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Independence Hall
They risked everything — “their lives, their fortune and their sacred honor.”
During the blistering summer of 1776, 56 courageous men gathered at the Pennsylvania State House and defied the King of England.
Eleven years later, representatives from 12 states gathered to shape the U.S. Constitution, finally creating one unified nation.
Note: Independence Hall is accessible via ticketed timed tours only.
Rich in history, there is tons to explore at this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Independence Hall is also part of the U.S. National Park Service and Independence National Historical Park.
The guided tour of Independence Hall, led by National Park rangers, begins in the first-floor courtroom where lawyers from opposing sides shared tables and law books.
George Washington’s “rising sun” chair dominates the Assembly Room which is arranged as it was during the original Constitutional Convention.
Admission to Independence Hall is available by tour only. — Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
From March through January, Independence Hall is open to the public daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. via timed, ticketed tour only. Tickets are not required for entry in January or February, except for holiday weekends.
Tickets are available via the attraction’s ticketing website for a $1.00 handling fee per ticket or by calling 1-877-444-6777. All guests must pass through a security screening upon entrance.
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A view of Independence Hall in autumn. — Photo by C. Smyth for Visit Philadelphia
Independence Hall is just one of over two-dozen sites that make up Independence National Historical Park, most of which are located just steps from one another.
Cross the street and see the Liberty Bell, an international symbol of civil rights, and The President’s House, an outdoor museum focusing on the lives of nine slaves that worked for George Washington during his presidential term.
The President's House — Photo by C. Smyth for Visit Philadelphia
Or visit the world’s only museum dedicated to the U.S. Constitution at the National Constitution Center, also within view of Independence Hall.
Learn more about all 26 historic sites in our guide to Independence National Historical Park and get exploring.
The Visit Philly Overnight Package — booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 — comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia), overnight hotel accommodations and choose-your-own-adventure perks.