Independence Seaport Museum

211 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, 19106

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Phone:

+1 215 413 8655, 215 / 925-5439,

Website:

www.phillyseaport.org

" This maritime museum celebrates the nautical history and heritage of the Port of Philadelphia and the role it has played in the cities development. Models of historic ships, artifacts from merchant vessels and other nautical objects are on display here. Anchored near the museum visitors will find the USS Olympia warship and the USS Becuna submarine, which are open daily for tour groups.

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My nine-year old son went to the Independence Seaport Museum with his fourth grade class. more on Yahoo! Travel

So much to see and do, great views and the staff are so nice. more on Yahoo! Travel

Great job, Independence Seaport Museum. more on Yahoo! Travel

I brought my entire summer camp to the Independece Seaport Museum and we had a wonderful time. more on Yahoo! Travel

The exhibits were interesting for children, the lesson was fun and interactive as wll as educational and the staff was attentive and welcoming. more on Yahoo! Travel

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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 ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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 ... more on Yahoo! Travel

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I was in town for a conference but wanted to see the Olympia, the only ship from the Spanish-American War still afloat. I'd donated money for restoration and seen a few specials on tv. After my cabbie ... more on TripAdvisor

We loved the wide area of nautical information, art, displays. The tour of the submarine Becuna was especially fascinating to some ... more on TripAdvisor

There could be a lot more in this museum -- nice, but could be much better... not a lot of there there. more on TripAdvisor

I have by no means a strong knowledge of ships but as someone with a more general interest in history I found the museum well worth a visit. The exhibits were full of fascinating facts, and many were ... more on TripAdvisor

If it would not have been for their Pirate Day festivities I don’t think I would have brought the boys to the Seaport Museum. I always joke that I will have all boys and live in a pirate ship so it wa ... more on TripAdvisor

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I brought my entire summer camp to the Independece Seaport Museum and we had a wonderful time. The exhibits were interesting for children, the lesson was fun and interactive as wll ... more on Yahoo! Travel

So much to see and do, great views and the staff are so nice. We will be back again, and take more firends. Families and children so much to see and learn. A+++++++++++++++++++++ ... more on Yahoo! Travel