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Penn's Landing, Philadelphia PA
Open Daily 10am-5pm (215)413-8655
Education
Adult Programs
Pirates, Ben Franklin and the Birth of the Armed Forces Walking Tours now available. More Info.
Boatbuilding 101
Everything you need to know to build your own boat
...in just two weekends!
Call for 2012 Dates
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 16.
$270 members; $305 non-members (add $5 and become a member!)
To register, call the Group Sales Department, 215.413.8630, or email groupsales@phillyseaport.org.
Behind-the-Scenes Tours
of Cruiser Olympia & Submarine Becuna
First Saturday of Every Month, 12-4 pm
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.
Visit the Historic Ships' page » for more information
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.