On Penn's Landing, right where the ferry that connects Philadelphia to Camden docks, is the Independence Seaport Museum. On the first floor, the exhibit that stands out the most as you walk in is on the history of the Slinky, which was invented in Philadelphia. This section then goes on to show how various inventions in our life originated during the building of vessels and from sea-life in general, especially targeting Philadelphia's history.
Beyond this, plenty of boats and naval history abound in the museum, including a section where you can see people working on various sea-crafts. An art gallery also exists, which may be of interest to some.
Outside the museum, you also can board the USS Olympia, which first launched in 1892 and plays a key role in the history of the United States' navy all around the world.
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