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Independence Seaport Museum Discovering Philadelphia's river of history and world of connections.
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Looking to get out on the water? Interested in learning about Philadelphia’s waterfront history? Want to help better the...
10/19/2026

Looking to get out on the water? Interested in learning about Philadelphia’s waterfront history? Want to help better the environment in your community?

If you answered YES to any of these questions, then we have the experience for you!

Join ISM on our new EcoTours! These beginner-friendly kayak excursions are great for those who want to learn about river ecosystems and the way they shape the culture and history of our city, all while enjoying a scenic trip out on the Delaware River. As a proud member of the Alliance for Watershed Education, we want these excursions to reach a large and inclusive audiences of community members.

Join us on 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒 (Spooky Seaport Saturday 😉🎃) for our next FREE excursion. Save your spot by registering on our website https://2137a.blackbaudhosting.com/2137a/Ecotour-24Oct2026

𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦-𝘰𝘧-𝘤𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮 𝘪𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘩𝘪𝘢 𝘌𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 2026 𝘚𝘛𝘌𝘔 𝘌𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘞𝘦𝘦𝘬.

From classic ship model kits to modern metal, the Independence Seaport Museum store offers a wide variety of fun for all...
10/18/2026

From classic ship model kits to modern metal, the Independence Seaport Museum store offers a wide variety of fun for all ages. You can shop our full collection in-store during museum hours or anytime on our online store!

https://giftshop.phillyseaport.org/collections/toys-games

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 is only one week away!Celebrate the spookiest time of the year at the Independence Seaport Museu...
10/17/2026

𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 is only one week away!

Celebrate the spookiest time of the year at the Independence Seaport Museum!🎃👻🍂

Join us on 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟒 for family-friendly crafts and activities throughout the building, including miniature sea monster-making and a spooky sea creature scavenger hunt!

Celebrate the spookiest time of year at the Independence Seaport Museum! We’ll have activities and crafts for the whole family from 𝟏𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟐 𝐏𝐌 throughout the museum building!

⚓ All activities are free with museum admission, so head over to our website and get your tickets today! https://www.phillyseaport.org/admissons-hours-of-operation/

Looking for your next cozy fall activity? Look no further than the Independence Seaport Museum! 🍂🌊Come learn all about t...
10/16/2026

Looking for your next cozy fall activity? Look no further than the Independence Seaport Museum! 🍂🌊

Come learn all about the city’s maritime history, as well as the cultural and environmental impact of our local waterways through our award-winning exhibitions and historic ships!

https://www.phillyseaport.org/admissons-hours-of-operation/

𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥! ⛵️Hello party planners! Celebrate your child’s special day with a splash of creat...
10/15/2026

𝐋𝐞𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝’𝐬 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐢𝐥! ⛵️

Hello party planners! Celebrate your child’s special day with a splash of creativity and a wave of adventure.

Activities may include:

🖍 Creative time with coloring and crafts.

✂ Hands-on fun with folding paper creations.

🧭 Exploration adventures in our interactive exhibit spaces.

Whether your little ones are ready to explore, create, or just enjoy a playful afternoon. ISM has the perfect space to make birthday memories that last a lifetime.

⚓ Book your party today on our website and let the adventure begin! https://www.phillyseaport.org/birthday-parties/

in 1944, 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘯𝘢 and her crew crossed the equator, prompting a Crossing the Line Ceremony. For centuries, the Crossing ...
10/14/2026

in 1944, 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘯𝘢 and her crew crossed the equator, prompting a Crossing the Line Ceremony.

For centuries, the Crossing the Line ceremony has been performed to commemorate a sailor’s first time crossing the equator. The ritual often includes someone dressed up as King Neptune, as well as various other challenges for the sailors to complete. Since 𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘯𝘢 is a submarine, the ceremony was done while she was submerged, and when she resurfaced, she had a “crew full of shellbacks,” meaning that all the crew on board had crossed the equator.

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution to create America's first naval force.There’s so much ...
10/13/2026

On October 13, 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution to create America's first naval force.

There’s so much to learn about those early days of the United States Navy here at ISM. Come pay a visit to its point of origin and discover how the city of Philadelphia played such a significant role in its founding. 🇺🇸

⚓ Get your tickets today! https://www.phillyseaport.org/admissons-hours-of-operation/

Independence Seaport Museum respectfully acknowledges that it is situated on 𝘓𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, the ancestral homelands of th...
10/12/2026

Independence Seaport Museum respectfully acknowledges that it is situated on 𝘓𝘦𝘯𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘩𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨, the ancestral homelands of the Lenape peoples.

Whether ancestral, present-day, or in the future, many Lenape peoples still call this region, which embraces the Delaware River, home. The Lenape and their ancestors along the river is well documented in archaeology, community knowledge, and the arts, among other forms of historical records. Here are two hand-colored lithographs based on the original paintings by Gustavus Hesselius. The portraits depict Lenape Chiefs Tish-Co-Han and Lap-Pa-Win-Soe, respectively. Both of these individuals were leaders in their communities and chosen by the artist to be in a series of paintings similar to these portraits from our collection. [2023.009]

There's just something about fall days down on the waterfront 🥰🍂
10/10/2026

There's just something about fall days down on the waterfront 🥰🍂

Address

211 S Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
19106

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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(215) 413-8655

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