Last updated: January 11, 2023
Thing to Do
Take a "Bell-fie"
NPS photo
Get it? You know, like a selfie! See the Liberty Bell. Look at the iconic crack, take a photo to prove that you stood beside the famous icon of liberty, and then take a minute to really think about the inscription on the Liberty Bell, "Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants Thereof." Abolitionists, woman suffrage advocates, and civil rights leaders all really thought about those words when they used the Liberty Bell to call attention to their causes. Curious about the crack? Ask a friendly park ranger.
Details
Duration
15-55 Minutes
Wait times vary. Entrance is first-come, first-served. Expect lengthier lines in the spring and summer, and on holidays. The exhibits are self-guided; a park ranger is available to answer questions. Photos are permitted at the Liberty Bell.
Activity
Museum Exhibits
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed inside the Liberty Bell Center, unless a designated assistive dog or miniature horse. Read the regulations concerning pets and service animals in the Superintendent's Compendium.
Activity Fee
No
There is no fee to visit the Liberty Bell Center.
Location
Liberty Bell Center
Entrance located at 6th and Market Streets. On-site security screening before entering. Screening closes ten minutes before the building closes for the evening.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
Check the Operating Hours web page for up-to-date information on building hours.
Accessibility Information
The Liberty Bell Center is wheelchair accessible. The video presentation is open captioned and audio described. Assistive listening devices are available. Visitors are encouraged to touch the replica of the Liberty Bell's inscription in the exhibit area. There are NO restrooms (accessible or otherwise) in the Liberty Bell Center, but restrooms are available in the nearby Independence Visitor Center. Learn more about the accessibility services offered throughout the park.