Independence Hall is the birthplace of America. In this building, the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed. The legacy of the nation's founding documents - universal principles of freedom and democracy - has influenced lawmakers around the world and distinguished Independence Hall as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

*New Independence Hall Tour Tickets Reservation Procedures*: Timed tickets to tour Independence Hall must be reserved in advance online at Recreation.gov, or by phone at 1-877-444-6777.  Tickets are free, but there is a non-refundable processing fee of $1 per ticket. Stop by the National Park Service desk located inside the Independence Visitor Center if you have any questions. If tours are not sold out for the day there may be some available at the desk. 

In the month of January timed-tickets are not required. 

Up to nine tickets can be reserved per account. Tickets can be printed or displayed on a mobile device to redeem at the entrance to Independence Hall.

Visitors should arrive 30 minutes before their scheduled tour time to go through security screening. Current tour capacity is 60 visitors per tour.