Independence Seaport Museum

The Independence Seaport Museum was founded in 1961 and is located in the Penn's Landing complex along the Delaware River in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Opening hours: 10:00 AM—5:00 PM
Type: Museum
Description: maritime museum in Philadelphia, United States
Also known as: “phillyseaport.org”
Address: 211 South Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, 19106

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include USS Olympia and Independence Hall.

USS Olympia

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USS Olympia is a protected cruiser that saw service with the United States Navy from her commissioning in 1895 until 1922. She is currently a museum ship in Philadelphia. USS Olympia is situated 890 feet south of Independence Seaport Museum.

Independence Hall

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Independence Hall is a historic civic building in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. Independence Hall is situated 2,900 feet west of Independence Seaport Museum.

USS Becuna

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USS Becuna, a Balao-class submarine in commission from 1944 to 1969, was a submarine of the United States Navy named for the becuna, a pike-like fish of Europe. USS Becuna is situated 890 feet south of Independence Seaport Museum.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old City and Society Hill.

Old City

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Philadelphia's Old City is home to many historical sites, galleries, restaurants, and bars. It is known for its active nightlife and cultural opportunities.

Society Hill

Neighborhood

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Society Hill is a historic neighborhood in Center City, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, with a population of 6,215 as of the 2010 United States census.