We were thrilled to book our Daughter’s Sweet 16 Birthday Party on the Rooftop of this Museum after seeing how beautiful this event space was. Absolutely stunning view of the Delaware River at night! Our Host Lawrence ensured us that we would not be disappointed, and he was certainly right! Thank you Lawrence for helping us plan every step of the way! The quality of service you provided our party with was impeccable!

Visited in 2006 and really loved all of it. The Olympia has always stayed in my mind as an amazing transitional ship. Id visited so many WW2 ships over the years, as well as sailing ships and to see a vessel so obviously between the two in the technological shift was fascinating. She is a one-of-a-kind treasure. I also really enjoyed the shipyard diorama inside the museum and spent a lot of time studying it. Well worth a visit---I was down from New York.

Very interesting to see, socially the submarine. We went in the winter so not mangy people, actually we were the only ones, so we were able to take out time and enjoy. Did not know that subs have multiple floors, although we had access to only one we were able to see all the important parts. The submarine is not recommended for people with disability since its hard to move from section to section

Very interesting museum with a lot to see! They are also host to many interesting themed events. The service is very friendly however it can be very confusing to find the entrance and theres not a lot of direction

Museum is divided in two parts, main building and a ship & a submarine. Ship and submarine are quite fun for all ages. They are filled with historically accurate memorabilia. Main building has many exhibits, among them is one about slave trade and also another about the national debate about creation of US navy in the early days of the US. All in all it is good fun.

Seems what of a cruise ship a bit... you can see how it would be a battle boat... but really it looks amazing inside... almost like an admirals flag ship... restored perfectly though. Very lovely wood

I enjoyed every minute in this museum. So much to read and enjoy. Totally recommended.

A facinating creative museum. We really enjoyed it

My Wife, kid and I had a blast here. The museum it self has a lot of really cool displays and PLENTY of hands on activities for the kids. You can even watch people working on building a boat while you are there. The ship and the submarine were amazing. We have toured more modern aircraft carries and battleships, so it was great to take a step back in time and see what was used at the turn of the 19th century! I recommend you do not miss this stop!

A little expensive for a smaller museum however tickets include admission to the USS Bucuna (submarine) and the USS Olympia (know as one of the first US warships that brought the US to the world stage during the Mexican American war and deciding factor at the battle of Manila. Kids enjoyed the museum. Has a fully functioning boat workshop. Consider trying to find on street parking on front st. Or market st. Crossover. Much cheaper then the garage.

This is a two part attraction. First, it is 2 cool ships - a cutter and a submarine to explore. then 2 blocks away is a museum. It is a bit disjointed going from one exhibit to another, but has a few cool exhibits. Brought 2 kids, one was bored but the other could have spend more than the 2 hours we were there.

Excellent museum experience. The boat, submarine and museum collectively are a fascinating insight into America’s maritime past.I would emphasize that neither the boat or submarine are suitable for people with any kind of mobility issues. If you are even slightly claustrophobic steer clear of the submarine.

Admiral’s Tavern, the most historic ship in Philadelphia, has been one of my sister and her (now) fiances favorite spots since they moved to Philadelphia, frequenting their floating beer garden on the weekends since 2017, and they just got engaged here this summer!The staff there couldn’t have been any sweeter in helping arrange the proposal surprise with a stunning Ben Franklin Bridge backdrop.

The museum exhibits cover a great deal of ground from a timeline perspective. I really enjoyed the focus on ship building. When I visited there was a special exhibit on tattoos. Looks like they have a decent sized area that rotates regularly.The ships are amazing. I cant recommend the Olympia and Becuna tour enough. Its self guided and gives you all the time you need to take in the experience.

Loved the interactive musuem, navy sub and ship. Worth seeing.

The museum was nice. They are renovating. We loved walking aboard the ship and submarine. Follow the blue arrows. Got lost once because some of the blue arrows are washed away. It was great!

Great relaxing historic little get away

A great museum to come face to face with the reality of hardships faced by the slaves along with learning more about the Navy. Excellent fireworks display during labor Day weekend.

Ms Banks dance troupe was fantastic in spite of corona virus.

We chose the Seaport Museum to host our event last weekend. They were such a pleasure to work with and SO accommodating. The view from the 4th floor ballroom was breathtaking! Such a wonderful place!

Nice place for the kids and families.USS OLYMPIA was awesome. Would really like to see access further into Captain and Admiral quarters. I would however, recommend bus schedules to be kept here and the staff be able to help with simple directions. Other than that, staff very nice, place very nice.

I went to watch my sons dance challenge it was very nice & peaceful

I loved the Seaport museum since I was a kid, the slavery exhibit really had me think about my fellow black people history during slavery in old Philadelphia.

Great place to go for kids and adults. There are little areas for kids to learn and activities for them to do. Overall, a good place to go but I dont think you should bring teens, they might find it boring to them.

Private event: great venue,, huge patio area, staff were first rate. Captains service, friendly, professional, good food and drinks. Would be very pretty for a wedding reception.

This place is great. The museum is very informative and has nice programs. They do work w area schools and that is so rich. They really contribute to the community. The ships along the river are awesome.

Great place too see and learn about history

Love this Museum. My granddaughter had a blast! Convenient parking $20 well worth it. Great location right by the water. Beautiful! Staff was friendly interacting with my family. It was a great time! Affordable entrance fee too. See you again soon!

We enjoyed our trip here touring the ships and learning some history.

I went on a school trip to see Romeo and Juliet in the theater inside the museum. This place is very nice, the seats were comfortable, and the show was great! The staff were a little pushy, but had a good time otherwise! It’s also right near Dave and Busters and the Delaware River, and there is a lot do do in the area too.

It is so beautiful at night. I went to see a play there. It is so nice in side. The seats were good and they also have seats for people who are handicapped. There is an elevator there as well.

Very cool place to bring the kids

Lots of hands on activities in the museum itself which my 3 year old enjoyed. However, it was a very hot day and we were already feeling the effects of the heat by the time we walked to the Olympia (which isnt immediately beside the museum). It was even warmer on the ship itself and it was also very difficult to navigate some of the narrow, open stairs with a toddler and while holding a baby. If you are bringing a baby, I recommend using a sling or backpack carrier-- youll want to have your hands free, especially if you need to help a slightly older child! Definitely worth a visit, but try to pick a cooler day.

History of many ships sank, wars, and slavery. Upstairs was bare and ship simulation game is less than thrilling. Best is tickets price includes boarding a cruiser and submarine nearby.

Staff is amazing, Museum is very interactive and stimulating!

Informative and a unique experience. I would say its more geared toward adults, as there is not much to interact with for kids.

Great museum, good history amd exhibits and boat making garage. Saw the New Years fireworks on the terrace with good views of the city and bridge.

Nice museum, good history lesson on local and regional seaport information

Fun place to visit and get in ship-shape

Very educational. Be sure to leave a donation to help keep places like this alive!!

This is a great museum for adults and children alike. We enjoyed going through the battleships and the submarine. The museum is a great place for little kids with lots of Hands-On activities. We also enjoyed walking through Penn Station as we went from the main Museum to the ships. There were great places to eat there and places to sit and rest.

This is a great activity to bring everyone in the family along. There is something for everyone here, see SS Olympia and other great views walking along the riverfront.

Campos loves the Independence Seaport Museum

Good history and info tour for kids. Ship and submarine are a must see. Plenty of food and fun on boardwalk by ships.

Was fine, got stuck in the elevator for a little bit. Probably would just take the stairs in the future. Got us out pretty quick though

Great museums. Well kept. I forgot to take pics on the Olympia because I was just amazed with the entire ship. Wish there were a few more things for each ship in the gift shop.

Had great time with the kids. Made summer and one of their bdays awesome.

I sat up on the rotunda to watch opening fireworks to began Independence Day celebrations. It was peaceful with a nice breeze. The museum was awesome also. Great museum for young children; theyre able to touch!

They were able to cram a lot of cool exhibits into a museum.

The museum has great information on ships and shipbuilding but the real treat its touring the ships themselves. My personal favorite was the Olympia, the oldest steel ship afloat today. It was well worth the time to walk through her halls.

**Visited during COVID pandemic

Nice indoor exhibits and the Submarine and the Battleship are great places to explore.

It was okay. The ships are a long walk from museum and isnt a good pick for elderly, disabled or children. Theres also a separate admission for the ships.

This place is worth being a member. Only $50 for the YEAR! You can come anytime with the kids or on a date! That even includes going on their ships! Perfect atmosphere with just the right touch of love.. GO HERE ONCE AT LEAST!

Great place for adults and for families. The Olympia is an awesome ship with great sights and stories. Its worth the admission in of itself. The museum is fun and informative. Informational signs surround kid areas, so parents can supervise and learn about regional and colonial seafaring at the same time.

The Seaport Museum is a hidden gem! The exhibits are made in ways that are enjoyable by adults and children. Im anxious to take my 11 year old grandsons there the next time theyre visiting me.

I brought my kids (ages 4-9 years old) and spent a nice afternoon on a cold day. Getting to tour WWI ship and WWII submarine was amazing and a huge highlight. The museum was very interesting for me, but I think my kids were too young to appreciate it fully, or else they have not yet developed relevant interests (colonial-era seacraft). My kids loved the rover that you can pilot in the lobby though.

Extremely interesting, interactive, history museum.

Awesome time, all three attractions for $18.00 an adult! Had a wonderful time with the kids (oldest one was 11, youngest was 2)... Everyone enjoyed themselves! Great fun and learning for the whole family. Check it out

We loved the sub and ship! My son, 11 refused to go into the museum. And then refused to leave. The museum is informative, well presented, and geared to kids. It seemed like it should have had a more active and engaging staff.

Very interesting museum with great exhibits. I especially liked the Patriots exhibit. The ships, the Olympia and the Becuna were also very interesting

It was fantastic. I am still wearing the bracelet they give you when you go in the museum.

What a great museum! Very interactive and informative, for both adults and kids. Ship and a submarine are definitely a highlight of that place. I’m planning to come back very soon!

Only WW1 ship left in the country. Worth the stop. Also has a WW2 submarine. The museum is very interesting.

This small attraction near Spruce Street Seaport was very enjoyable and informative fur my girls, aged 5 & 7.

So much to see of the sea! Lol. Great place fr.

Saw very cool theater here with the Delaware River at twilight as the backdrop. Would love to have a wedding reception here.

Warship and submarine must be seen!!

Fun self guided tours

My kids like it. Our first time there. The explored and experience. Had a great time. They enjoy it

The museum is nice but the brick bar sucked

This place was fun. My favorite part about the U.S.S Olympia tour (I think thats its name) is that I was able to walk around the ship and learn about it, and then move one of the cannons about.

Great for kids as well as adults. Battleship was the best!

Wow! Incredible museum far exceeded our expectations. USS Olympia is a must. The popcorn was best ever with a little cayenne kick. You can park close for $17. Dont miss it! We were there on a weekday and crowds werent bad.

Great museum, ship, submarine.Awesome displays on the ship and submarine, as well as in the museum.

The students and I had a very good time but it was slightly smaller than I expected. But the events on the pier where great to keep everyone occupied for the rest of the field trip.

We attended a 50th birthday party here and the atmosphere and design of the place was excellent. They used 3 levels to have all types of activities and surprises for the birthday girl and attendees.

Nice little museum, different that the usual fare.

Had a great time here. Very interesting taking a glance into the past, walking around the submarine and the ship from decades ago... Recommended!

While the museum itself isnt the greatest I do enjoy exploring both the submarine and the war ship.

Stop and visit the USS Olympia, shes worth your time.

I went to see their new exhibit, River Alive, somewhat reluctantly as museums are not usually top on my list of things to do. I now have to re-think that bias because River Alive is a FANTASTIC exhibit and making my way through it was a FANTASTIC experience. It is incredibly interactive, creative, informative, and interesting. We went during a slow time and got an impromptu guided tour from Mayci, who was terrific! If you have kids - this is a MUST DO. If you dont have kids, go anyway. I love Philadelphia because there is so much to do. Move River Alive at the Independence Seaport Museum to the top of you to do list!

Amazing New Year fireworks.

The USS Olympia...Deweys flagship at the Battle of Manila Bay and the oldest armoured warship still a float. Say no more.

Awesome! Piece of history! Toured the River Museum, the submarine, and Spanish/American Warship. Very nice

Very cool museum. It is part of the access program so it is only $2 per person for 4 people.

Very COOL Museum!! It has some Awesome Ship models and with the Tickets you can take tour of Submarine and Cruiser OLYMPIA!! Terrific Place to take the kids or if your a big kid at heart like me :) I had a GREAT Time! Plus, Penns Landing is Beautiful...Lots of things to Eat there and/or just relax on hammock at Spruce Street Harbor Park...GO You will have FUN!!

Excellent for children under 10; entertaining for all ages, especially those interested in marine history. Boat and submarine were fantastic and definitely worth the visit. Nephew was blown away by the experience.

The museum is great for children. Really enjoyed touring the Olympia and Becuna.

The exebitions where fun and interesting and the ship and submarine were very fun to be aboard. Probably about 2 hours worth of content all up, Id say excluding the walk from the museum to the ship

Great kayaking excursion!

More suited for kids but still learned some things....thanks!

Great for kids! Tons of interactive stuff but as an adult I found several grammar errors in the writings. I do reccomend the ship self guided tour.

Nice small museum, the ships outside are the best. Good for 1-3h visit

Amazing interactive exhibits, a boat building workshop and a maker space! The museum has something for everyone!

Excellent 4th of July venue. Fireworks right in front, on the water. Excellent bar and food options, including Mac and cheese, crab cakes, sliders, etc.

Got to go threw a sub and a WW1 war ship for 10$ cant go wrong with that. Kids and i loved it!

Nice place but security takes there job way to serious

The museum is a great place to take kids!

We were pleasantly surprised by this! We wandered along the front from the bus stop at Penn’s Landing, and all had a blast. My kids (8 and 4) were both super engaged with the displays inside (especially the sailing ship replica that kids can play on), and I thought the Barbary history was fascinating. All of us enjoyed the submarine and ship walk-throughs, and it was pretty hilarious to watch my very tall husband get through the submarine doorways.