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Independence National Historical Park
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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

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
Edgar Allan Poe NHS Wed. - Sun. 9am - 5pm
Great Essentials Exhibit (West Wing) Open 7 days 9am - 5pm
Independence Archeology Laboratory By Appointment Only Click on link for more information


 
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Last Updated: January 13, 2012 at 13:25 MST