Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna at Independence Seaport Museum

"This was a very reasonably priced thing to do! My boyfriend and I had intended in arriving to pennslanding to do the Pixar putt mini golf (was told it was sold.out when we got there.) The representative at the deck for the Olympia was great! It was a cool unexpected history lesson we have never done."

"This is the oldest steel ship from the US Navy. Put in service in 1895 and decommissioned in 1922, although she was not part of the Great White Fleet sent out by Theodore Roosevelt in 1907, she was instrumental in showing the industrial strength of the US all over the world. Olympia was one of the ships involved in the Spanish American war and she shelled the opposing fleet with success. The ship is simply beautiful, a lot of classy wood work inside that you do not see in later ships which became purely functional."

"Fantastic living history portion of the Seaport Museum embodied in two historic museum ships moored at Spruce St Harbor a short walk from the main museum building. Both ships are open for visitors to explore. Being old vessels, many areas are of course only accessible via somewhat perilous ladders and gangways, so a certain level of agility is required. Olympia has a main deck that is mostly explorable on a single level, with only some stepping between bulkhead doors necessary. As for the submarine, be prepared to cast your claustrophobia aside if planning a visit. Although once down below (using an aforementioned ladder), the Becuna is a fascinating look at how truly remarkable submarine warfare was for its time. Plan at least an hour to tour both ships; allow more time if you’d like a guided tour or more time to explore (and get photos!) Fantastic experience for curious children, or really any history buff. ALSO: Remember that as historic vessels, *there are no modern HVAC systems*, so plan accordingly with the weather."

"I purchased tickets to the the ship and sub from the museum on the waterfront. I feel it was a great value for the price. The tickets included the museum and both vessels. I would recommend to those interested in Maritime history and ships in general. There is also a ship right next to the submarine that turned into a floating restaurant/bar for those looking for a unique dining experience on the water."

"This is my best touristic site in philly. The submarine itself is a great piece of architecture making use of each inch in the cabins. The boat and the submarine have lots of history behind them. The boat becomes a hangout place at night where drinks are served. Tickets to the submarine and boat include entry to the seaport museum nearby."