Independence Seaport Museum 211 South Christopher Columbus Boulevard • Philadelphia • PA 19106


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Why You'll Love This Place

A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
  • Set right along the Delaware River, this special maritime museum presents a host of cool photo opportunities, including the bustling waterfront and two National Historic Landmark vessels: the imposing steel warship Olympia, and WWII submarine Becuna. 
  • Outdoor ceremonies and receptions can be held on a terrace above the water, and there’s plenty of space for a large tent if weather or sun is a concern. Indoor celebrations may be hosted in the Museum’s ballroom, its exhibit halls, or even aboard the Olympia herself.
  • The Museum relies on public support, and proceeds from events are an essential part of that support. When you get married here, you’ll know that you’ve contributed to a 60-year legacy of educating visitors about Philadelphia’s fascinating “river of history”. 

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Deals

Complimentary champagne toast for the newlyweds!

PRICES: What's this going to cost?

Rental Fee
  • $2,500–5,000/event
  • Rental fee varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of year
    • Space reserved
    • Type of event
Ceremony Fee
  • $500/event
  • Ceremony fee varies depending on:
    • Day of week
    • Time of year
    • Space reserved
    • Type of event

Capacity

Indoors Outdoors
Ceremony Seated 350 250
Cocktails, etc. Standing 350 250
Reception Seated 300 100
Meetings Total meeting capacity for this venue is 500.

Venue Details

Site Uses

  • Outdoor Ceremony
  • Ceremony
  • Wedding Receptions
  • Outdoor Reception
  • LGBTQ+ Friendly
  • Small Wedding
  • Special Events / Parties
  • Business Functions / Meetings

Essential Info

Price

$ • $$

Catering

Preferred list

Alcohol

In-house

Amplified Music

Indoors

Wheelchair Access

Wheelchair accessible

Availability

Year-round, daily.

Venue Type

Buildings & other settings available:

  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall / Events Facility
  • Historic / Landmark Building
  • Museum
  • River
  • Ship / Yacht / Boat
  • Unique
  • Penthouse / Rooftop

Venue Views

Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!

  • Cityscape
  • Ocean / Bay
  • Panoramic

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