Independence Hall

Historic building Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

What to expect

Independence Hall is a historic civic building where both the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States were debated and adopted by the Founding Fathers of the United States. The structure is the centerpiece of Independence National Historical Park and was designated a World Heritage Site in 1979. Visitors can take a guided tour of the building, which includes the Assembly Room where the Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were signed. The first floor of Independence Hall is accessible for those with mobility impairments, and an audio description tour is available upon request. For those with hearing impairments, assistive listening devices are also available, and American Sign Language interpretation can be arranged in advance. The hall is part of a larger historic area with other nearby attractions, including the Liberty Bell and the National Constitution Center

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This family's experience:

Activities: We toured Independence Hall to see the room where the Declaration of Independence was signed

Highlights: The kids enjoyed learning about the history of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a guided tour of Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed. We saw the Liberty Bell, which is housed in a separate hall

Highlights: The kids were excited to see the Liberty Bell, which they had learned about in school. The tour of Independence Hall was a little dull, but the kids enjoyed seeing where such an important document was signed ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Independence Hall, saw where the Declaration of Independence and Constitution was signed, and took a tour of the historic site

Highlights: The kids found the Assembly Room, where the Constitution was signed, particularly interesting ✨

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This family's experience:

Activities: We took a guided tour of the building and learned about its history

Highlights: We enjoyed the clear and engaging explanation of the historical and political significance of the building ✨