing workshops!

You simply must stop in. This is a cute, old-fashioned stationery packed with a unique variety of cards, writing supplies, and prints (Among other tantalizing Knick-knacks and gadgets). Everyone working here was a treat to interact with. They even tipped us off to this cozy private area behind the store, which was a delight to explore.

home to several antique letterpress machines that still work, bowne triples as a museum, a stationery store, and a custom letterpress printing site. pay a visit to explore something esoteric alone or with other enthusiasts. journal prices are lower than those at competing retailers in the city: the midori md a5 is $14 at bowne. staff is very knowledgable about their inventory, services, and the history of seaport/letterpress methods to boot. some of them are clearly artists themselves - so impressive.

Such a beautiful stationary store in a historic building with so much character throughout. Lovely handmade cards, wax seal stamps, seasonal paper decorations and puzzles. Plenty of journals and planners and small items like stickers and pins. Great for finding small gifts or basic stationary items.

Nice stationary shop. They have oil perfume, too.