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

National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

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Info

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.

Park Photos

Color photo of the Liberty Bell with Independence Hall in the background.
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Recognizable for its crack, the Liberty Bell remains significant today for its message of liberty.

Credit: NPS Photo

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.

Activities

  • Food
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
  • Museum Exhibits
  • Shopping
  • Bookstore and Park Store

Fees

Operating Hours

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

DayHours
Wednesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Monday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday
9:00AM - 5:00PM

Weather info

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.

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