Fees & Passes

Step inside and explore the stories of Independence National Historical Park.  Most sites and programs are free.

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General Information about Fees and Passes
Admission to most park sites is free. The Benjamin Franklin Museum (closed during the pandemic) charges an interpretive fee and the National Constitution Center, a partner of the park, charges an admission fee.

 

Benjamin Franklin Museum

The park collects an interpretive fee at the Benjamin Franklin Museum: $5 for adults, $2 for children ages 4 through 16, free for children under age 4. This site is currently closed during the pandemic.

 

Every Kid Outdoors Pass
Know any fourth graders? Our federal public lands and waters belong to all Americans and are waiting for fourth graders and their families to explore them! This national Every Kid Outdoors initiative waives entrance fees on most federal public lands and waters for fourth grade children with the Every Kid Outdoors pass along with up to three accompanying adults.

 

America the Beautiful Passes
Planning to visit a federal recreation site that charges an entrance fee? The America the Beautiful Pass series includes the Annual Pass ($80), Senior Pass ($80 lifetime), Access Pass (free) and Volunteer Pass (free). You can obtain those passes online, by phone, through the mail, or at a participating agency. Independence National Historical Park does not issue America the Beautiful passes. Thomas Edison National Historical Park in West Orange, New Jersey is the nearest federal agency to the park that issues these passes. Passes are also available at Steamtown National Historic Site in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Note: The cost of the lifetime Senior Pass increased to $80 starting August 28, 2017. See more information about changes to the Senior Pass.