Liberty Bell Center
501 Market St
PhiladelphiaPA19106
Payment Methods: Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Debit
Closed
- Sunday
- 9:00am-7:00pm
- Monday
- 9:00am-7:00pm
- Tuesday
- 9:00am-7:00pm
- Wednesday
- 9:00am-7:00pm
- Thursday
- 9:00am-7:00pm
- Friday
- 9:00am-7:00pm
- Saturday
- 9:00am-7:00pm
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Description
The Liberty Bell is a Historic National Landmark drawing thousands of visitors year-round. The Liberty Bell, with its famous crack, was first called the State House bell in the 1700s. It is the national symbol of life and liberty. This is why Philadelphia is often referred to as the "nation's cradle of liberty." Parking and transportation at the Liberty Bell There is metered street parking...
Tips
When to Go:
Lines are longest during school holidays and the weeks around July 4. Large groups should call ahead.
The Extras:
The 2,000-pound bell is symbolically tapped every Fourth of July in unison with bells across the country.
Editorial Reviews
The most famous bell in the country is visible, crack and all, 24 hours a day.:
Facts
The original bell was ordered from an English foundry in 1751 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter, which spoke of the rights and freedoms of all...
The original bell was ordered from an English foundry in 1751 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter, which spoke of the rights and freedoms of all...
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Though it can no longer be rung, the bell remains a lasting American symbol of freedom.
