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Color photo of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall in the background.

Recognizable for its crack, the Liberty Bell remains significant today for its message of liberty.

A color photo of the Independence Visitor Center showing a brick building with tall windows.

Plan your visit, use the restrooms, and take advantage of the free WiFi in the Independence Visitor Center.

Color photo of Independence Hall as seen from the north side of Chestnut Street.

Known as the birthplace of the United States, Independence Hall houses the room where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both signed.

A color photo of the Assembly Room showing 18th century chairs and green, cloth covered tables

The Assembly Room in Independence Hall is where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both signed.

A color photo of the exterior of the Benjamin Franklin Museum in Franklin Court.

Explore Franklin's life and character in the Benjamin Franklin Museum. The museum features artifacts, computer animations, and interactive displays that are geared toward visitors of all ages.

A color photo of a printing press in the Franklin Court Printing Office.

Franklin's printing office no longer survives, but it would have had equipment similar to what you'll see in the Franklin Court Printing Office.

The exterior of the Second Bank of the United States showing a marble building with eight columns.

The Second Bank of the United States houses a fine collection of over 100 portraits, many of them by 18th century artist Charles Willson Peale.

Physical Address:

599 Market Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

Mailing Address:

143 S. 3rd Street

Philadelphia, PA 19106

contact-details

Phone Number: 215-965-2305 Voice

Email Address: indevisitorinfo@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $1.00

Entrance to Independence Hall requires a guided tour. Tickets are required.

Entrance Passes

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

park designation:National Historical Park

Directions:

Independence National Historical Park is located in an urban area served by Interstates 95 and 676. The park is also easily accessible by public transportation, including SEPTA and PATCO mass transit routes. Whether you choose driving, the bus or the train, we recommend that you start your visit at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets. See the park's website for specific directions.

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Directions

Operating Hours:

Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park operates daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours of operation for certain historical buildings and facilities change seasonally throughout the year. Most of the park grounds are open 24 hours a day to pedestrians. All buildings are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Please see the park's website for hours of operation. http://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/hours.htm

Exceptions:

Thanksgiving Day (November 27, 2025 - November 27, 2025)

Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)

New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)

Weather Information:

Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.