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Independence Seaport Museum

Address
211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd
Philadelphia, PA 19106 United States Get Directions

Events at this venue

Today

  • Winter on the Waterfront at the Independence Seaport Museum

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Celebrate the season at the museum’s second annual Winter on the Waterfront! Enjoy festive, family-friendly activities like, Seaport Snowflakes, Knot-Tying Ornaments, Gingerbread Boat Building, and Holiday Tours aboard Olympia.  New This Year: Cannoli Flavor Contest! In partnership with Holy Cannoli, create a history-inspired cannoli filling […]

    $18 – $23

  • SustainPHL Celebration

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    All aboard for Philly’s favorite sustainability celebration! The 8th annual SustainPHL, hosted by Green Philly, returns on Thursday, October 23rd at the Independence Seaport Museum. Don’t miss an unforgettable evening of connection and celebration as we honor the change-makers steering our city toward a greener […]

  • Delaware River Festival

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Delaware River Festival is back for another year along the Delaware River! Connecting both the Camden and Philadelphia waterfronts, join the annual event that features family-friendly fun, educational activities, and water-centered learning opportunities. Whether you want to enjoy free ferry rides, museum visits, pedal […]

    Free

  • Music Theatre Philly presents “Seussical Jr.”

    Music Theatre Philly presents “Seussical Jr.”

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Featuring Music Theatre Philly's K - 6 grade performers! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in "Seussical Jr.", a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Horton […]

  • Music Theatre Philly presents “Seussical Jr.”

    Music Theatre Philly presents “Seussical Jr.”

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Featuring Music Theatre Philly's K - 6 grade performers! Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat and all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage in "Seussical Jr.", a fantastical musical extravaganza from Tony winners Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Horton […]

  • Cocktails & Crustaceans at Independence Seaport Museum

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Independence Seaport Museum’s second annual Cocktails & Crustaceans lobster boil event will raise funds to benefit the museum and its mission of discovering Philadelphia’s river of history and world of connections. By supporting this event, you will help ensure that the ships keep sailing, the […]

  • Small but Mighty!: Models, Toys, and Miniature Ships at the Independence Seaport Museum

    Independence Seaport Museum 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    The Independence Seaport Museum unveils a new core exhibition demonstrating that significant artifacts can be quite small with Small but Mighty!: Models, Toys, and Miniature Ships at the Independence Seaport Museum. This showcase features nearly 50 rare aquatic vehicle models, ranging from meticulously crafted naval […]