Independence Seaport Museum - Philadelphia Museum

  • Address: 211 S Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  • Phone: +1 215 925 5439
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  • Website:www.phillyseaport.org
Average Rating
3.0
4+ reviews
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4.0
1+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
1+ reviews
Yahoo! Travel
2.5
2+ reviews

Estimated Price: From $6

Independence Seaport Museum
211 S Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Independence Seaport Museum Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Nationally recognized for its collection of Delaware River related maritime art and artifacts, as well as Admiral Dewey's flagship, OLYMPIA and World War II Submarine BECUNA, Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia welcomes over 120,000 visitors annually. The Museum ... more on MuseumStuff.com
  • A state of the art, multi-million dollar learning facility featuring more than 20 permanent interactive exhibits, historic ships ... more on TripAdvisor
  • Two historic ships are the main draw at the Independence Seaport Museum, but what really fascinates kids is the WWII submarine Becuna. The cruiser Olympia, with her glorious history, may interest older kids.In the museum proper, don't miss the Home Port Philadelphia exhibit. Visitors can climb ab... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Take a seat for your choice of seafaring lesson and join us on an exciting voyage through our region's rich maritime history. With energetic lessons ... more on Phillyseaport.org
  • Opposite Walnut Street, between the two dock areas, is this user-friendly maritime museum. The premier attraction of the city's waterfront, the Seaport Museum additionally boasts the docked cruiser Olympia and the submarine Becuna. The museum is beautifully laid out, blending a first-class mariti... more on Frommers

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2.0
My son was harrassed...

(April 06, 2004 00:00)

My nine-year old son went to the Independence Seaport Museum with his fourth grade class. When he left in the morning, we gave his teacher a $20 bill to hold for him to use because he wanted to buy a special gift for his grandfather's birthday in their gift shop. He had fun with the demonstratio... By A Yahoo! User from Bala Cynwyd, PA, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

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5.0
Great Maritime Museum!

Located on the waterfront at Penn's Landing, the Independence Seaport Museum provides a window into Philadelphia's history as a port city and ship-building center. Museum exhibits include information about the types of vessels, both commercial and recreational, that have been used on the Delaware... a user of Tripadvisor. Read full review on TripAdvisor

4.0
Adam J. 's review

Ok, so its not your museum of art of natural history, but then again sometimes you need something different. Different can still be good. Me and my ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

2.0
Not too organized

Our girl scout troop "surprised" the front desk clerk when we showed up for an advertised group event, to which we had confirmed reservations. They had to call the events coordinator at home to get her in to the building. Many exibits were not working, there were broken items in the store that ... By A Yahoo! User from Valley Forge, PA, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

Directions

Take SEPTA buses 17, 21, 33, 48 or 76 to Penn's Landing along Delaware River. Walk down the steps or path of Penn's Landing's Great Plaza. You will see Independence Seaport Museum's sign and signal flags marking the Museum's entrance to your right. The Ph

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Hours

Daily 10am-5pm,Daily 10a-5p,Daily 10am-5pm except for major holidays

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: Adults $8 Seniors $6.50 Children (ages 3-12) $5 Free admission on Sunday mornings from 10am - Noon. Not applicable to groups. -- Open daily 10am - 5pm. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
  • Collections: art, artifacts and archival materials pertaining to the region; 1898 Cruiser OLYMPIA; World War II Submarine BECUNA; ship models

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