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The Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia features two National Historic Landmark ships — Cruiser *Olympia* and Submarine *Becuna*. From the time it launched in 1892, Cruiser *Olympia* was a rare treasure in the US naval fleet. It is the world's oldest floating steel warship and the only surviving naval ship from the Spanish-American War. Cruiser *Olympia *served as Admiral Dewey's flagship at the Battle of Manila Bay, which marked the US emergence as a world naval power. Submarine *Becuna* launched in 1944 and completed five wartime patrols in the Pacific Ocean. It also served in the Mediterranean and Atlantic during the Korean, Vietnam, and Cold Wars before completing a long and distinguished career as a training submarine. Both ships provide ladders, hatches, and gangways for easy navigation. Elsewhere in the 2-floor museum, there are a variety of exhibits and galleries, a vast collection of historical artifacts and records, plus educational programs, resources, and much more, including a workshop where builders construct wooden boats.

Overview

The Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia features two National Historic Landmark ships — Cruiser *Olympia* and Submarine *Becuna*.

From the time it launched in 1892, Cruiser *Olympia* was a rare treasure in the US naval fleet. It is the world's oldest floating steel warship and the only surviving naval ship from the Spanish-American War. Cruiser *Olympia *served as Admiral Dewey's flagship at the Battle of Manila Bay, which marked the US emergence as a world naval power.

Submarine *Becuna* launched in 1944 and completed five wartime patrols in the Pacific Ocean. It also served in the Mediterranean and Atlantic during the Korean, Vietnam, and Cold Wars before completing a long and distinguished career as a training submarine.

Both ships provide ladders, hatches, and gangways for easy navigation.

Elsewhere in the 2-floor museum, there are a variety of exhibits and galleries, a vast collection of historical artifacts and records, plus educational programs, resources, and much more, including a workshop where builders construct wooden boats.

Itinerary

  • Independence Seaport Museum

    Visit two National Historic Landmark ships, the 1892 Cruiser Olympia and the WWII and Cold War Submarine Becuna. Olympia is known for being Admiral Dewey's flagship during the Spanish American War and also receiving the honor of bringing the soldier for internment for the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery.

    Becuna is a more modern day example of the technology and bravery of submariners in WWII and the Cold War. These ships will have ladders, hatches & gangways to navigate. The historic ships are not ADA accessible.

    Explore two floors of the museum with exhibits that cover various maritime topics. Galleries include: Disasters on the Delaware: Historic Disasters and Modern Day Heroes, Tides of Freedom: African Presence on the Delaware River, Tattoo Lounge, Titanic Philadelphians, Boat Gallery, Underwater Gallery, and more.

    Observe working wooden boats builders in action, in the Workshop on the Water and as they build the schooner Diligence. This gunboat was built in 1797 in Philadelphia to defend this young country from pirates. This new exhibit and ship is inside the museum, making it all the more impressive.

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Location

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Address

211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA

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Experience

Highlights

  • Visit the Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia
  • Celebrate Philadelphia’s maritime history
  • See two National Historic Landmark ships
  • Fun for the entire family
  • Inclusions

    • Admission to the Museum's Building and Cruiser OLYMPIA

    Exclusions

    • The listed price does not include parking fees. There are several public parking lots in the area as well as metered spots on the streets. Museum does not own a parking facility.
    • Guided tours of Submarine BECUNA are a ticket add-on and must be purchased on-site.

    Additional Information

    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Children must be accompanied by an adult
    • Wheelchair accessible within the museum
    • Not wheelchair accessible on two historic ships
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. Ships will close if extreme weather such as snow, ice or high temperatures.

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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