Operating Hours & Seasons

 

Independence Visitor Center

Open daily 9 am–6 pm
 

Liberty Bell Center

Open daily 9 am–5 pm
Security screening closes at least 5 minutes before the building closes

 

President's House Site

Open daily 7 am–10 pm

 

Independence Square Buildings

The buildings in the Independence Square security area include Independence Hall, Congress Hall, and the Great Essentials Exhibit in the West Wing. Access to the Square is through a security entrance located at 5th and Chestnut Streets. Security screening closes at least 15 minutes prior to the building closing times.

Independence Hall
  • 9 am–10:30 am, Open house (no tickets required)
  • 10:40 am–4:20 pm, Guided tours (tickets required)
No tickets are required December 24 thru January 31 (except for expanded tours at 3:15).
  • 9 am–10:30 am, Open house
  • 10:40 am–4 pm, Guided tours every 20 minutes
    • Entrance is timed, first-come, first-served. No tickets are required
  • 4:20 pm–5 pm, Open house
Great Essentials Exhibit in the West Wing
Open daily 9 am–5 pm
 

Old City Hall

 

Franklin Court Buildings

The Franklin Court complex includes the Benjamin Franklin Museum, the Franklin Court Printing Office & Bindery, the Fragments of Franklin Court Archeological Exhibit, the B. Free Franklin branch of the U.S. Post Office, and the Benjamin Franklin Museum Store.

Benjamin Franklin Museum
  • Open daily 9 am–5 pm
  • Franklin Court Printing Office & Bindery
    Open Friday thru Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Last printing demonstration at 4:30 pm.
  • B. Free Franklin branch of the U.S. Post Office
    Open Monday thru Saturday 9 am–12:45 pm and 2 pm–5 pm (staffing permitting)
  • Benjamin Franklin Museum Store
    Open daily 9 am–5 pm
 

Carpenters' Hall

Open Tuesday thru Sunday,10 am–4 pm
 

Exterior Park Sites

 

Nearby National Park Service Sites

Last updated: November 18, 2024

Contact Info

Mailing Address:

143 S. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone:

215-965-2305

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