Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park · PA
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Information · Limited Restroom Availability
Restrooms are available at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets, the corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets, and the Benjamin Franklin Museum (museum entrance requires a fee) in Franklin Court.
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- NPS site
- nps.gov/inde
- Location
- Independence National Historical Park (39.947, -75.148)
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Passport stamp locations
- America's National Parks Store in Old City Hall
- Benjamin Franklin Museum
- Declaration House
- Independence Visitor Center
- Old City Hall
Hours
Independence National Historical Parktoday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat Oct 39:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun Oct 49:00AM - 5:00PM
- Mon Oct 59:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue Oct 69:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed Oct 79:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu Oct 89:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri Oct 99:00AM - 5:00PM
Upcoming closures: Nov 26 (Thanksgiving Day)
Independence National Historical Park operates daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours of operation for certain historical buildings and facilities change seasonally throughout the year. Most of the park grounds are open 24 hours a day to pedestrians. All buildings are closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Please see the park's website for hours of operation. http://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/hours.htm
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
Visitor centers
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- Independence Visitor Centertoday: 9:00AM - 6:00PMDirections
Self-guided tours
6
Congress Hall Tour15–45 minutes · 9 stops
Explore the two floors of Congress Hall. The United States Congress met in this building from 1790 to 1800 while Washington D.C. was under construction. Discover the challenges, successes of that decade while viewing the building's impressing architecture and unique features.
Founding of a Republic, 1776 - 180045–90 minutes · 6 stops
Visit key historical sites to discover the challenges our Founding Fathers faced in creating a new, republican, government.
In Franklin's Footsteps45–90 minutes · 6 stops
Get to know the real Ben Franklin as you explore the streets and sites of his Philadelphia neighborhood.
In Pursuit of Liberty45–75 minutes · 6 stops
Find out how the words in the Declaration of Independence have inspired generations of activists and civil rights leaders.
The British Occupation of Philadelphia
Entrance fees
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- Timed Entry Reservation - Location — $1.00
Entrance to Independence Hall requires a guided tour. Tickets are required.