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Independence Hall postcard

Independence Hall postcard

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TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR TOURS OF INDEPENDENCE HALL


The Underground Museum at Franklin Court remains closed for renovations. It is scheduled to reopen in late summer 2013 as the Benjamin Franklin Museum, featuring exhibits, artifacts and computer interactives all about Ben Franklin. The Printing Office and Post Office are open during the construction. Beginning May 20, 2013, access to the Printing Office will be from the 320 Market Street door. There will be no access to Franklin Court from either the Market Street or Chestnut Street gates.

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Operating Hours & Seasons

Special Ranger Led Activities
Ticket Information - Groups, Schools, individuals
Accessibility Information for Park Visitors

Hours of Operation for the three main buildings
Independence Hall Daily 9am - 5pm (security gates close at 4:45pm)
Liberty Bell Center Daily 9am - 5pm (security gates close at 4:55pm)
Independence Visitors Center Daily 8:30am - 6pm


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.

Information on our Security Entrances

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 11:30am
Congress Hall Open 7 days 9am - 5pm

Great Essentials Exhibit (West Wing) Open 7 days 9am - 5pm
Independence Archeology Laboratory By Appointment Only Click on link for more information


 
Living History
Living History
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  • "Moses Williams: Cutter of Silhouettes" program

    Hear the amazing story of Moses Williams who learned to operate the Physiognotrace. Read More

  • Museum Collection Museum Collection

    See what national treasures are preserved in our museum collection, including this inkwell used for signing both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. Read More

Did You Know?

Drawing of Independence Hall

Both George Washington and Independence Hall were born in 1732 and both were important in the creation of the United States. Washington was Commander in Chief during the Revolutionary War and our first President.  Inside Independence Hall the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both signed.