National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

Northeast

About Independence

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.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Northeast
State: Pennsylvania
Designation: National Historical Park
Entrance fee: $1, timed entry reservation - location

Trail data for this park is still being added.
Places for this park are still being added.

Know before you go

Fees, hours, weather and getting to Independence.

Entrance fees

$1 Timed Entry Reservation - Location Entrance to Independence Hall requires a guided tour. Tickets are required.

Hours

Mon: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tue: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wed: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thu: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Fri: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sat: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sun: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

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

Weather and when to go

Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.

Getting there

Independence National Historical Park is located in an urban area served by Interstates 95 and 676. The park is also easily accessible by public transportation, including SEPTA and PATCO mass transit routes. Whether you choose driving, the bus or the train, we recommend that you start your visit at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets. See the park's website for specific directions.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Phone: (215) 965-2305
Email: indevisitorinfo@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/inde

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Independence

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

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Things to do in Independence

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Find the Perfect Souvenir

Bookstore and Park Store · about 15 min

Browse the shelves in the America's National Park Stores in the East Wing and Old City Hall for that perfect gift - for yourself or others. Participating in the NPS passport progr…
Tour Independence Hall

Guided Tours · about 25 min · Reservation required

Take a ranger-led tour of the birthplace of the United States. Hear stories of conflict, compromise, and the complicated business of making a nation.
Hear the Centennial Bell Ring

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 15 min

Do you hear that? Look up! Listen to the Centennial Bell ring each hour at the clocktower of Independence Hall.
Take a "Bell-fie"

Museum Exhibits · about 30 min

Come see the international symbol of freedom in all its glory. Learn about the Liberty Bell's legacy as a symbol of protest and celebration, from its humble beginnings as the Stat…
Listen for the Sound of Sticky Ink

Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

Discover the pivotal role that the printed word played in the American Revolution and the founding of the nation as rangers demonstrate printing—18th-century style.
Stand in Abraham Lincoln's Place

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 15 min

President-elect Abraham Lincoln made a stop at Independence Hall in 1861 as he journeyed to Washington D.C. for his inauguration. Today, a plaque outside Independence Hall indicat…
Get the B. Free Franklin Cancellation

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 15 min

Get the same cancellation on your stamp that Franklin used when he was postmaster. There's cool and then there's "B. Free Franklin" cool.
Walk in Ona Judge's Footsteps

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 15 min

Find the footsteps in the ground at the President’s House Site. They represent Martha Washington's enslaved maid's flight to freedom. Look for Oney Judge’s name, and the names of…