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.

Admission is free, but timed tickets are required from March 1 through December 31.  A limited quantity of free tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis every day beginning at 8:30 a.m. from the National Park Service Ranger Desk inside the Independence Visitor Center. 

No timed tour tickets are required in January and February, after 5 p.m. during summer hours; or on some holidays, including Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Independence Day. 

Advance reservations are available for a $1.00 handling fee online or by calling 1 (877) 444-6777.