Editing Liberty Bell (section)

== Visiting the Liberty Bell ==

=== Admission and Tickets ===

'''Admission is free.''' No tickets are required during most times. However, during peak season (generally March through December), timed entry tickets may be required to manage crowds.

'''Timed Entry Tickets:'''
* Free tickets can be reserved online through the National Park Service website
* Same-day tickets may be available at the Independence Visitor Center
* Tickets are not required during low-visitation periods

We recommend arriving early, especially during summer months and holiday weekends, to avoid long lines.

=== Hours of Operation ===

The Liberty Bell Center is open daily with seasonal hours:<ref name="nps-hours">{{cite web |url=https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/hours.htm |title=Operating Hours & Seasons |publisher=National Park Service |access-date=December 22, 2025}}</ref>

'''Standard Hours:'''
* 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily

'''Extended Summer Hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day):'''
* 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM daily

The Liberty Bell Center is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

=== Security Screening ===

All visitors must pass through a security screening before entering the Liberty Bell Center. This includes:
* Walking through a metal detector
* Having bags screened by X-ray

The security checkpoint is located at the entrance on Chestnut Street. During busy periods, security screening can add 15-30 minutes to your visit.

=== Location ===

'''Liberty Bell Center'''
526 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

The Liberty Bell Center is located on Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, directly across from [[Independence Hall]] in [[Old City, Philadelphia|Old City]].

The glass-walled building allows views of both the Liberty Bell inside and Independence Hall behind it, creating an iconic photo opportunity.