Programs for Adults
Introduction to Celestial Navigation
Independence Seaport Museum is offering another
round of Introduction to Celestial Navigation! The course takes place
over three Saturdays in March, inside the Museum. The class is designed
as a practical, how-to course using
GPS for offshore navigation with sun sight taking and using a sextant as
a
backup technique. Subject matter includes: basic concepts of celestial
navigation; how to use the mariner's sextant to take sights of the sun;
the
importance and techniques of accurate time determination; use of the
Nautical
Almanac; how to reduce sights to establish lines of position (LOPs); and
the use
of GPS, special charts, plotting sheets and other navigational data for
offshore
positioning and passage planning. This course is offered in partnership
with
Kingsway Power Squadron, a unit of the United States Power Squadrons,
the
premier nautical education organization in America.
Join us for our new March 2013 Session!
Saturdays, March 9, 16, & 23
All classes run 9 am to 5 pm
Pricing: $180
for Seaport members
$225 for non-members (includes one year membership)
$210
for Squadron members
$150 for students that are members of
both the Seaport and Squadron
Sign up soon, space is limited!
To register, call 215-413-8630 or email groupsales@phillyseaport.org
Premium Tours at the Seaport Museum
Independence Seaport Museum is now offering specialized, behind the scenes tours. Take a below-decks tour of Olympia, discover rare maps from the collection, or explore modern boat building practices at the Museum, all with a guided tour from an expert in each field. We have also partnered with Moshulu to provide lunch and dinner meal packages with your tour. All meals are served aboard Moshulu, the world’s largest four-masted sailing ship still afloat and AAA Four Diamond-rated restaurant located right on Penn's Landing.
Tours are available without meal packages at the rate of $20 per person. For more information please visit our Premium Tours page. Call 215-413-8630 or email groupsales@phillyseaport.org to make a reservation.
Explore Historic Old City
 Independence Seaport Museum presents three walking tours ideal for groups. Experience The Birth of American Armed Forces, Benjamin Franklin's First Visit to Philadelphia, or The Real Pirates of Philadelphia as you walk through the historic waterfront neighborhood.
See where the historic Tun Tavern once stood. Walk the streets where a young Ben Franklin walked. Discover where the real pirates of Philadelphia did business. One of the best-kept secrets in Philadelphia!
All tours start and end at the Museum and run about one hour and fifteen minutes. Prices are $15 for adults and $10 for kids. Tours are available by advance registration only. Call 215-413-8630 to schedule a tour.
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
of Cruiser Olympia & Submarine Becuna
First Saturday of Every Month, 12-4 pm from April through December
Visit the Historic Ships' page for more information
Explore areas of the cruiser Olympia, Admiral Dewey's Spanish-American War flagship, and the World War II submarine Becuna, normally off limits to the public. See the Olympia's triple expansion steam engines, boiler room, and working ash hoist, and the Becuna's conning tower.
Must be 12 or older and able to climb steep stairs. Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Ships may close in severe weather. Ships are not handicapped accessible.
Not able to make it on a Saturday? Behind-the-Scenes Tours may be booked in advance for groups of 10 or more. Call 215-413-8630 or email groupsales@phillyseaport.org for more information or to make a reservation.
Boatbuilding 101 
Everything you need to know to build your own boat
...in just two weekends!
Learn from the expert craftsmen in Independence Seaport Museum's
boat-building shop, Workshop on the Water. This unique, hands-on class
takes the new builder through all phases of boat building, including
getting the most out of a set of plans, building the backbone, steaming
frames, planking, spar-making, interior joinery, and more. While you
will not build a boat, each participant will construct the most
difficult pieces and learn enough to proceed alone with confidence. All
tools and materials are provided.
Participants must be at least age 16.
Our Winter 2013 class is sold out!
February 2-3 & 9-10
All classes run 9 am to 5 pm
Cost: $270 per person for Museum members
$315 for non-members (includes one-year individual membership!)
To register, call 215-413-8630 or email groupsales@phillyseaport.org
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