Independence Hall

(215) 597-8974

500 Chestnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19103 39.949 -75.1503

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Neighborhoods: Center City East, Center City

Hours:

Daily 9am-5pm

Parking:

Lot

Independence Hall

Independence Hall

What People Are Saying About Independence Hall

The Editor

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In Short – The interior is rather modest, in keeping with the Quaker mandate for plainness, though some ornate details appear throughout the rooms, which seem alive with the fiery debates over freedom that fueled the American Revolution. The furniture displayed on the first floor is not authentic--British troops burned the originals for firewood. A draft of the original Constitution is on permanent display. Architectural historian William H. Pierson Jr. called it one of America's "most authentic English buildings surviving from the 18th century."

0 Star Rating: Poor

02/22/03

Looks Like A War Zone

by jwsamuel

The post-9/11 security measures make Independence Hall look like a war zone. It's ironic that a symbol of American liberty looks like a prison.

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/27/02

The first palce for any American to visi

by zawadzki

The birth of our nation -- need I say more ?

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/06/02

America's Birthplace

by Ariadne

There is nothing more thrilling than to be in the room where the Declaration of Independence was adopted. I can't stop thinking of Thomas Jefferson! No other place in the country has anything to equal this. We are so lucky to have this treasure at our disposal. I visit frequently to remind myself of the blessings of liberty and to thank the Founding Fathers.

  • Pros: Historic, Patriotic, Thrilling

The Details on Independence Hall

Save Time:

Timed tickets for tours are available on the day of visit, or in advance by calling (800) 967-2283 from 10am to 10pm. Tickets can be reserved online.

Fun Fact:

Erected as the Pennsylvania State House, it was restored in 1830 and again in 1950. Today, it more closely resembles its original 1776 appearance, when the Declaration of Independence was adopted.

Smoking Permitted:

No

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