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Liberty Bell Center

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Liberty Bell Center
4.5
4,839 reviews
#32 of 477 things to do in Philadelphia
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Monuments & Statues
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9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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About
Though it can no longer be rung, the bell remains a lasting American symbol of freedom.
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The area
Address
Neighbourhood: City Center East
How to get there
  • 5th St • 3 min walk
  • 8th St • 5 min walk
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4.5
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MaryKateNI19
Virginia663 contributions
A must see when in Philadelphia
Nov 2022
When you research Philadelphia, you find out so much about the history of the city. One of the main places to visit is the Liberty Bell Centre, this is free of charge and has a queue of about 20minutes. In the building there are walls of art and historic information. Take time to read this before you see the Liberty Bell at the end. It is very impressive and we are glad we went to see it and gained an insight into the history of this beautiful city.
Written 15 March 2023
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Von1287
Albany, NY771 contributions
It's a bell but it is history
Jul 2022
Really cool to see a piece of history up close. Make sure to read about it in the hallway leading to it. We did not have the patience and relied on my niece for some fun facts but it would have been better to know a bit more.
Written 9 February 2023
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Aussie_Binturong
Queensland, Australia326 contributions
You can tell this bell is swell
Dec 2022 • Solo
Very informative and well laid out. The thing to see if you only have time to see one thing. It weighs 2080 pounds and is three feet tall.
Written 12 January 2023
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Leonhkny
Hong Kong, China12,236 contributions
American political symbol
Dec 2022
Liberty Bell is a household name in every American family. The symbol of the American Revolution, it is a must-go for locals. No ticket required but do come early to avoid long queue. Do remember, it is like a pilgrimage for those grown up in the United States.
Written 19 December 2022
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Ove S
Jerusalem, Israel634 contributions
Where it all started
Nov 2022
Very interesting place (the whole area) and worthwhile visiting. This is where it all started and there is a lot to learn from "the beginng"
Written 16 December 2022
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Rod H
Salt Lake City, UT5 contributions
amazing
Oct 2022
To just stand next to the Liberty Bell is so humbling, worth the short line to go through security glad they have that need to protect this great history
Written 30 November 2022
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Paradox15
Raleigh, NC110 contributions
You have to at least see it once! No dogs allowed- but you can still see it- read...
Jun 2022
Just neat- because it's the Liberty Bell. You'll be in line forever. In case you are like me and you brought your dog--- NO - you will not be able to bring him in (hopefully I'm saving someone the line wait to be turned out). But... that being said-- if you are facing the clocktower direction and walk along the left side of the building it's in (go past the line and keep going)- there is a glass wall area where you can see a great view of it from outside. BTW- the ranger there was great- :)
Written 29 November 2022
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Josh
Liverpool, UK56 contributions
A great free tourist option
Nov 2022
This was meant to be a short stop on our day in Philly, I didn't plan to actually go inside, but as it turned out to be free, we thought we would pay the bell a visit! We waited maybe 20 minutes to get in, then spent a further 20 minutes inside. It was the stand out attraction in Philly for us.
Written 28 November 2022
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NorwichCarrow
Sandgate, UK381 contributions
Great historical importance
Sep 2022
Very well managed site with free entry. Explanation of its origin and importance by Park Ranger was extremely well done.
Written 28 November 2022
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Zarash A
3 contributions
Nice but Busy
Mar 2022
Without a doubt it is a place of Historical importance, a nice musuem that is free of charge, my biggest complaint however is the fact that for such an attraction it has an enormous line and took me 2 hours just to get in. The management is sloppy but workable
Written 21 November 2022
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LIBERTY BELL CENTER (Philadelphia) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

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