As the nation mourns the loss of President Carter, President Biden has declared a National Day of Mourning on Thursday, January 9. The park will remain open to the public on January 9, the Benjamin Franklin Museum fee will be waived, & administrative offices will be closed.

NOTICE: Due to weather conditions, park buildings will open two hours late on Monday, January 6, 2025. Please check our website for updates at nps.gov/inde.

UPDATE TO SNOW DELAYS: Most park buildings will open at 11am, including Independence Hall, Liberty Bell Center, and the Independence Visitor Center. The Ben Franklin Musuem and Franklin Court will remain closed. Please check our website for updates at nps.gov/inde.

📜✨ On this day, January 10, 1776, the revolutionary pamphlet "Common Sense" by Thomas Paine hit the streets! 🌟 Selling over 500,000 copies, it ignited a fire for independence and inspired a nation to rise against tyranny. 🔥#CommonSense #AmericanIndependence 🗽📖

This Friday's Benjamin Franklin Birthday celebration will honor astrophycisist Dr. John C. Mather. Dr. Mather was awarded a Nobel Prize in Physics in 2006, and has been Senior Project Scientist for the Webb Space Telescope. franklincelebration.org

To honor Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, #ConstitutionDaily looks back at the inspirational story of his life and uncovers some interesting facts about the late civil rights leader. Read now: ow.ly/wzUk50UCAMg

“Wish not so much to live long as to live well.” - ​Poor Richard’s Almanack, 1738. 🎉 Happy 319th Birthday, Benjamin Franklin! 🎂 He showed us it’s not just about the years, but the wisdom! 🔍 Can you name 3 of his iconic inventions or civic contributions? 🕊️✨ #LiveWell

Park Closures January 20, 2025: Park buildings will open at 11 am Due to weather conditions, the park buildings will open two hours late on Monday, January 20, 2025. Park gardens will remain closed throughout the day. Please check the website for updates.

Closure Notice: Due to routine maintenance, the ramp at Independence Square located on 5th Street between Walnut and Chestnut will be closed and inaccessible until further notice.  Please utilize the security tent for any ADA accessibility purposes onto Independence Square.

🦅✨ Eagles are soaring high in Philly and the park is buzzing with our feathered friends—each one flaunting its wings like champs. 🏆 🦅💚 #EagleWatch #PhillyFeathers

Update: The ramp at Independence Square located on 5th Street between Walnut and Chesnut is now open.

#OTD Feb 7, 1795: The Eleventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution is ratified, prohibiting a citizen of one state from suing another state in a federal court. National Constitution Center

The park will have a two hour delay today, Wednesday February 12. Park buildings will open at 11 am due to forecasted weather.

🎉 Happy Birthday, George Washington! Celebrate by exploring the park today and see where our nation’s journey began. 🏛️ #PresidentsDay #HistoryFun

Exciting times ahead! 🎉 As we prepare for the 250th celebration of Independence, Philadelphia's National Parks are undergoing amazing upgrades! Join us in preserving history. ✨ #Independence250 #ParkImprovements vimeo.com/1056556486

Beginning Friday, March 28, 2025, the security entrance for Independence Square will be moved to the south side of Independence Hall. Visitors can access the entrance using the stairs or accessible ramp halfway down 5th Street between Chestnut and Walnut Streets.

Closure Notice: Starting Monday, April 14, 2025, Wilson Park (also known as Christ Church Park) and the Magnolia Garden will be closed for turf renovations. The work is expected to last for 3.5 weeks. Check our website for updates.

Congress Hall will be closed Monday, May 19 - Friday, June 6, 2025, as preservation teams complete comprehensive work throughout the building. To learn more about this robust project, visit the Current Projects page on the park website. nps.gov/inde/learn/new…

In the park today? You might notice the American flag that flies next to Independence Hall is down. We're repainting the flagpole to get ready for Flay Day this Saturday, June 14, 2025. The flag will be back up tomorrow once the paint dries and cures. #america250 #restoration

Ever wonder if you'd be able to play hockey in front of Independence Hall, land an aircraft near the Liberty Bell Center, or gather fruit from a Gingko tree? For all these answers and more, check out the current Superintendent’s Compendium posted on our website.