Philadelphia - Independence Seaport Museum
Independence Seaport Museum pays tribute to the maritime heritage of the Delaware Valley. Located on Philadelphia's historic Penn's Landing, Independence Seaport Museum (ISM) features more than 20 interactive exhibits and audio-visual games, Admiral Dewey's 1898 flagship at the Battle of the Manila Bay, Olympia, and a WWII submarine, the Becuna, a wooden boat shop and changing exhibition galleries, including a single racing shell used for rowing on the Schuylkill River, secrets from sunken ships, and the development of SCUBA (Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus) gear.
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Things to See
USS Olympia & Becuna
At Pier 11, south of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, are USS "Olympia", Commodore Dewey's flagship in the battle of Manila Bay during the Spanish-American War (1898) and the Second World War submarine USS "Becuna".
The USS Olympia was one of America's first steel ships and a rare survivor of the Spanish-American War. The submarine Becuna served in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Both are now museums.
The USS Olympia is listed on the National Register of Buildings.
The USS Olympia was one of America's first steel ships and a rare survivor of the Spanish-American War. The submarine Becuna served in WWII, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Both are now museums.
The USS Olympia is listed on the National Register of Buildings.
Workshop on the Water
Workshop on the Water allows boatbuilders to practice their craft with models, blueprints and replicas of small watercraft.
Independence Seaport Museum
211 South Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3199
United States
211 South Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19106-3199
United States
Phone 1 (215) 413-8655
Fax 1 (215) 925-6713
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 12.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 10.00 |
| Students | $ 7.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
