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The Liberty Bell Center
Part of the U.S. National Park Service and Independence National Historical Park, the Liberty Bell’s home on Independence Mall looms as powerful and dramatic as the bell itself.
Throughout the expansive, light-filled center, larger-than-life historic documents and graphic images explore the facts and the myths surrounding the bell.
People from around the world snag a photo in front of the iconic American symbol and its dramatic backdrop: Independence Hall.
Best of all: The Liberty Bell Center is free to visit, with no advance tickets required.
The Liberty Bell shines as one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of freedom, offering continuous inspiration for believers in civil rights.
At the Liberty Bell Center, visitors get an up-close-and-personal experience, where they can enjoy a 360-degree view of the iconic relic.
Don't skip the chance to snag a selfie in front of an iconic American symbol. — Photo by A. Ricketts for Visit Philadelphia
X-rays give an insider’s view, literally, of the bell’s crack and inner workings.
The Liberty Bell shines as one of the world’s most recognizable symbols of freedom.
Other exhibitions show how the bell’s image graces everything from ice cream molds to wind chimes.
Soaring glass walls offer dramatic and powerful views of the Liberty Bell coupled with Independence Hall, just a few steps away, in the background.
Other exhibitions at the Liberty Bell Center explore its impact on everything from ice cream molds to wind chimes. — Photo by J. Fusco for Visit Philadelphia
Visiting the Liberty Bell requires no tickets or fee, though be advised that lines can be long during peak tourist seasons.
Also important: Guests must pass through a security screening area to enter.
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A visit to the Liberty Bell Center is one of the 10 most essential things to do on your first visit to Greater Philadelphia. Make sure to leave time to do the other nine!
The Liberty Bell Center is also one of 26 sites that make up Independence National Historical Park. Get the lowdown on all 26 in our guide to Independence National Historical Park.
Lastly, Philly has history for days. Explore our guides to historic sites throughout the Greater Philadelphia region on our history landing page.
The Visit Philly Overnight Package — booked more than 190,000 times since 2001 — comes with free hotel parking (worth up to $100 in Center City Philadelphia), overnight hotel accommodations and choose-your-own-adventure perks.
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