Independence Hall
Quick Facts
- Location
- USA, Philadelphia
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- About 1–1.5 hours (incl. tour)
- Opening Hours
- Daily grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00 · The NPS pages (checked 5 November 2026, updated 1 June 2026) give the buildings inside the Independence Square security area, the Hall, Congress Hall and the Great Essentials Exhibit, as open daily 7am to 10pm, with free open house at the Hall from 9:00 to 10:30 and tours every 20 minutes from 10:40, ending at 16:00 in one season and 16:40 in the other, plus a 16:20 expanded tour that needs tickets and is not wheelchair accessible. The Liberty Bell Center runs 9:00 to 17:00.
- Ticket Price
- Adult: Most sites and programmes are free; Independence Hall tickets cost nothing but guided tours must be reserved on Recreation.gov, which charges a $1 handling fee per ticket · Student: The same for students, a free ticket plus the $1 reservation fee · There are no refunds on these reservations, the National Constitution Center charges its own admission as a partner, and the park does not issue America the Beautiful passes.
- Address
- 520 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA
- Coordinates
- 39.9489, -75.1999
Introduction
Independence Hall is the heart of Philadelphia's Independence National Historical Park—an 18th-century red-brick Georgian building where the Declaration of Independence (1776) and the US Constitution (1787) were debated and adopted, the 'room where America was born'. The assembly room keeps period furnishings and George Washington's presiding chair; in the quiet you still feel history's weight. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is free (timed reservation) and unmissable for understanding the American founding.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Opening Hours
| Monday | grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00 |
| Wednesday | grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00 |
| Thursday | grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00 |
| Friday | grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00 |
| Saturday | grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00 |
| Sunday | grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00 |
The NPS pages (checked 5 November 2026, updated 1 June 2026) give the buildings inside the Independence Square security area, the Hall, Congress Hall and the Great Essentials Exhibit, as open daily 7am to 10pm, with free open house at the Hall from 9:00 to 10:30 and tours every 20 minutes from 10:40, ending at 16:00 in one season and 16:40 in the other, plus a 16:20 expanded tour that needs tickets and is not wheelchair accessible. The Liberty Bell Center runs 9:00 to 17:00.
Ticket Information
| Adult | Most sites and programmes are free; Independence Hall tickets cost nothing but guided tours must be reserved on Recreation.gov, which charges a $1 handling fee per ticket |
|---|---|
| Student | The same for students, a free ticket plus the $1 reservation fee |
| Child | Every visitor needs a ticket, children of all ages included, under the same reservation rule |
| Senior | No senior line, a free ticket and the $1 reservation fee |
| Free Admission | The Hall charges nothing and interagency passes do not cover the $1 reservation fee; the Benjamin Franklin Museum charges $7.50 adults, $5 for over-65s and ages 6-17, free under 6, with a waiver available |
There are no refunds on these reservations, the National Constitution Center charges its own admission as a partner, and the park does not issue America the Beautiful passes.
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Independence Hall?
Monday: grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00; Tuesday: grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00; Wednesday: grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00; Thursday: grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00; Friday: grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00; Saturday: grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00; Sunday: grounds 07:00-22:00; Hall tours 10:40-16:00; The NPS pages (checked 5 November 2026, updated 1 June 2026) give the buildings inside the Independence Square security area, the Hall, Congress Hall and the Great Essentials Exhibit, as open daily 7am to 10pm, with free open house at the Hall from 9:00 to 10:30 and tours every 20 minutes from 10:40, ending at 16:00 in one season and 16:40 in the other, plus a 16:20 expanded tour that needs tickets and is not wheelchair accessible. The Liberty Bell Center runs 9:00 to 17:00.
How much is the admission for Independence Hall?
Adult: Most sites and programmes are free; Independence Hall tickets cost nothing but guided tours must be reserved on Recreation.gov, which charges a $1 handling fee per ticket; Student: The same for students, a free ticket plus the $1 reservation fee; Child: Every visitor needs a ticket, children of all ages included, under the same reservation rule; Senior: No senior line, a free ticket and the $1 reservation fee; Free Admission: The Hall charges nothing and interagency passes do not cover the $1 reservation fee; the Benjamin Franklin Museum charges $7.50 adults, $5 for over-65s and ages 6-17, free under 6, with a waiver available; There are no refunds on these reservations, the National Constitution Center charges its own admission as a partner, and the park does not issue America the Beautiful passes.
Any practical tips for visiting Independence Hall?
Book timed-entry tickets online in peak season. Combine with the Liberty Bell and Constitution Center.
How long should I spend at Independence Hall?
A typical visit takes About 1–1.5 hours (incl. tour).
