Independence Visitor Center

Use the Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets on the north block of Independence Mall. Entrances are on all sides; this is not the separate Liberty Bell security entrance one block south.

The paid AutoPark at Independence Mall is directly beneath the building, with entrances from 5th and 6th Streets between Market and Arch and GPS address 41 N. 6th Street. Parking is not free or guaranteed.

Open daily 9 a.m.-6 p.m. for the current extended schedule; the NPS ranger desk closes at 5 p.m. Building and desk hours can differ on holidays or during operations changes.

Accessible public restrooms, including a family restroom, are near the south doors on the main level and follow building hours. Use them before joining the Liberty Bell or Independence Square security lines.

Building entry, films, maps and ranger guidance are free. The cafe, parking, partner attractions, Benjamin Franklin Museum and Independence Hall ticket reservation fee are separate.

The building is fully accessible. Wheelchairs and assistive listening devices are available from the Ranger Desk; films are open-captioned and audio-described, and an UbiDuo communication device is available on request.

Pets are not allowed inside public park buildings. NPS-recognized service dogs and service miniature horses are allowed.

The family restroom, films, tactile model, large orientation map, cafe and ranger desk make this the best reset point for families. Pick up Junior Ranger information and settle restroom needs here.

Do not assume the NPS desk remains staffed until the building closes. Get current schedules, accessibility equipment and ranger help before 5 p.m., then plan your security lines and timed Hall entry.

SEPTA's 5th Street/Independence Hall station is beside the Visitor Center and Liberty Bell area, and PATCO's 8th & Market station is a short walk west. The historic district is compact, so choose one arrival point and walk between most major sites rather than moving a car.