A limited quantity of free, timed tickets to tour Independence Hall are distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis every day at the Independence Visitor Center. Advance reservations are available for a $1.50 handling fee online or by calling 1 (877) 444-6777.
No tickets are required to tour Independence Hall any time of July 4th.
PHLASH will operate with two detour routes on July 4, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., for a special fare of $2 for the day. Please use Stop 10 to access the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Click here for full detour map.
Philadelphia is a wonderful city to explore on foot. Try the public transit service, Philly PHLASH, or the city's bike sharing program, Ride Indego. Check out our Get Around page for more suggestions on how to make navigating Philly a breeze.
Some museums offer bag check with the cost of admission, including the National Constitution Center, Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia Museum of Art, and Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. Bag storage is available at 30th St. Station for Amtrak customers with a valid ticket for a fee of $10 per item for 24 hours.
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.
Since 2003, the Liberty Bell has been on display in a structure located on Independence Mall, called the Liberty Bell Center. No timed tickets are required to visit the Bell, but a security check is required for entry.