The PSMS meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month at 7:30 PM
(except in July and August). Our meetings are held at the Independence
Seaport Museum.
The Independence Seaport Museum is located on Penn's Landing at 211 South Columbus Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19106.
Directions:
By Foot - From the Independence Visitor Center
on 6th and Market streets, walk south on 6th Street two blocks to
Walnut Street. Turn left onto Walnut Street (going east). Cross Front
Street and continue over the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge. The
Delaware River is straight ahead and Independence Seaport Museum to the
right as you descend the steps (there is an elevator if needed).
By Car
- Take I-95 (from north or south) to Exit #20 (formerly Exit #16)
marked variously Historic Area, Penn's Landing, Columbus Boulevard, or
Washington Avenue. At the light turn left onto Columbus Boulevard (aka
Delaware Avenue). The Hyatt Regency Philadelphia at Penn's Landing is
about one mile up on the right. Immediately after the hotel, at the
light, turn right into the driveway under the Walnut Street pedestrian
bridge.
By Bus - Take SEPTA buses 33, 21 and 42 to the end of the line
on Chestnut Street and Penn's Landing. Exit and walk to the right,
through the gate, and down the path of Penn's Landing's Great Plaza.
Independence Seaport Museum's sign and colorful signal flags mark the Museum's entrance on the right.
Bus Routes 48, 17 and 5 come into the bus station at Front and Market
Streets. Walk two blocks south on Front Street to Walnut Street, turn
left and cross the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge. The Delaware River
is straight ahead and Independence Seaport Museum to the right as you
descend the steps (there is an elevator if needed).
By Subway - Take the Market-Frankford line to the 2nd
Street Station. Exit and walk south two blocks on 2nd Street to Walnut
Street. Turn left and cross the Walnut Street pedestrian bridge. The
Delaware River is straight ahead and Independence Seaport Museum to the
right as you descend the steps (there is an elevator if needed).
By Train
- Take the Regional Rail (SEPTA) train to the Market East Station
(11th Street). Connect there with the Market-Frankford subway EAST to
2nd Street Station and proceed as above (Subway).
By Ferry - The Delaware RiverLink Ferry connects the Camden, NJ Waterfront
with Penn's Landing and Independence Seaport Museum. The Ferry runs
9:20 am-6 pm daily with departures every 40 minutes, April-September.
For more information call 215.925.LINK.
By Boat - Penn's Landing Marina offers a variety of slip sizes for boats cruising on the Delaware River. The Museum is adjacent to the Marina.
