Exhibits
There are many maritime artifacts, ship models, and full-sized boats in the permanent and interactive exhibitions. The exhibits focus on the Port of Philadelphia, trade, immigration, shipbuilding, and deep sea submersibles. There are two historic ships displayed near the museum. They are the USS Olympia, one of the United States' first steel warships, and the World War II submarine USS Becuna.
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