Attraction · Philadelphia
Independence Hall: free entry days, tickets & hours
The Pennsylvania State House where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were debated and signed; ranger-led tours of the Assembly Room.
Independent guide, not the official Independence Hall website. Official links are under Sources.
Independence Hall is next free on Friday, 30 October 2026 (tomorrow).
- Open house every morning 9-10:30am: free, no tickets needed.
- Almost free: Guided tours from 10:40am: free timed tickets, $1 reservation fee per ticket (almost free).
- Book on recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 up to 30 days ahead (max 10 per account). Extra next-day tickets are released at 5pm the day before; unbooked tickets stay available until tour time.
Calendar
Free days at Independence Hall
- THU29OCTThursday, 29 October 2026 · today · 09:00–10:30
- FRI30OCTFriday, 30 October 2026 · tomorrow · 09:00–10:30
- SAT31OCTSaturday, 31 October 2026 · in 2 days · 09:00–10:30
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 3 days · 09:00–10:30
- MON2NOVMonday, 2 November 2026 · in 4 days · 09:00–10:30
- TUE3NOVTuesday, 3 November 2026 · in 5 days · 09:00–10:30
365 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Guided tours from 10:40am: free timed tickets, $1 reservation fee per ticket (almost free): Book on recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 up to 30 days ahead (max 10 per account). Extra next-day tickets are released at 5pm the day before; unbooked tickets stay available until tour time.
- Arrive before 10:30am to see the Hall at the free open house with no ticket and no fee.
- Tour tickets are free but cost $1 each to reserve on recreation.gov; extra next-day tickets drop at 5pm the day before.
- Arrive 30 minutes before your tour time for security screening.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free hoursOpen house every morning 9-10:30am: free, no tickets needed · 09:00–10:30 | everyone | Enter through the security screening on the south side of the Hall (5th Street, between Chestnut and Walnut). | No |
| Free with passGuided tours from 10:40am: free timed tickets, $1 reservation fee per ticket (almost free) | everyone | Almost free: the ticket is $0 but recreation.gov charges a $1.00 non-refundable fee per ticket; America the Beautiful passes do not cover it. Tours every 20 minutes, 10:40am-4:40pm from 1 Nov 2026. | Yes |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Independence Hall
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 09:00–17:00 |
Daily: 9-10:30am open house (no tickets); from 1 Nov 2026 guided tours every 20 minutes 10:40am-4:40pm (tickets required). Security screening on the south side closes at least 15 minutes before closing.
520 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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FAQ
Independence Hall: common questions
Is Independence Hall free?
Independence Hall is almost free at set times: open house every morning 9-10:30am: free, no tickets needed.
When is Independence Hall free?
Open house every morning 9-10:30am: free, no tickets needed. The next free date is Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Do I need to book for free entry to Independence Hall?
Book on recreation.gov or 1-877-444-6777 up to 30 days ahead (max 10 per account). Extra next-day tickets are released at 5pm the day before; unbooked tickets stay available until tour time.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/independencehall.htm · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
- nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/independencehalltickets.htm · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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