Independence Visitors Center

Museum Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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What to expect

The Independence Visitor Center is a great place to start any visit to the Philadelphia region. Located in Independence National Historical Park, it offers a one-stop shop for maps, brochures, tickets, tour information, and restrooms. The center also contains a welcome film, a digital interactive wall, and stunning views of Independence Mall from the Liberty Terrace. The friendly and knowledgeable staff provide free comprehensive orientation to the culture, history, shopping, and dining options available throughout the Greater Philadelphia region. The center is close to popular attractions such as the Liberty Bell, Independence Hall, The African American Museum in Philadelphia, the National Constitution Center, and the Museum of American Revolution. Visitors can also enjoy the Official Welcome Film of Philadelphia and take in the views from the Liberty View Terrace. The center has an expanded gift shop and a cafe offering grab-and-go items

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This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Independence Visitors Center to get free scheduled tickets to tour Independence Hall and to watch a few movies about the lives of real young people on both sides of the revolution

Highlights: We picked up free scheduled tickets to tour Independence Hall at the Independence Visitors Center. We watched a guy give a demonstration on a hammered dulcimer and there were also National Park Rangers on hand to ask questions ✨