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Now open at the Museum, O.T.W - On The Water: The Schuylkill River began as a series of conversations between artists, rowers and historians, about the Schuylkill River as a nexus of American art, science, literature and commerce. Celebrating the spirit of exploration and expeditionary journal-painting, this exhibition presents historic images in company with contemporary works of art engaged in the life of this fabled waterway. We are invited to revisit Philadelphia’s Hidden River, perhaps with a sketchbook in hand, to discover its wonders anew.

Join Independence Seaport Museum and Philadelphia Sculptors for How Climate Change “FLOWS” Through My Practice: An Evening with Diane Burko. Burko, an artist whose practice has been at the forefront of art, science and the environment, with a focus on the urgent issue of climate change, will spend the night discussing the intersection of art and the environment, specifically how the themes of FLOW connect to her own work. Guests will be treated to a meet-and-greet with the artist as well as a guided tour of FLOW, a collaboration between Independence Seaport Museum and Philadelphia Sculptors of temporary floating sculptural installations. The tour will be led by Philadelphia Sculptors Director Leslie Kaufman. Light food and drink will be served. 

Tickets available here.

Museum members save $5 on tickets. Email membership@phillyseaport.org to retrieve the special discount code.

For thousands of years, ships have been adorned with hand-carved artwork. From invoking a sense of fear in battle to identifying a vessel, or even just for decoration, these works of art served many purposes and can be still be found on many ships today.

Join us in our Workshop on the Water on Saturday, November 23 for a daylong introduction to an age-old trade where you will gain the knowledge and skill of hard-carved maritime artwork.

$100/Museum Members; $150/non-Members

Tickets available here.

'Tis the season to get festive with family! Hosted by CBS 3 anchor Jan Carabeo, Parade of Lights returns - a favorite annual holiday event at Independence Seaport Museum. 

Head to the Museum for an afternoon of seasonal crafts and activities before a parade of local working boats take to the river at 5:15 p.m., illuminated in lights for all to see. 

Tickets available here.

HAMLET. We're cutting to the broken heart of the story that asks more questions than it answers.

This FREE production invites you into the Independence Seaport Museum's Riverview Lookout, to encounter the play intimately and unlike you've ever experienced.

Cast includes: Damon Bonetti, Robert DaPonte, Dan Hodge, Stephanie Hodge, Travoye Joyner, Annette Kaplafka, Brian McCann, Charlotte Northeast, Christie Parker, Steve Wright; with live music by Christopher Waters.

Tickets available here.

For questions, please email seahamlet@gmail.com. Follow the production on Facebook and Instagram.

Throughout history, forging has been one of the cornerstones of human development. As it relates to boat and ship construction, the smith and their forge play a key role in the smallest nail and the broadest axe. The ability to forge hardware and cutting tools has taken us from forming a basic log canoe with crude stone tools and fire to the most complex British ship of the line. Join us in our Workshop on the Water on either Saturday, January 25 or Sunday, January 26 for a daylong introduction to an age-old trade where you will gain the knowledge and skill necessary to forge metal on your own, and take home your own forged creation. Materials and necessary tools are included.

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Throughout history, forging has been one of the cornerstones of human development. As it relates to boat and ship construction, the smith and their forge play a key role in the smallest nail and the broadest axe. The ability to forge hardware and cutting tools has taken us from forming a basic log canoe with crude stone tools and fire to the most complex British ship of the line. Join us in our Workshop on the Water on either Saturday, January 25 or Sunday, January 26 for a daylong introduction to an age-old trade where you will gain the knowledge and skill necessary to forge metal on your own, and take home your own forged creation. Materials and necessary tools are included.

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Join us to celebrate Cruiser Olympia's birthday on Wednesday, February 5! The date commemorates Olympia's commissioning in 1895. To mark the 125th birthday, enjoy free admission on the ship, gun salutes, and more. 

Save the date for May 9, 2020 for a bigger birthday celebration! Stay tuned for more information. #Olympia125

Learn the traditional methods of how to build a wooden boat in Boatbuilding 101. The area's finest teaching craftspeople will show you the skills of lofting, mold making, steam bending, stem carving, planking techniques, and more, equipping each student with the knowledge and ability to build a wooden boat on their own.

One of the only adult boatbuilding education programs in the Philadelphia area, the class takes place in our renowned Workshop on the Water over the course of four separate sessions. Maximum capacity of up to 8 students. A one-year individual Independence Seaport Museum membership is included with all Boatbuilding 101 registrations.

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Attendees must be present from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on ALL of the following dates:

Saturday, February 8, 2020 - Session 1
Sunday, February 9, 2020 - Session 2
Saturday, February 15, 2020 - Session 3
Sunday, February 16, 2020 - Session 4