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Penn's Landing, Philadelphia PA
Open Daily 10am-5pm (215)413-8655
Tattoo Exhibit Events
Skin & Bones
Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor
Extended until February 7, 2010
The fall season is awash with a flotilla of serious and silly programming complementing Skin & Bones -- Tattoos in the Lilfe of the American Sailor.
Visit the Skin & Bones page for more exhibit information »
Crossing the Line
Saturday, September 12, 2:30 pm
Hazing at sea will be the topic of a lively presentation describing sailors’ centuries-old shipboard ceremony for crossing the equator. This illustrated talk by Simon Bronner, Ph.D., Distinguished University Professor of American Studies and Folklore at Pennsylvania State University and author of a book on the subject, reveals the sometimes controversial rituals involving role-playing, cross-dressing, initiation rites, and a wild cast of characters that includes King Neptune, Davy Jones, shellbacks, and pollywogs. Followed by Q&A and book signing. Presentation may not be appropriate for children and young adults.
Free with membership or Museum admission. Call 215.413.8640 for more information.
College Night at the Tattoo Exhibit
Friday, October 2, 5-10 pm
Spend First Friday on the Delaware River watching a private screening of the independent tattoo film Hori Smoku Sailor Jerry, touring the Skin & Bones exhibit, and competing in the “Collegiate Popeye Tattoo Challenge” – the college with the most attendees (and those with a tattoo count double) – wins a life-size Popeye cutout figure to display in your dorm. All this for half-price admission with college ID! Pre-, post-, non-collegiate patrons also welcome!
Regular admission $10; college students $5 with college ID. Purchase tickets online, by calling 215.413.8626, or at the Museum's Front Desk.
Mighty Warship Olympia Tattoo Festival
Friday-Sunday, October 16-18
In possibly the only event of its kind, some 40 tattooists from around the country skilled in the art of American Traditional tattoos – the style favored by early 20th century sailors – will gather aboard the 1892 National Historic Landmark Cruiser Olympia – for a unique boutique tattoo festival. The Museum’s Balcony Tent will also feature vendors selling tattoo memorabilia and clothing, a traditional vaudeville sideshow, tattoo contests, an art show of original tattoo watercolor paintings, and refreshments. Patrons can tour the Seaport’s featured exhibit, Skin & Bones – Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor, enjoy the festivities under the tent, and get inked by their artist of choice on Olympia. The festival, sponsored by the Seaport and Philadelphia Eddie’s 621, runs 2-10 pm Friday, 12-10 pm Saturday, and 12-5 pm Sunday.
Admission $20 at the door. For more information call the Seaport at 215.413.8655, Tattooed Kingpin at 215.423.4780, or visit www.phillyseaport.org or www.tattooedkingpin.com.
Tattoo Scuttlebutt
Thursday, October 22, 7 pm
There is more to a tattoo than meets the eye. Find out exactly what from those in the know at a panel discussion moderated by Seaport Curator Craig Bruns and featuring C.W. Eldridge, director of the Tattoo Archive in Winston-Salem, NC, local tattoo historian Nick Schoenberger, Hori Smoku director and Philly native Erich Weiss; and U.S. Coast Guard Chief Warrant Office Richard Sambenedetto Jr., whose tattooed feet are the iconic image of Skin & Bones.
Admission $10. Purchase tickets online, by calling 215.413.8626, or at the Museum's Front Desk.