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Skin and Bones: Tattoos in the Life of the American Sailor

Independence Seaport Museum

April 23, 2009-January 3, 2010

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Be among the first to see the premiere of a provocative new exhibit that delves into the beliefs, traditions, and power of the tattoo in American maritime culture! Tattoos were introduced to this country by seamen, so if you have a tattoo today, thank a sailor.

The exhibit features tattoo designs, tools, historic photographs and artifacts, along with video stories of contemporary tattooed sailors, and a unique interactive "tattoo parlor" dubbed the "Tattoo-a-Tron." Why a pig and rooster? Come to the exhibit and find out.
 

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• Ticket Info

  Tickets: $12 for Adults
  $10 for Seniors (65 & over)
  $7 for Children/Students/Military
  FREE for Seaport members and children under 2

• Dates & Times

  Dates:
  April 23, 2009-January 3, 2010

• Venue Info

  Independence Seaport Museum

  211 S. Columbus Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19106

  General Admission: $12 adult
  $10 child (3-12), senior (65+) or student with valid school ID
  $7 with military ID
  FREE! for members and children under 2
  Pay-What-You-Wish admission every Sunday from 10 am-12 pm (not applicable to groups)

  Hours: Monday-Sunday, 10 am-5 pm

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