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National Historical Park · PA

Independence National Historical Park

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No closure notices posted by NPS.

Last checked Oct 24, 2026, 9:57 PM ET

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Information

Limited Restroom Availability

Restrooms are available at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th & Market Streets, the corner of 5th and Chestnut Streets, and the Benjamin Franklin Museum (museum entrance requires a fee) in Franklin Court.

Last updated by NPS: Sep 22, 2025

Weather alerts (National Weather Service)

Minor · NWS Mount Holly NJ

Frost Advisory

Frost Advisory issued October 24 at 4:43PM EDT until October 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

From Oct 24, 4:43 PM ET until Oct 25, 9:00 AM ET · Area: New Castle; Kent; Kent; Queen Anne's; Caroline; Delaware; Philadelphia; Eastern Chester; Eastern Montgomery; Lower Bucks

About this site

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Type
National Historical Park
State
Pennsylvania
Address
599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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