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Independence National Historical Park: fees, hours, camping and when to visit
Independence National Historical Park is a unit of the National Park System in Pennsylvania[4]. NPS says Independence Hall entry is by tour, and reserved tickets are needed for later tour times[5].
Entrance fees and passes
Fees as listed by the National Park Service. Fees change, so confirm on the park's official fees page before you go.
| Fee or pass | Price |
|---|---|
| Timed Entry Reservation - Location[6] | $1 |
America the Beautiful passes cover entrance fees at national parks and other federal recreation sites.
| Pass | Who can get it | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Annual Pass[7] | US citizens and residents | $80 |
| Non-Resident Annual Pass[7] | Non-US residents | $250 |
| Senior Annual Pass[7] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $20 |
| Senior Lifetime Pass[7] | US citizens and residents 62+ years old | $80 |
| Military Annual Pass[7] | Current US military and dependents | Free |
| Military Lifetime Pass[7] | Gold Star Family members and veterans | Free |
| Access Pass[7] | US citizens and residents with permanent disability | Free |
| 4th Grade Pass[7] | US 4th graders | Free |
| Volunteer Pass[7] | Federal recreation site volunteers with 250 service hours | Free |
When to visit and hours
NPS gives the park's daily hours as 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and walkers can reach most of the grounds at any hour[8]. Hours for some historical buildings change with the seasons[8]. NPS lists building closures on three holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day[8]. In 2025 the busiest month was July with 244,978 visits, and the quietest was October with 45,287 visits[1]. NPS describes summers as hot and muggy, spring and fall as mild, and winter as cold[9]. For Independence Hall, NPS says early entry from 9 am to 9:50 am needs no ticket, while tours later in the day need reserved tickets[5].
Show visits by month
| Month, 2025 | Recreation visits |
|---|---|
| January | 109,952 |
| February | 102,972 |
| March | 173,342 |
| April | 224,042 |
| May | 223,982 |
| June | 237,990 |
| July | 244,978 |
| August | 197,417 |
| September | 158,135 |
| October | 45,287 |
| November | 97,809 |
| December | 110,674 |
Pets and dogs
The national NPS rule says that where pets are allowed, they must be kept in a crate or cage, or on a leash of six feet at most, and they are not allowed in public buildings[10]. Each park can close more areas to pets[10]. NPS marks pets as permitted for 2 of its 10 listed things to do, Hear the Centennial Bell Ring and Walk in Ona Judge's Footsteps[11].
Before you go
- NPS lists a Timed Entry Reservation fee of $1 for the location, and notes that Independence Hall requires a guided tour[6].
- Tours after 10:00 am need reserved tickets, according to NPS[5].
- NPS lists the Resident Annual Pass at $80 and the Senior Annual Pass at $20[7].
- NPS lists 1 visitor center, the Independence Visitor Center[3].
- Fees and hours change, so confirm on the official park page before you go[8].
Questions people ask
- Do I need tickets for Independence Hall?
- NPS says early entry from 9 am to 9:50 am needs no ticket, and later tours need reserved tickets[5]. NPS lists a Timed Entry Reservation fee of $1[6].
- What are the opening hours?
- NPS gives the park's daily hours as 9:00 am to 5:00 pm[8]. NPS lists building closures on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day[8].
- What is the busiest month?
- In 2025 the busiest month was July with 244,978 visits, and the quietest was October with 45,287 visits[1].
Facts and sources
- NPS recreation visits by month, 2025 (chart on this page). NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- NPS recreation visits per year: 2021: 1,495,686, 2022: 2,688,302, 2023: 3,042,598, 2024: 2,798,651, 2025: 1,926,580. NPS Visitor Use Statistics
- Visitor centers listed by NPS: 1 (Independence Visitor Center). National Park Service
- Independence National Historical Park is a unit of the U.S. National Park System (designation: National Historical Park) in Pennsylvania. National Park Service
- Timed entry or reservation note from NPS (Timed tickets are required to enter Independence Hall after 10 AM): Entrance to Independence Hall is by guided or self-guided tour. No tickets are required from 9 am to 9:50 am. Reserved tickets are required for... National Park Service
- Entrance fee, Timed Entry Reservation - Location: $1. National Park Service
- America the Beautiful pass prices (table on this page). NPS Passes
- Operating hours, Independence National Historical Park: Independence National Historical Park operates daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Hours of operation for certain historical buildings and facilities change seasonally throughout the year. Most of the park... National Park Service
- NPS weather and seasons overview for Independence National Historical Park. National Park Service
- National Park Service rule 36 CFR 2.15: where pets are allowed they must be crated, caged or on a leash no longer than six feet at all times, and pets are not allowed in public buildings, on public transportation or on designated swimming beaches (service... eCFR, 36 CFR 2.15
- NPS lists 10 things to do at Independence National Historical Park: Find the Perfect Souvenir, Tour Independence Hall, Become an Independence Junior Ranger, Play the Virtual Glass Armonica, Hear the Centennial Bell Ring, Take a "Bell-fie", Listen for the... National Park Service