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Last year’s Seaport Starlight Cinema Outdoor Movie Series

Looking for a free ride this summer? The Independence Seaport Museum has got you covered with a host of no-cost activities. First up, is the Museum’s free outdoor Wooden Boat Festival that’s set for June 21. But, if you’re looking to get inside the museum and check out some of the nautical themed exhibits, like the new Skin & Bones: Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor, visit on Sunday mornings, from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. to take advantage of the Pay-What-You-Wish program.

With the Seafarin’ Saturdays program, little sailors can have some free fun. Every first Saturday of each month, the museum hosts a free activity, like a craft or lesson. It’s free with regular museum admission. Also on the first Saturday catch free Behind-the-Scenes Tours of the Olympia & Becuna. Here you can get a VIP tour of the famous Philly residents and tour spots usually off-limits to the public, like the Olympia’s triple expansion steam engines, boiler room, and working ash hoist. You’ll even get the chance to take a peek through the sub’s periscope. These special tours are free with regular museum admission and run from 12 to 4 P.M. Just remember only landlubbers 12 years and older can tour the ships and you need to be able to climb steep stairs.

If cinema rather than the sea is your thing, come to the Seaport Starlight Cinema Outdoor Movie Series scheduled throughout the summer. There’s no red ink to this event, but there will be plenty of tattoos. Enjoy flicks with a body art theme while celebrating the Seaport Museum’s newest exhibit Skin & Bones. The first movie debuts on Tuesday, July 21, followed by August 18 and September 15.

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The nights promise to be an interactive experience and there just might be a certain sailor who likes spinach appearing on the big screen one of those nights. Each movie features free popcorn and pre-film fun, like trivia contests, music, and guests are even encouraged to bring picnic suppers or snacks to enjoy al fresco- that’s more than you can say about your average movie theater!

The museum wraps up summer with a bang, or maybe an argghhh! September 19 is International Talk Like a Pirate Day! and what better spot to commemorate the day than at the Seaport Museum. Shiver me timbers, ya landlubbers can enroll for the day in “Pirate U” and get all the insider tips on how to be a first-class privateer.

Swashbuckling-themed activities throughout the galleries will give little maties some pirate training, while everyone is urged to come dress in full buccaneer costume. The event is free with general Museum admission.

Independence Seaport Museum at Penn’s Landing
211 South Columbus Boulevard & Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
www.phillyseaport.org
(215) 413-8628