The 3 main Independence National Historical Park sites are open year round. Building hours may vary on federal holidays. Extended building hours are in effect during our high visitation summer season. For other building hours, please review our November & December 2008 building hours and program information.

March - December 2008
TICKETS ARE REQUIRED TO TOUR INDEPENDENCE HALL !!!

SECURITY TIP: - Pack and Travel light ! !
To maximize your visit to the park and minimize your security screening time, we recommend that you only bring small bags and packages, if necessary.  

We ask that large bags, luggage and lunches etc. be kept at your hotel or bus, if possible. The time it takes visitors to get through security depends on the number of individuals, family members, groups and organizations to be screened, number of items to be screened they may have. This is strongly urged for large groups that wish to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell where security screening is necessary.

The fewer items you have to be checked, the faster you will pass through our security screening area and more time for you, your loved ones and/or your group to enjoy all that our park has to offer.  

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Visit the Liberty Bell. No tickets are required to see the Liberty Bell. Security screening is required prior to entering the Liberty Bell Center.

Use restrooms, located at 5th & Chestnut Streets) before entering Independence Hall Hall screening area.

There are no restrooms in the secured area.

Proceed through the screening and await your Independence Hall tour. Before or after your tour you may visit the Old City Hall (US Supreme Court Chamber), West Wing and/or Congress Hall.