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Independence Seaport Museum

Location: Penn's Landing, Philadelphia

Time: Daily 10am-5pm

Cost: Adults $9, Seniors $8, Students, Kids $6, Kids under 3 FREE

The Independence Seaport Museum in Philadelphia is located at the picturesque Penn's Landing waterfront area and it plays host to a world of maritime history. Visitors will want to climb aboard the cruiser Olympia, one of America's most historic warships.

The Olympia was used during the Spanish-American War and fought again in World War I.

The ship once held over 400 crewmen and officers and was decommissioned in 1922 and became a part of the museum in 1996.

For submarine lovers, there's the Becuna.

This submarine sunk 3 Japanese ships during World War II and patrolled the Atlantic, tracking Soviet submarines during the Cold War years.

Visitors can climb down into the "Becky" and experience the cozy life of a submarine sailor.

Aside from visiting the boats, travelers to the seaport museum will enjoy the many exhibits that help them learn about Philadelphia's seaport history, experience life in the steerage compartment of a ship, and learn what makes a boat float. Special workshops are also held on weekends.

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