Independence Seaport Museum Admission

Overview

Climb aboard the oldest floating steel warship in the world, Cruiser OLYMPIA, and explore award-winning exhibits in the Museum's building, as well as the Seaport Boat Shop where you can watch a traditional maritime craft take place!

City: Philadelphia

Sun 25 Jan

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Starting at $20.00

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Sun 25 Jan

Starting at $20.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Admission to the Museum's Building and Cruiser OLYMPIA

Route and map

Meeting point

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Philadelphia
211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd,

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

• Upon arrival, please approach the front desk to exchange your confirmation voucher for an admission ticket from the attraction

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Wheelchair accessible within the museum
Not wheelchair accessible on two historic ships
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Ships will close if extreme weather such as snow, ice or high temperatures.

What To Expect

Independence Seaport Museum

Visit two National Historic Landmark ships, the 1892 Cruiser Olympia and the WWII and Cold War Submarine Becuna. Olympia is known for being Admiral Dewey's flagship during the Spanish American War and also receiving the honor of bringing the soldier for internment for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. Becuna is a more modern day example of the technology and bravery of submariners in WWII and the Cold War. These ships will have ladders, hatches & gangways to navigate. The historic ships are not ADA accessible. Explore two floors of the museum with exhibits that cover various maritime topics. Galleries include: Disasters on the Delaware: Historic Disasters and Modern Day Heroes, Tides of Freedom: African Presence on the Delaware River, Tattoo Lounge, Titanic Philadelphians, Boat Gallery, Underwater Gallery, and more. Observe working wooden boats builders in action, in the Workshop on the Water and as they build the schooner Diligence. This gunboat was built in 1797 in Philadelphia to defend this young country from pirates. This new exhibit and ship is inside the museum, making it all the more impressive.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (28)

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kayavee

Aug 2019

It was very informative. We enjoyed visiting the submarine and the ship. My 8 year old was excited to see the inside of a submarine!!

lfdb

Apr 2019

This is such a gem on the river in Philadelphia. It's a bit more unique in that it features a working boat workshop, with craftspeople working on vessels. I also had a lovely conversation with a gentleman working on a miniature boat model. It's both an indoor and outdoor experience. It's a great different kind of Philly experience and not far from Independence Mall & other historic sites. I went while waiting for a few hours while my kid was at a party. It was a great way to spend some time in the city.

mom2dcb

Aug 2017

We really enjoyed touring the 2 ships. The museum was very informative.