group visits
WAYS TO VISIT
At Independence Seaport Museum, water is the unifying thread, connecting our historic ships, exhibits, and programs so you can discover the history, science, and cultural communities of the waterways around Philadelphia.
Our group tour options present a unique way to explore the Museum and the history of the city from the water’s perspective. Whether you are interested in the oldest floating steel warship in the world or the importance of the environment and its impact on local waterways, a visit to Independence Seaport Museum has something for everyone!
PRICING
Self-Guided Visit: $13 per student; $15 per adult
- Discounted general admission rate for groups of 10 or more.
- Provided access to the Museum’s building and the Olympia.
- Reservations are required to receive the discounted rate and must be made at least 48 hours prior to visit.
Optional Add-Ons
- Guided Tour of the Becuna, a World War II-era submarine: $10 per person (student and adult).
- Due to capacity limitations, access to the Becuna is only offered in a guided tour capacity.
- Guided Tour of the Olympia, a nineteenth-century cruiser: Price upon request.
- Guided Tour of Olympia’s Engine Rooms: Price upon request.
- Education Programs: $5 per student.
- Descriptions of current offerings are below.
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Questions?
If you have questions about a group visit or would like to book a trip, please contact us.
Current Programs
Seaport Story-Tour
Take a journey through our museum with this 30-minute guided tour! In this lesson students will be guided through our primary exhibits and taught vocabularly relating to museums, naval history, and boats. Our tour culminates to a fun story-time featuring fun characters using the new vocab we’ll learn!
This program is recommended for students in Kindergarten – 2nd grade and works best for groups of up to 30 students.
KNOT-ical Craft: Rope and Knots
Join us for a 30-45 minute lesson and activity about the history of rope-making in Philadelphia! Participants will learn all about rope and knot-tying while applying STEM principles to their usage on ships. Students will then apply their new knowledge by trying a commonly used knot!
This program is recommended for all ages and works best for groups under 25 students.
A Sailor’s life: The Ditty Box
What does it take to be a sailor? In this 45-60 minute program visitors will learn about the history of naval service, how sailors on Olympia spent their time at sea, and what being in the Navy was all about! This program highlights the history of Olympia as well as foundational civics topics.
This program is recommended for middle and high-school aged students and works best for groups under 30 students.
visit the seaport museum
Immerse yourself in award-winning exhibitions and climb aboard the Olympia, a nineteenth-century cruiser, and the Becuna, a World War II-era submarine.
