Independence Seaport Museum
Independence Seaport Museum
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About this organization
Mission
Independence Seaport Museum deepens the understanding, appreciation and experience of the Philadelphia region's waterways. We connect our community and visitors to our rivers and watershed through exhibitions and programs featuring history, science and art, plus experiences on the water.
About
THE MUSEUM'S THREE LARGEST PROGRAM SERVICE AREAS BY EXPENSES WERE THE HISTORIC SHIPS, CRUISER OLYMPIA AND SUBMARINE BECUNA; CURATORIAL, INCLUDING THE GALLERIES, COLLECTION AND ARCHIVAL MATERIALS; AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS INCLUDED THE PRESERVATION OF OVER 41 LINEAR FEET OF THE HULL AT CRITICAL WATERLINE AREAS AND CONTINUED RESTORATION OF THE DECKS ON OLYMPIA; ONGOING CONSTRUCTION IN OUR GALLERIES OF A FULL-SCALE, WATERLINE MODEL OF THE 1790S SCHOONER DILIGENCE; SUCCESSFUL OPENINGS OF THE EXHIBITS, "HELLO SAILOR: THE SAILOR ICON IN POP CULTURE;" "PATRIOTS & PIRATES: THE FOUNDING STORY OF THE US NAVY; AND BOATS BUILT AND LAUNCHED BY THE STUDENTS IN OUR STEAM EDUCATION PROGRAMS SCIENCE AND ART INNOVATIVE LEARNING ON THE RIVER (SAILOR), AND SEAPERCH AND MATE. WELL-ATTENDED PUBLIC PROGRAMS INCLUDED LUNAR NEW YEAR AND PARADE OF LIGHTS. THE MUSEUM IS ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS. OVER 110,000 PEOPLE VISITED THE MUSEUM IN FY 2018, INCLUDING 11,000 STUDENTS WHO TOOK PART IN OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE MUSEUM PROVIDED NEARLY 19,000 PEOPLE WITH SAFE AND FUN ON-WATER EXPERIENCES THROUGH THE PADDLE PENN'S LANDING BOAT LIVERY, WHICH RAN FROM MEMORIAL DAY THROUGH LABOR DAY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission is outlined in the filing as being “Independence seaport museum deepens the appreciation, understanding and experience of the philadelphia region's waterways. we use exhibitions and programs to connect our community and visitors to our rivers and watersheds through history, science and art. the museum is the premier, year-round, family friendly destination on the penn's landing waterfront. visitors can discover the history of the us navy as they climb aboard life-sized model schooner diligence and national historic landmark ships cruiser olympia and submarine becuna. enjoy the delaware river with seasonal boat rentals. experience live demonstrations in the boat building workshop and citizen science lab. explore one of the largest maritime art and artifact collections in north america, documenting local and regional history, including the port of philadelphia. the seaport museum was founded in 1960 as the philadelphia maritime museum and has become a key component of philadelphia's water front renaissance.”.
When outlining its responsibilities, they were referred to as: “Independence seaport museum deepens the appreciation, understanding and experience of the philadelphia region's waterways. we use exhibitions and programs to connect our community and visitors to our rivers and watersheds through history, science and art. the museum is the premier, year-round, family friendly destination on the penn's landing waterfront. visitors can discover the history of the us navy as they climb aboard life-sized model schooner diligence and national historic landmark ships cruiser olympia and submarine becuna. enjoy the delaware river with seasonal boat rentals. experience live demonstrations in the boat building workshop and citizen science lab. explore one of the largest maritime art and artifact collections in north america, documenting local and regional history, including the port of philadelphia. the seaport museum was founded in 1960 as the philadelphia maritime museum and has become a key component of philadelphia's water front renaissance.”.
- The state in which the non-profit operates has been officially reported as PA.
- The filing reveals the non-profit's address in 2019 to be 211 S COLUMBUS BLVD, PHILADELPHIA, PA, 19106.
- As per the non-profit's form for 2019, they have 92 employees on their payroll.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $643,417.
- The organization has 23 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1960.
- The organization pays $2,890,259 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $376,950 in fundraising expenses.
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