Independence National Historical Park
Protected park · PA, USA
Independence National Historical Park in PA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00
About
This park's official page lists: Pet-friendly (leashed).
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Restrooms, Visitor center.
At the park
- Visitor center
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
Events
- British Occupation of Philadelphia
- Movies on the Mall
- First Naming of the United States Celebration
- New Hall Military Museum
- Yoga at Independence
- Many Declarations: The Declaration as Inspiration
- Independence Park Walking Tour
- Philadelphia's Famous Founding Father - Benjamin Franklin
- Revolutionary War & Civil War Weekend
- Free Entrance to the Benjamin Franklin Museum
- B.A.R.K. Ranger
Before you go
- Lockers
- 1 locker location inside the park. Availability and fees can change — confirm on arrival.
- Limits
- Due to safety concerns, tripod usage is prohibited throughout the park
- Limits
- Pets are permitted on park grounds providing they are leashed
- Park alert: 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.
- Getting there
- Independence National Historical Park is located in an urban area served by Interstates 95 and 676. The park is also easily accessible by public transportation, including SEPTA and PATCO mass transit routes. Whether you choose driving, the bus or the train, we recommend that you start your visit at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets. See the park's website for specific directions.
- Weather & when to go
- Summers are typically hot and muggy, fall and spring are generally mild, and winter is cold. Snowfall is highly variable, with some winters bringing only light snow and others bringing several major snowstorms, with the normal seasonal snowfall standing at 22.4 in (57 cm). Precipitation is generally spread throughout the year, with eight to twelve wet days per month.
- Visitor center
- America's National Parks Store in the East Wing
- Visitor center
- Assembly Room of Independence Hall
- Visitor center
- Benjamin Franklin Museum
- Visitor center
- Benjamin Franklin Museum
- Visitor center
- First Bank of the United States
- Visitor center
- Franklin Court Printing Office
- Visitor center
- Free Quaker Meeting House
- Visitor center
- Independence Hall
- Visitor center
- Independence Visitor Center — The Independence Visitor Center is open every day except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Hours of operation change seasonally. — The Independence Visitor Center is located on 6th and Market Streets and can be reached by car from Interstates 95 and 676. Parking may be available (fee applies) at the Independence Visitor Center underground garage. Enter on either 5th or 6th Street, between Market and Arch Streets. There is also a parking garage (fee applies) on 2nd Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets. The visitor…
- Visitor center
- Liberty Bell Center
- Visitor center
- Merchants' Exchange Building
- Visitor center
- Old City Hall
Facilities on the park map
8 bench, 1 first aid kit, 1 locker, 7 restroom, 15 visitor information.
History
- Opened
- 1956
- Heritage status
- Listed heritage / protected status
- Park opened
- Benjamin Franklin National Memorial opened
- Franklin Court opened