The park is open daily with the exception of Christmas Day. The major park sites are generally open from 9 am - 5 pm with extended hours of operation during the summer months.

Tickets & Reservations

The following building hours remain the same throughout the year:

In planning your visit to Independence National Historical Park during March through December, we recommend that you reserve your Independence Hall tour tickets in advance online or by phone.

Online reservations:

Visit www.recreation.gov There is a $1.50 per ticket surcharge charge when you order online.

By Phone:

Call 1-877-444-6777 Individuals and families
Call 1-877-559-6777 Group sales
Call 1-518-885-3639 International Calls

Walk-up
Independence Hall tickets are also available daily at the Independence Visitors Center. Keep in mind that the tickets are issued first come, first served and often are all gone for the day by early afternoon.

Review our March-December in-depth timed ticket information.

There are no restrooms in the Liberty Bell Center or Independence Hall secured area. Restrooms are located at the Independence Visitor Center and at 5^th & Chestnut Streets.

As you exit, the Independence Visitors Center, make a right to the corner. Cross Market St. and continue south on 6^th Street.

As you continue down 6^th Street, you will see the entrance to the Liberty Bell Center No tickets are required to enter. You must enter a security screening to visit the Liberty Bell Center.

There are no restrooms inside the Liberty Bell Center.

SECURITY TIPS:
To maximize your visit to the park and minimize your security screening time, we recommend that you only bring small bags and packages, if necessary.  

We ask that large bags, luggage and lunches etc. be kept at your hotel or bus, if possible. The time it takes visitors to get through security depends on the number of individuals, family members, groups and organizations to be screened, number of items to be screened they may have. This is strongly urged for large groups that wish to see Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell where security screening is necessary.

The fewer items you have to be checked, the faster you will pass through our security screening area and more time for you, your loved ones and/or your group to enjoy all that INHP has offer.  

After you visit the Liberty Bell Center, make a left on Chestnut St. There are restrooms at the corner of 5^th and Chestnut Streets.

There are no restrooms in the Independence Hall secured area.

After going through security, you should proceed to the East Wing line to begin your Independence Hall tour. Or if you have some time before the next tour you can visit Old City Hall , West Wing or Congress Hall . Tours of Congress Hall are currently offered every 20 minutes.

You may exit the secured area at the corner 6^th & Chestnut or near the Barry Statue at the rear of Independence Hall.

We recommend seeing Carpenters Hall, and Franklin Court, to complete your half day visit of the park.

• Visit our park bookstore
  
• Join the Friends of Independence
  
• Become a Volunteer