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How to get to Independence Seaport Museum
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By Walking:
From the Visitors Center on 6th and Market Streets, walk south on 6th Street for 2 blocks to Walnut Street. Turn left onto Walnut Street (going east). Continue straight, crossing Front Street. Keep walking straight over the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge. You will see the Delaware River ahead and the Museum on your right as you walk down the steps (there is an elevator if needed).
By Car:
Take I-95 (from North or South) to exit #20 (formerly exit #16) marked variously: Historic Area, Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd, Washington Ave. At the traffic light turn left onto Columbus Blvd. (aka Delaware Ave.). About one mile up, you will see the Hyatt Regency Hotel on your right. Immediately after the hotel, at the light, there is a driveway under the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge. Turn right into the driveway which will take you into the Penn's Landing Parking Lot. The parking lot is in front of the Museum
Parking is also available at several attended lots along Penn's Landing as well as at meters and several lots within the Old City vicinity. Parking is within easy walking distance to the Historic Area, many restaurants, the Visitors Center and other attractions.
By Bus:
Take SEPTA buses 33, 21 and 42 to the end of the line on Chestnut Street and Penn's Landing. After getting off the bus, walk to the right, through the gate and down the path of Penn's Landing's Great Plaza. You will see Independence Seaport Museum's sign and colorful signal flags signs marking the Museum's entrance to your right.
Bus Routes 48, 17 and 5 come in to the bus station at Front and Market Streets. Walk south on Front Street to Walnut Street (2 blocks south), then make a left and cross the Walnut Street Pedestrian Bridge. You will see the Delaware River ahead and the Museum on your right as you walk down the steps (there is an elevator if needed).
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By Subway:
Take the Market-Frankford Line to the Second Street station. Exit and walk south on Second Street for two blocks to Walnut Street. Turn left onto Walnut Street, crossing Front Street, then across the pedestrian bridge to the Museum on your right.
By Train:
Take the Regional Rail Lines (SEPTA) train to the Market East Station (11th Street). Connect there with the Market-Frankford subway EAST to Second Street Station and proceed as above (Subway).
By Ferry:
The Delaware RiverLink Ferry connects the Camden, NJ Waterfront, with Penn's Landing and Independence Seaport Museum. The Ferry departs from Camden every 40 minutes and Philadelphia 40 minutes. For more information call 215.925.LINK.
*The ferry will conclude daily service on Thursday, September 22, 2005. It will then switch to Friday – Sunday service through October 31, 2005. The ferry will also continue evening service for Tweeter Center concerts.
By Boat:
The marina at Penn's Landing offers a variety of sized slips for boats cruising along the Delaware River. The Museum is immediately adjacent to the Marina.
Independence Seaport Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Independence Seaport Museum Ticket
Ticket includes admission to Independence Seaport Museum's Galleries, Cruiser OLYMPIA and WWII Submarine BECUNA.
Notice: For safety reasons, Independence Seaport Museum reserves the right to close the ships during severe weather. Museum ships are not handicapped accessible.
Due to a restoration project, the Museum's ships, Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna, will be closed to the public August 15, 2005 through September 30, 2005. Click here to learn more about the project.
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$9.00 for Adults
$6.00 for Children
(ages 3-12)
$8 for Seniors (65 & over) & Students with valid school ID
FREE Admission on Sunday mornings from 10am to 12pm
(not applicable to groups)
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RiverPass
Ticket features admission to Independence Seaport Museum, Cruiser OLYMPIA and Submarine BECUNA, roundtrip passage on the RiverLink Ferry and Adventure Aquarium in Camden.
*The ferry will conclude daily service on Thursday, September 22, 2005. It will then switch to Friday - Sunday service through October 31, 2005. The ferry will also continue evening service for Tweeter Center concerts.
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$29.95 for Adults
$24.95 for Children
(ages 3-12)
$26.95 for Seniors
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Ships Pass
With one ticket you can tour Independence Seaport Museum's Galleries, Cruiser OLYMPIA, WWII Submarine BECUNA, travel roundtrip on the RiverLink Ferry and visit the Battleship NEW JERSEY.
*The ferry will conclude daily service on Thursday, September 22, 2005. It will then switch to Friday - Sunday service through October 31, 2005. The ferry will also continue evening service for Tweeter Center concerts.
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$25.50 for Adults
$18.00 for Children
(ages 6-11)
$20.00 for Seniors
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Philadelphia CityPass®
The Philadelphia CityPass is another great new way to enjoy
our city! Visit six famous Philadelphia attractions for one low price! Avoid ticket lines and save 50% on museum admission prices! Includes admission tickets to the Independence Seaport
Museum, The Franklin Institute Science Museum, Philadelphia Zoo, The National Constitution Center, The Philadelphia Trolley Works and The Academy of Natural Sciences Museum. CityPass is on sale at ANY of the above attractions. Buy your CityPass now or at the first location you visit. CityPass is good for nine days.
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Adults $39.00
(compared to $70.70 regular admission)
Children
(ages 3-11) $24.00 (compared to $44.95 regular admission!)
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Discounted rates are available for RiverPass and CityPass for groups of 20 or more.
- Independence Seaport Museum also offers a variety of Group Packages. Schedule a weekday educational program with our Museum Educators! Call our group reservation department at 215.413.8630 or email our Groups Sales Coordinator for more information.
When booking your trip, please provide the following information:
Date and time of visit
Grade level of group (example: 8th)
Mailing address, fax and phone number for organization
Approximate final "count" of group for that date
Please notify us of any special needs
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Open during regular Museum hours, the Museum Store offers a wide variety of nautical gifts, prints, books, jewelry and other items for the entire family. For information, please call 215.413.8615 or email the Museum Store.
Independence Seaport Museum offers many different membership options -- take the plunge and join today. All memberships include unlimited FREE admission to our Museum, discounts at the Museum Gift Shop, special programs, subscription to Masthead -- our member's newsletter and more. Memberships range in price from $35 to $2,500. For more information e-mail the Membership Department or call 215.925.5439 and ask for membership!
Or, better yet, click here and join today!
From mainstream hotels to historic inns and bed & breakfasts, Philadelphia offers a variety of accommodations for meals and lodging. A few options nearby Independence Seaport Museum are:
RESTAURANTS -- MOSHULU, Keating's at the Hyatt Regency, The Chart House Restaurant, Dave & Busters, Lamberti's Cucina, Spasso, Sfizzio
LODGING -- Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing, The Sheraton Society Hill, Penn's View Inn, The Comfort Inn at Penn's Landing
For more visitor information on Philadelphia, click here: www.pcvb.org or www.gophila.com
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