National Parks / Independence National Historical Park
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park — PA
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.
Current Alerts
- InformationLimited 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.
Source: National Park Service.
Upcoming Events
- History HangoutSun Aug 23 2026Liberty Bell Center, 6th and Market Streets
- Independence NHP Walking TourSun Aug 23 2026Meet on the east side of the Liberty Bell Center near the viewing window- 526 Market Street
- Kids Colonial MusterTue Aug 25 2026Signer's Garden, 5th and Chestnut Streets
- Once Upon a Nation Storytelling BenchWed Aug 26 2026Independence Square, Franklin Court, Second Bank of the United States, Independence Visitor Center, Carpenters' Hall
- Franklin under the MulberryFri Aug 28 2026Franklin Court, between 3rd and 4th Streets, and Market and Chestnut Streets
- National Park Week ExtravaganzaSat Aug 29 2026The Benjamin Franklin Museum between Market and Chestnut Streets and 3rd and 4th Streets.
- History HangoutMon Aug 31 2026Liberty Bell Center, 6th and Market Streets
- Independence NHP Walking TourMon Aug 31 2026Meet on the east side of the Liberty Bell Center near the viewing window- 526 Market Street
- Ranger Talk on Independence SquareMon Aug 31 2026Independence Square, behind Independence Hall
- Ranger Talks in Franklin CourtMon Aug 31 2026Franklin Court, between 3rd and 4th Streets, and Chestnut and Market Streets
- Twilight TourMon Aug 31 2026Meet at the Liberty Bell viewing window (near 6th and Chestnut Streets)
- Kids Colonial MusterTue Sep 01 2026Signer's Garden, 5th and Chestnut Streets
- Declaration ReadingTue Sep 01 2026South side of Independence Hall, 520 Chestnut Street
- Once Upon a Nation Storytelling BenchWed Sep 02 2026Independence Square, Franklin Court, Second Bank of the United States, Independence Visitor Center, Carpenters' Hall
- Colonial Kids Quest Puppet ShowFri Sep 04 202618th Century Garden, 339 Walnut Street
- Franklin under the MulberryFri Sep 04 2026Franklin Court, between 3rd and 4th Streets, and Market and Chestnut Streets
- Movies on the MallFri Sep 18 2026Independence Mall, Market Street between 5th and 6th Streets
- Yoga at IndependenceSat Sep 19 2026Second Bank Lawn, 420 Chestnut Street
- New Hall Military MuseumSat Sep 19 2026Carpenters' Court, between 3rd and 4th Street on Chestnut Street.
- First Naming of the United States CelebrationSat Sep 19 2026On the south side of Independence Hall