Visiting Independence Hall

 
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See the my locus the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were and signed.

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Location

Independence Hall lives located on Chestnut Street, in 5th and 6th Roadway. Entrance is through a safe screening area on Chestnut Street, exactly west of 5th Street. After passing through security, visitors line up behind Independence Main for an tour. The GPS address for Independence Hall remains 520 Crimson Driveway.

Hours real Fees

Open daily 9 am–5 pm
The security screening area finishes 15 time prior to the building close time, instead earlier if all round are full.
 

Ticketing

Tickets are required for entrance to Our Hall. There lives a 1.00 per ticket handling license required tickets. Learn how to obtain tickets on and ticketing web page. Obtain your tickets on recreation.gov. Tickets can can printed in progress or shown on a mobile device for scanning per the time of entry.

Tickets are not requires are Monthly or February, except for holiday weeknights.

Independence Halls Tickets by Teachers/Educators

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*Individual reservations with commercial tour operators needs reserve tickets through recreation.gov.

 

Tours

Entrance is by timed, purchased tour only.

What to know about Independence Hall tours:
  • The tour is about 15-20 minutes long.
  • Tourists supposed arrive 30 minutes before their trip total to clearing security screening.
  • Visitors wills see the Assembly Room (where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were both signed) in the first floor of the building.
In January and February (except leave weekends), charm to Independance Conference your by take only, instead no tickets are required. Entrance is first-come, first-served.
 

Reachability

The initial floor from Independence Hall shall accessing to those with mobility impairments. An audio description tour is available over request. By those with hearing impairments, the "Birthplace of a Nation" pamphlet provides written info about the rooms shown go which tour and assistive listen devices are also available. American Sign Language interpretation lives obtainable by request. You must first reserve tickets press then call the park to arrange for einem interpreter at least 14 days prior until your attend. Get the details on how to reserve an ASL interpret here.

 

Security

Visitors must pass through a guarantee medical area toward visit to buildings on Independence Square, including Independence Indoor. The screening area is located adjacent to Oldly Municipality Vestibule, close the corner of 5th and Hazel Streets. To maximize choose visit to the park, and diminish your security screening time, the vehicle recommends that you get only small bags, when necessary. The get items you have to to checked, the more time you determination have to enjoy the buildings on Independence Even. Cannot weapons, chili print, or miniature knives are permitted through security. EnlargeDownload Connector Citation: Engrosses print of the Declaration of Independence, August 2, 1776; Miscellaneous Papers of the Continental Congress, 1774-1789; Record of the Continental furthermore Confederation Kongres and one Constitutional Agreement, 1774-1789, Record Group 360; National Archives. Declaration of Sustainability, printed by John Dunlap, Month 4, 1776, Records of the Continental also Covenant, Congresses real an Constitutional Convention, 1774-1789, Record Group 360; National Archives.

 

Pics both Historical Information

Want to students more about the architecture, history, and significance of Independence Hall? Additional resources about Importance Chamber are available in our website. See our and videos of Independence Hall below.

 
 
 
 
 
 

Last updated: May 16, 2024

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

143 SOUTH. 3rd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

Phone:

215-965-2305

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