National Historical Park
Independence National Historical Park is a National Historical Park in Pennsylvania. The NPS currently lists 1 active alert, 0 campgrounds and 1 visitor center, and no entrance fee.
Pennsylvania National Historical Park No entrance fee
Updated · NPS Data API
“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.”
Active alerts
1
Closures
0
Campgrounds
0
Visitor centers
1
1 active NPS alert as of Oct 28, 2026: 0 closures, 0 danger, 0 caution and 1 information.
Information
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.
Posted or updated Sep 21, 2025 ·Park conditions on nps.gov
This site has no entrance fee, according to NPS fee data.
Timed tickets are required to enter Independence Hall after 10 AM
Entrance to Independence Hall is by guided or self-guided tour. No tickets are required from 9 am to 9:50 am. Reserved tickets are required for tours from 10:00 am to 4:20 pm.
| Fee | Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Timed Entry Reservation - Location | $1 | Entrance to Independence Hall requires a guided tour. Tickets are required. Buy online |
There are three ways to become a Junior Ranger at Independence National Historical Park. Ready for the challenge...and the fun?
5-120 Minutes Year-round
Browse the shelves in the America's National Park Stores in the East Wing and Old City Hall for that perfect gift - for yourself or others. Participating in the NPS passport program? You can add to your stamp collection here!
5-20 Minutes Year-round
Get the same cancellation on your stamp that Franklin used when he was postmaster. There's cool and then there's "B. Free Franklin" cool.
5-15 Minutes Year-round
See all 10 things to do in Independence →
Activities the NPS lists for Independence.
FoodGuided ToursSelf-Guided Tours - WalkingJunior Ranger ProgramPark FilmMuseum ExhibitsShoppingBookstore and Park Store
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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.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Thursday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Friday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Saturday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
| Sunday | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
Weather: Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold.
| Visitor center | Standard hours | Phone | Passport stamp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Visitor Center | Daily: 9:00AM - 6:00PM | 2159652305 | Yes |
No NPS campgrounds are listed for this site. Nearby national forests or state parks may offer camping.
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