Independence Seaport Museum Admission

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About this activity

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!

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At a glance

Duration: 1–2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–9
Operated by: Independence Seaport Museum

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–17 years) · Adults (18–64 years) · Seniors (65–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission to the Museum's Building and Cruiser OLYMPIA

Not included

Not included: The listed price does not include parking fees. There are several public parking lots in the area as well as metered spots on the streets. Museum does not own a parking facility.
Not included: Guided tours of Submarine BECUNA are a ticket add-on and must be purchased on-site.

Itinerary

Independence Seaport Museum

Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, 19106, Philadelphia, United States See on map

End point

Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, 19106, Philadelphia, United States See on map

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

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

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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.