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Independence Visitor Center is now open daily.
The Independence Visitor Center and other Independence National Historical Park indoor sites, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center, are open daily with face masks required. If you have symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 you should wear a mask.
The Independence Visitor Center has instituted health and safety procedures based on recommended guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain a safe, sanitized, and secure space for visitors.
As the official visitor center of greater Philadelphia, the Independence Visitor Center provides information services and access to historic sites, museums, and tours.
Health & Safety Measures:
Masks are required for entry. Friendly visitor experts can provide masks free of charge to any visitor who needs one, and up-to-date information about operations at local museums and attractions.
The Independence Visitor Center has activated a multi-layered approach to ensure proper social distancing throughout the building by monitoring maximum occupancy in each space and increasing sanitation measures.
GBAC STAR™-Accredited Facility
The Independence Visitor Center is the only visitor center in the world to achieve Global Biorisk Advisory Council® (GBAC) STAR™ accreditation, the gold standard for prepared facilities. Under the guidance of GBAC, a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, the Visitor Center has implemented the most stringent protocols for cleaning, disinfection and infectious disease prevention.
Official Resources:
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City of Philadelphia: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Information and Updates
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Pennsylvania Department of Health: COVID-19 Information for Travelers
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Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
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SEPTA (Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority): Update on COVID-19
COVID-19: Reopening Updates
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A Virtual Fundraising Event
Independence Soiree
Watch Now:
It's free to watch, but donations are suggested and greatly appreciated.
Join the Independence Historical Trust and Independence Visitor Center Corporation for a virtual fundraising event.
NBC Philadelphia's Aunyea Lachelle hosts the spectacular online experience, and interviews guest of honor and 2020 Year of the Woman Award recipient, Billie Jean King. The theme commemorates the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, in recognition of the suffragists who worked for equal rights in dedication to better the nation.
Your contribution supports the operations of Independence Historical Trust and Independence Visitor Center Corporation in welcoming visitors to Independence National Historical Park and the Philadelphia region.
Event Details:
Our Host:
NBC10 Philadelphia's Aunyea Lachelle will host the virtual Soiree and reprise her role interviewing honoree, Billie Jean King. Aunyea is a native Philadelphian and lifestyle and entertainment reporter for NBC10, who reports on Philly Live weekdays at 11:45 a.m.
Our Honoree:
For her lifetime contributions to equality for all, sports icon Billie Jean King will receive the 2020 Year of the Woman Award. This year's award will be presented by last year's honoree, Governor Tom Ridge.