Visiting the Liberty Bell Center

The Liberty Bell appears in the foreground with Independence Hall visible behind it.
During your visit, be sure to talk to our knowledgeable park rangers to hear the story of the Liberty Bell.  The building also offers self-guided exhibits about this now famous symbol of liberty.

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LocationThe Liberty Bell Center is located at 526 Market Street. Visitors exit from the south end of the building, near Chestnut Street.

Hours and FeesOpen daily 9am - 5pm
The security screening area closes at least 5 minutes prior to the building closure time.

Admission is FREE.
TicketingNO tickets are required. Entrance is on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors must pass through security screening first.
 

ExhibitsExhibits line the left side of the hallway in the Liberty Bell Center. Topics range from the founding of the State House bell (now known as the Liberty Bell) to its use by abolitionists and civil rights advocates.
For International VisitorsWritten information about the Liberty Bell is available in a dozen languages. Please ask a park ranger for these services.

 

AccessibilityThe Liberty Bell Center is wheelchair accessible. There are NO restrooms (accessible or otherwise) in the Liberty Bell Center. The closest restrooms are located in the nearby Independence Visitor Center. Learn more about the accessibility services offered throughout the park on our website.

 

Security
Visitors must pass through a security screening area to visit the Liberty Bell Center. To maximize your visit to the park, and to minimize your security screening time, the park recommends that you bring only small bags, if necessary. No weapons, pepper spray, or pocket knives are permitted into the building.

 

Images and Historical InformationWant to learn more about the famous crack, or the timeless inscription? Additional resources about the Liberty Bell are available on our website. See images of the Liberty Bell at the bottom of this web page.

 
 

Last updated: March 14, 2024

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Philadelphia, PA 19106

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