Attraction · Philadelphia
Liberty Bell Center: free entry days, tickets & hours
The cracked State House bell that became a symbol for abolitionists and civil rights campaigners, displayed in a glass pavilion facing Independence Hall.
Independent guide, not the official Liberty Bell website. Official links are under Sources.
Liberty Bell is free to enter.
- Open today 09:00–17:00.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- No ticket is needed for the Liberty Bell; skip anyone selling 'Liberty Bell tickets'. Expect a security line, shortest early in the day.
- There are no restrooms inside the Liberty Bell Center; the nearest are in the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market.
- The free daily ranger-led Independence walking tour meets at 10am at the Liberty Bell Center viewing window.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Always freeAlways free, no tickets: walk in through security screening | everyone | No tickets are required; entry is first-come, first-served after airport-style security screening. | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Liberty Bell
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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 |
Open daily 9am-5pm. Security screening closes at least 5 minutes before the building closes.
526 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Sources
Where this comes from
- nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/libertybellcenter.htm · checked Thursday, 29 October 2026
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