admission & hours of operation
Admission & Hours of Operation
Discover Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connection with a visit to the Independence Seaport Museum. Keep scrolling to view our hours of operation, ticket packages, special offers, accessibility, and more.
GENERAL ADMISSION & ADD-ONS
Each general admission ticket comes with a self-guided experience among the Museum’s award-winning exhibits and aboard the historic ship Olympia.
Access to Becuna and guided tours of Olympia are considered add-on options to the general admission ticket. Scroll down for descriptions of the tours and tour times.
PRICING
The Admiral Dewey Package | The Explorer Package | The Climb Aboard Package | The General Admission Package | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Members | FREE | FREE | FREE | FREE |
Children (Under 3) | N/A | N/A | N/A | FREE |
Children (3-17) | $30 (10 – 17 Years of Age Only) | $25 | $25 (10 – 17 Years of Age Only) | $15 |
College Students with ID | $30 | $25 | $25 | $15 |
Military (Active Duty & Retired) | $30 | $25 | $25 | $15 |
Seniors (65+) | $30 | $25 | $25 | $15 |
Adults (18-64) | $35 (A $54 Value!) | $30 (A $39 Value!) | $30 (A $42 Value!) | $20 (A $37 Value!) |
Package Descriptions
Act like Admiral Dewey for a day with this package that includes self-guided access to our building (home to award-winning exhibits) and Olympia, a guided tour of Becuna, and a guided tour of Olympia’s Engine Room.
This option is best suited for visitors that are 10 years of age or older.
Spend time at the Museum with this package that includes self-guided access to our building (home to award-winning exhibits) and Olympia and a guided tour of Becuna.
Please note that the guided tour of Olympia‘s Engine Room is not included with this package.
This option is best suited for visitors that are 3 years of age or older.
Follow in the steps of history as you explore the Museum’s two historic ships through self-guided exploration on Olympia, plus guided tours of Olympia’s Engine Room and Becuna.
This package is best suited for visitors that are 10 years of age or older.
Looking for a tried and true way to visit ISM? Consider purchasing this option which provides you with self-guided access to our building (home to award-winning exhibits) and Olympia.
This option is recommended for all ages.
HOURS OF OPERATIONS
Mondays – Sundays: 10 AM – 5 PM (last entry sale is 30 minutes prior to closing).
Guided tours of the historic ships are offered at the following times Mondays – Sundays:
- Becuna: 11 AM, 1 PM, and 3 PM
- Olympia’s Engine Room: 11 AM, 2 PM and 4 PM
*Tours are roughly 30-45 minutes long. Due to capacity limitations, tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis and can be purchased on site.
*Age requirements: Please note that due to physical demands, participants must be at least three (3) years of age for the Becuna tour and at least ten (10) years of age for Olympia’s Engine Room tour.
*For the safety of our visitors & staff, the historic ships may close without notice during inclement weather.
Holiday Hours of Operation
Independence Seaport Museum is open on the following holidays:
- Labor Day
- Columbus Day
- Christmas Eve (Open until 3 PM, with last boarding until 2:30 PM)
- New Year's Eve (Open until 3 PM, with last boarding until 2:30 PM)
Independence Seaport Museum is Closed On the following holidays:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
Personal Care Assistants & Service Animals
Visitors with disabilities may be accompanied by paid Personal Care Attendants (PCA) at no additional cost during their visit. This applies to all ticketed events, general admission and special exhibits that the visitor is attending. This also applies to membership and group sales tickets. Service animals are always welcome but must obey the same policies as all other visitors.
Special Offers
$2 ACCESS Cardholders on-site only with valid card and photo ID. Present your ACCESS/EBT card and receive admission for up to four family members at $2 each. Admission includes self-guided exploration in the Museum’s building and aboard Cruiser Olympia. To tour Submarine Becuna and Cruiser Olympia’s Engine Room, it would be an additional $4 per person (Becuna) and $7 per person (Engine Room), respectively. Not valid for special events, festivals, programs or with any other offer or group discount. ACCESS Admission is a city-wide initiative led by Art-Reach.
Enjoy $2 off your admission ticket to the Museum when you present your valid SEPTA TrailPass, TransPass, One Day Independence Pass, SEPTA Key, or SEPTA Employee ID. On-site only. Cannot be combined with other offers. Not valid for special events.
Buy one regular adult ticket and get one free with a valid WHYY membership card.
Accessibility
The main building of Independence Seaport Museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible, including our restrooms. Our historic ships, Olympia and Becuna, are not currently ADA accessible.
Strollers are welcome in the Museum and may be parked in our self-service coat room.
Parking
Designated parking spaces are available in the Hilton parking garage next door or in the Penn’s Landing lot in front of Independence Seaport Museum. Both parking areas can be entered at Walnut Street and Columbus Blvd.
Restrooms
Restrooms are located on the ground floor of the Museum’s main building, down the hall from the lobby.
Wheelchair Accessibility
- Wheelchairs are available in adult sizes, free of charge, at the Admissions desk.
- Our elevator serves both floors of the Museum.
- All bathrooms and water fountains are wheelchair accessible.
RECIPROCAL MEMBERSHIP ADMISSIONS
Independence Seaport Museum participates in reciprocal membership programs with NARM, CAMM, and Battleship New Jersey. Please note the museum no longer participates in the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).
Who Qualifies for Reciprocal Admission
North American Reciprocal Museum (NARM) Association
Council of American Maritime Museums (CAMM)
Battleship New Jersey
What Reciprocal Admission at the Museum Includes
- Free admission to the Museum and Cruiser Olympia for up to two named adults and up to four children under 18 (guests not included).
- 10% off Museum Gift Shop
Not Included:
- Guided tours of Submarine Becuna ticket ($15 per person add-on).
- Member pricing at Paddle Penn’s Landing.
- Member discount on programming, special events, and workshops.
Additional Visitor Information
Looking for More Things to do in Philadelphia?
Independence Seaport Museum is a member of Philadelphia’s Historic Neighborhood Consortium, a group of more than 50 attractions within walking distance of the Liberty Bell. To learn more, Visit their website
The Philly Phlash is the quick, inexpensive, easy connection to key destinations throughout Center City, Philadelphia.
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.
