Exploring the
Historic Ship Zone

Tours

Take a fascinating tour of the Cruiser Olympia, Admiral Dewey's flagship in the Spanish-American War, and the World War II Submarine Becuna! Both ships are National Historic Landmarks.

NOTE: The Olympia's top deck is closed for restoration of the Pilot House and will reopen in September. Watch the progress on the Pilot House Project>>

Self-Guided Tours
Available during Museum hours, daily 10 am-5 pm.
Last boarding 4:30 pm.
Ships are not handicapped accessible and may close in severe weather.

Group Tours
For information about group tours of the Olympia and Becuna and accompanying educational programming, please contact Group Sales Manager Rachel Iannotti at 215.413.8630 or riannotti@phillyseaport.org.

Special Behind-the-Scenes Tours of Olympia & Becuna
Available first Saturday of every month, 12-4 pm.
Explore areas of the ships 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, plus take a peek through the sub's periscope.
Must be 12 or older and able to climb steep stairs.
Free with admission or Membership.

Volunteer

If you would like to become a volunteer docent leading tours aboard the Olympia and Becuna please contact Educator Curator Margaux DelCollo at 215.413.8658 or mdelcollo@phillyseaport.org.

Making a Difference

Help preserve the Cruiser Olympia and the Submarine Becuna by becoming a Museum member or through donations to the Michael Borsuk Memorial Fund for Olympia Preservation.

Historic Ships

Exploring the Historic Ship Zone

Tours

Volunteer

Making a Difference

Exploring the
Historic Ship Zone