We made the trek to Penn's Landing via the Phlash bus. It's still a bit of a walk from the drop off point to the museum, but you get to walk down by the water, which is lovely. The museum itself is all about the seaport that is Philly and it's history. All three of us (myself, my husband and... more

Went here with the family (two pre-teens), and completely wasted our time. Go across the river to the Adventure Aquarium instead, its magnitudes more expensive, but at least its worth your time. more

We really liked this museum. We went there to see an excellent traveling photography exhibit, but enjoyed almost all the exhibits, many of them interactive, which range from the history of the shipbuilding industry on the Delaware River, to immigration to boat building. We also got to tour an actual submarine and an old battleship. With all the museums and... more

Located on the waterfront at Penn’s Landing, the Independence Seaport Museum provides a window into Philadelphia’s history as a port city and ship-building center. Museum exhibits include information about the types of vessels, both commercial and recreational, that have been used on the Delaware River since colonial times, as well as highlighting the city’s role in immigration and international trade.... more