Facility rentals include use of the entire mezzanine level, tables, and banquet chairs.

Labor, one hour for setup, and one hour of breakdown are also included.

Our caterer is licensed to serve alcohol, and provides a full bar setup and bartending services. You may choose the bar package that works best for you; select from an extensive wine list, create a custom cocktail, or stick to the basics. It’s up to you!

We offer rentals 7 days a week, 363 days a year.
You’re welcome to hold a breakfast meeting as early as 6 a.m., or stay dancing at your wedding until 3 a.m.
Time restrictions may apply if you are interested in renting the Grand Hall of the Independence Visitor Center. Please contact us for more details. 

Yes! The Liberty View is located on mezzanine level, directly above the Independence Gift Shop. Stop in the official gift shop of the Greater Philadelphia region for a wide variety of Philadelphia souvenirs.

If you would like to provide out-of-town guests with well-presented visitor information, we recommend placing a single or bulk order of the Philadelphia Official Visitors Guide.

Admission to Independence Hall is by timed-entry tour only. 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. 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.

Convenient, onsite parking is available for visitors who start at the Visitor Center. The AutoPark at Independence Mall is a 24-hour, fully enclosed parking garage operated by the Philadelphia Parking Authority. Entrances are located on both 5th and 6th Streets, between Market and Arch Streets.

Yes! Most major attractions and sidewalks are accessible, though cobblestone streets, like Elfreth’s Alley for example, may require extra care.

You can see many major sites within 2–3 hours, but a full day lets you take your time and enjoy tours, museums, and local dining.

The best place for visitor information in Philadelphia is the Independence Visitor Center, located at: 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (at 6th & Market Streets) Here, you can - Get free maps and brochures, buy tickets for tours and attractions, or ask visitor services for recommendations. We have 4 other Visitor Centers located around Philly City Hall Visitor Center – Inside Philadelphia’s historic City Hall, Parkway Visitor Center – At the base of the Art Museum steps, the Philly Pride Visitor Center – in the heart of the Gayborhood, and LOVE Park Visitor Center – Near the famous LOVE sculpture.