WE the People
On June 1, 2011, the underground museum in Franklin Court closed for an 18 month project to create the new Benjamin Franklin Museum.The project will only affect the Underground Museum. The courtyard and other buildings remain open. Access to the courtyard will only be from Market Street. There will be no access from the Chestnut Street side.
Accessibility Information for Park Visitors
Operating Hours & Seasons
Special Ranger Led Activities
Independence Hall Tours - tickets required (except January & February). First come, first served! Pick up free tickets to tour Independence Hall at the Independence Visitor Center (6th & Market Sts.) Visitor Center open daily from 8:30am to 5pm.
Advance Ticket Information - Online and by phone
School/Group Ticket Information
Hours of Operation for the three main buildings
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: