Philadelphia: Independence Seaport Museum and USS Olympia
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Country: United States
Description
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.
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.
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
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The final entry time to the museum and USS Olympia is 4:30 PM.
• The submarine Becuna will be closed until further notice.
• You will be assigned an exact entry time for both the museum and USS Olympia upon arrival.
• The USS Olympia is not wheelchair accessible.
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
