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Independence National Historical Park
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The park is open daily with the exception of Christmas Day. The major park sites are generally open from 9 am - 5 pm with extended hours of operation during the summer months.

 

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PLEASE NOTE:
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER TOURS OF INDEPENDENCE HALL !


July 6th - August 29th - Hours of operation for the 3 main buildings.

Independence Hall

 Daily     

 9am - 7pm
Liberty Bell Center  Daily  9am - 7pm
Independence Visitors Center  Daily  8:30am - 7pm

NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for Independence Hall tours after 5pm !!!!

PLEASE NOTE:
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL OTHER TOURS OF INDEPENDENCE HALL !


The following building hours remain the same throughout the year:

America's National Park Museum Shop Open 7 days 9am - 5pm
B. Free Franklin Post Office Mon. - Sat. 9am - 5pm
City Tavern Open 7 days Opens at 11am
Congress Hall Open 7 days 9am - 5pm
Edgar Allan Poe NHS Wed. - Sun. 9am - 5pm
Great Essentials Exhibit (West Wing) Open 7 days 9am - 5pm
Independence Living History Center Mon. -Sat. 9am - 5pm
Thaddeus Kosciuszko NM Wed. - Sun. Noon - 4pm


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Free Independence Hall tour tickets !
Tickets available first-come, first served !
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Reserve your tickets online or by phone !
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July Gazette
Programs and events in and around Independence National Historical Park
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Photo of Franklin's Glass Armonica  

Did You Know?
Benjamin Franklin is accredited with being the first American to invent a musical instrument? He invented the glass armonica in 1761 after seeing wine glasses being used to make musical sounds.

Last Updated: July 06, 2009 at 10:08 EST