Independence Seaport Museum and historic vessels

The Independence Seaport Museum, located on Penn's Landing, interprets the maritime history of the Delaware River and the broader mid‑Atlantic region. The museum's collection includes maritime artifacts and the historic vessels USS Olympia (a protected cruiser) and the World War II submarine USS Becuna; the museum offers exhibitions, educational programs, and public access to its waterfront campus. The institution documents shipbuilding, navigation, and waterfront communities connected to Philadelphia's maritime past.