Grab your ticket and dive into River Alive! Discover hands-on exhibits, raise the sails on the pirate ship Diligence, and climb aboard National Historic Landmark Ship Cruiser USS Olympia.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Dive into “River Alive!”, a new exhibit that describes the wildlife, science, and wonder of the Delaware River, where 5% of Americans get their drinking water. Raise the sails and discover the history of the U.S. Navy aboard the National Historic Landmark Ship Cruiser USS Olympia.

Discover Philadelphia’s connection to the founding of the United States Navy. The Patriots & Pirates exhibition features curated objects never, or rarely, seen by the public, highlighting the little-told story of America’s conflict with pirates.

Uncover the past with one of the largest maritime art and artifact collections in North America. With so much to explore, Independence Seaport Museum is the premier, family-friendly destination on the Penn’s Landing waterfront.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Board the oldest steel ship afloat, Cruiser Olympia
Uncover the past with one of the largest maritime art and artifact collections in North America
Immerse yourself in the wonders and challenges of the region’s waterways
Learn how the waterways connect the wilderness to the city

 

 

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