rough draft of powerpoint presentation

1. Independence Seaport
Museum
211 S. Columbus ISM
Blvd
& Walnut Streets
Philadelphia, PA
www.phillyseaport.org

2. Overview
• Experience the region’s maritime heritage
at Independence Seaport Museum on the
Delaware River at Penn’s Landing.
• Park here and tour the other
nearby points of interest as
well!
• Philadelphia is the 5th most
“walkable” city in the country.
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3. Featuring
• Two floors of exhibit galleries;
• A working wooden boat workshop;
• Rotating special exhibit;
• The Spanish American Cruiser Olympia;
• The World War II Submarine Becuna,
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4. Special Exhibit on display;
April 24, 2009-January 3, 2010
Skin & Bones -- Tattoos in the Life of the American
Sailor
• Featured in NY Times
• To hear interview with Craig
Bruns curator of museum, please
click here (interview courtesy of WRTI)
• For more info visit
http://www.phillyseaport.org/New_Exhibits-Tattoos-S
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5. We offer discounts to the following
members*
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6. We offer group rates, ideal for
• School trips
• Conventions
• Tours
• Ten or more
people
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7. Admissions Summary
• First Quarter
Admissions 2009
• Adult 52%
• Child 16% A
C
• Senior 3% S
G
• Groups 28%
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8. General Admission Pricing*
• Adults - $12
• Seniors - $10
• Children- $7
• Under 3- Free
*Prices as of June 2009
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9. Museum Availability
• Open 7 days a week
• Hours of operation- 10am – 5pm
• Open every day except Christmas
Day and New Years Day
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10. Nearby Points of Interest
(A short stroll away from)
1.The Liberty Bell
2.Independence
Visitor Center
3.National
Constitution Center Pictures Courtesy of
4.Independence Hall statesymbolusa.org and NPS.gov
respectively.
5.Vietnam/Korean
war Memorials
6.South Street
7.Historic Old City
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11. Nearby Restaurants
• Moshulu • Philadelphia Fish & Co
• Pagoda Noodle Café • Margherita Pizzeria
• Chart House • Haru
• Old Original Bookbinders • Double Shots Espresso
• Mexican Post Bar
• Karma • Spasso
• Eulogy Belgian Tavern • Franklin Fountain
• Campos • Continental Restaurant
• Tangerine
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12. THANK YOU….
For sitting through our presentation, feel
free to contact us if you if have any
questions regarding..
2. Visitor Services – (215)413-8655
3. Group Sales – (215)413-8630
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