Liberty Bell Opening Hours

The Liberty Bell Center is open daily 9 am to 5 pm, and security screening closes shortly before closing time, according to the NPS. Independence Hall and the Independence Visitor Center keep their own hours, listed below. Check nps.gov before visiting.

Liberty Bell CenterDaily, 9 am to 5 pm

Independence Hall open house9 to 10:30 am, no tickets

Independence Hall toursEvery 20 minutes, 10:40 am to 4 pm

Expanded tour4:20 pm

Visitor CenterDaily, 9 am to 6 pm

The Independence Hall tours from 10:40 am need a free timed ticket reserved on recreation.gov up to 30 days ahead, with a small reservation fee per ticket shown there; the 4:20 pm expanded tour includes the second floor and is not wheelchair accessible (NPS). The Independence Visitor Center, at 6th and Market Streets, has restrooms, and its NPS desk closes at 5 pm. The Independence Hall tickets page covers booking, and the best time to visit page covers when to go.

Frequently asked questions

What time does the Liberty Bell open?

9 am, daily, according to the NPS. It closes at 5 pm, with screening ending shortly before.

Is the Liberty Bell open on weekends?

The NPS lists it as open daily, 9 am to 5 pm. Check nps.gov before visiting; the Liberty Bell Center page has the details.

Can you see the Liberty Bell after 5 pm?

Yes, from outside: the bell is visible through the Chestnut Street windows at any hour. See seeing it without waiting.