teen programs
education is key
At Independence Seaport Museum, we believe education is key for inspiring future generations of thinkers, historians, engineers, builders, and conservationists. All of our programs center around not only our mission, but how the skills learned can be adapted to their daily lives and help improve their community. We offer a wide array of programs suitable for high school students.

Teen Ambassadors
The Teen Ambassadors program is a ten-week, paid work and learning experience for Philadelphia teens entering 10th-12th grade. The program trains teens to work as ambassadors of sustainability, STEAM and history for Independence Seaport Museum visitors. As Teen Ambassadors, you will work together to create lessons based on topics like environmental justice, creatures of the Delaware River, and the history of our city Philadelphia. You will then present your lessons and activities to museum visitors in our galleries and science exhibit! This unique program form allows high school students to earn money, learn about the science and history of the Delaware, and move forward as resources to and advocates for their respective communities.
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Please submit an application before April 11th at 12 AM to be considered for priority interviews.
Lead support for Independence Seaport Museum’s River Ambassadors is provided by the William Penn Foundation. Support also provided by:
- The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust.
- The Hamilton Family Charitable Trust.
- The Arcadia Foundation.
- The Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation.
- The Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation.

Sailor Program
The SAILOR STEM Program takes aim at connecting our region’s youth to the water through wooden boatbuilding. Our hands on approach encourages growth in Engineering, Mathematics, and the Sciences as well as team building, problem solving, and leadership.
How to get here:
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.