Independence National Historical Park • Pennsylvania

Color photo of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall in the background.

A color photo of the Independence Visitor Center showing a brick building with tall windows.

Color photo of Independence Hall as seen from the north side of Chestnut Street.

A color photo of the Assembly Room showing 18th century chairs and green, cloth covered tables

A color photo of the exterior of the Benjamin Franklin Museum in Franklin Court.

A color photo of a printing press in the Franklin Court Printing Office.

The exterior of the Second Bank of the United States showing a marble building with eight columns.

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.

Recognizable for its crack, the Liberty Bell remains significant today for its message of liberty.
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Plan your visit, use the restrooms, and take advantage of the free WiFi in the Independence Visitor Center.
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Known as the birthplace of the United States, Independence Hall houses the room where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both signed.
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The Assembly Room in Independence Hall is where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both signed.
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Explore Franklin's life and character in the Benjamin Franklin Museum. The museum features artifacts, computer animations, and interactive displays that are geared toward visitors of all ages.
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Franklin's printing office no longer survives, but it would have had equipment similar to what you'll see in the Franklin Court Printing Office.
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The Second Bank of the United States houses a fine collection of over 100 portraits, many of them by 18th century artist Charles Willson Peale.
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Color photo of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall visible through the glass behind it.

Visiting the Liberty Bell Center

No tickets are needed to see this international symbol of liberty.

Color photo of the Assembly Room with rows of tables covered with green cloth facing a head table.

Visiting Independence Hall

Visit the building where the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were signed.

Benjamin Franklin Museum exhibit panel in the foreground with the museum in the background.

Benjamin Franklin Museum

Explore a state-of-the-art museum honoring Philadelphia's own Benjamin Franklin.

Two story 18th century brick building with a white cupola and bell tower.

Current Projects

Check out the current projects and preservation work at Independence National Historical Park

Print of Independence Square (1799) showing Native Americans and others strolling through the yard.

History and Culture

Looking for the history of Independence Hall or the story of the Liberty Bell? We've got that!

Last updated: January 6, 2026

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143 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

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215-965-2305

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