Independence National Historical Park
Hours
Open daily · 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Entrance Fee
From $1.00
Timed Entry Reservation - Location
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Independence at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1–2 days
- Don't miss
- Tour Independence Hall
- Nearby city
- Philadelphia, PA
Explore this park
Alerts(2)
Outdoor area of the Liberty Bell Center closed on July 13–15, 2026
Due to Major League Baseball Allstar Game events, much of the outdoor area surrounding the Liberty Bell Center will be closed July 13–15. The Liberty Bell Center will remain open to the public. Access to enter the Liberty Bell Center can be made at the street corners.
Limited Restroom Availability
Restrooms are available at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets, the corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets, and the Benjamin Franklin Museum (museum entrance requires a fee) in Franklin Court.
Common questions
Planning Independence National Historical Park
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts and Permits for live updates.
TrailVerse lists 3 reservation types on the Permits tab, including Independence National Historical Park Tours and Independence Hall Tour. Recreation.gov listings can change seasonally — confirm current rules before you set dates.
