Independence Seaport Museum, Southeastern Pennsylvania Travel Guide

Getting There

• Car

  If you are traveling by car, start by getting onto I-76 E from your location in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Follow I-76 E to I-95 N in Philadelphia. Take exit 22 from I-95 N and merge onto Columbus Blvd. Continue on Columbus Blvd for about 1 mile, then turn left onto Washington Ave. After that, turn right onto S Christopher Columbus Blvd. The Independence Seaport Museum will be on your right at 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Parking may be available nearby but could incur additional costs, so check local parking options.

• Public Transportation (SEPTA)

  To reach the Independence Seaport Museum using public transportation, you can take a SEPTA Regional Rail train to the 30th Street Station in Philadelphia. From there, transfer to the Market-Frankford Line subway towards Frankford and get off at the 2nd Street Station. Exit the station and walk south on 2nd Street towards Market Street, then turn left on Market Street. Continue until you reach S Christopher Columbus Blvd. Turn right onto S Christopher Columbus Blvd, and the museum will be on your left at 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Be sure to check the SEPTA website for fare information.

• Bus

  If you prefer to take a bus, look for a route that connects to the SEPTA bus service. For instance, you can take the Route 17 bus to the 5th Street and Market Street stop. From there, walk south on 5th Street until you reach Market Street, then turn left. Continue to S Christopher Columbus Blvd, turn right, and you will find the Independence Seaport Museum on your left at 211 S Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Be aware of the bus fare, which is typically around $2.50.