Independence Seaport Museum

917 reviews

1 hr 30 min · typically 1–2 hours total

Discover Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections at the Independence Seaport Museum.

All-Inclusive
Family-friendly
Indoors
Museums
Historic and cultural

Select the number of participants

Adult 13–64 years

$18.00$20.00

Child 4–12 yearsi

$12.60$14.00

Estimated total · $18.00

Overview

Dive into RIVER ALIVE!, an award-winning exhibit that brings the wildlife, science, and wonders of the Delaware River to life. Climb aboard the oldest floating steel warship in the world on Cruiser OLYMPIA. Immerse yourself in special interactive exhibits while visiting 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 Penn’s Landing waterfront.

Location

211 South Columbus Blvd.
19106 Philadelphia

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Opening hours

Standard opening hours

Monday – Sunday
10 AM – 6 PM

Last entry
4 PM

Guest reviews

Luca N.
Mar 2026
Easy to combine with other sights. Audio / guide quality was stronger than usual, worth blocking a half-day for.

Felix Z.
Jun 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. (Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, we’d echo the hype online.)

Ada V.
Oct 2025
Entry was quicker than websites suggested. (Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.)

Chloe V.
Jun 2025
The pace worked well with kids. — glad we prioritized it.

Priya Y.
Sep 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Diego F.
Mar 2025
Great value versus buying tickets separately. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Maya S.
Jul 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Venue matched the vibe in the listing description, we’d echo the hype online.

Aria M.
Feb 2026
The pace worked well with kids. We learned more than expected in a short visit, would recommend budgeting a little buffer after for souvenirs.

Chloe C.
Jan 2026
Clear signage when we arrived. Crowds were manageable for the slot we picked, easily one of the highlights of our trip.

Nadia Q.
Aug 2025
Helpful crew and clear instructions. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

Ravi W.
Dec 2025
Staff made the itinerary feel effortless. Kid-friendly pacing without feeling rushed, and overall it was one of our favorite stops.

Quinn Z.
Jan 2025
Smooth check-in with no surprises. Transitions between rooms or stops felt purposeful, nothing felt confusing at the entrance.

Nadia M.
Oct 2025
We’d happily do this again. Highlights matched what was advertised, matching what friends told us—but better in person.

Ines Q.
Jan 2026
Audio quality was sharper than usual for this kind of ticket. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, we’d echo the hype online.

Ines P.
Oct 2025
A calm experience even on a crowded day. Seating/rest spots helped older travelers in our group, and we felt we got our money’s worth.

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