We were here a few months back and the wait to see the bell was over 90 minutes, but we told ourselves we will be back.And here we are, the wait was less than 30 minutes. You do have to go through a security screening before you are allowed inside.And we see why the line is so long, people taking pictures of the liberty bell is why. The rangers do make sure guests are socially distancing themselves.
Very interesting and powerful to see the Liberty Bell and learn all about the history of it as you walk up to the bell. The building has high ceilings, air conditioned and theres plenty of room for distancing. Security did a great job monitoring the amount of people coming and going.
Its a bell you pay to look at when u can literally see it from outside. If ur super into bells its cool i guess. Theres more interesting things to see.
A slice of history that should not be missed! It is free and the line flows smoothly. The history walk inside the building leading up to the bell itself is quite educational.
Was quite thrilled to seeing this piece of history. But what disappointed me was the security requirements to enter this building. If you visit carry little as possible, you are required to remove everything from your pockets and remove your belt so hold on to your pants. A Congressman or Senator got to bypass this ritual by entering thru the rear door by the Bell..
It was about a 15-20 minute wait to get inside the museum. My partner and I visited back in Aug. 2021. A lot of historical moments such as famous, revered people such as MLK, Jr. and Dalai Lama have visited the site. There were also pictures of womens suffrage and the cruel history of slavery. Love the symbolism of the Liberty Bell and the overall museum was setup nicely from point A to B to C and so forth.
Nice to visit a piece of history. Its smaller than I thought it would be. The displays that show some of its history are worth the read.
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We waited in line for maybe 45+ minutes. The weather was nice so it wasnt too bad, but the inside wasnt really worth it. The local tip os that you can see the bell from the window outside, all the other information you can probably get online.
In the city of Brotherly Love and Independence, the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were both debated and signed inside Independence Hall. Nearby sits the Liberty Bell, an international symbol of liberty.Rumor has it that the infamous crack in the bell occurred while it was ringing for the death of Chief Justice John Marshall in 1835.
My trip to Philadelphia was planned to see the Liberty Bell (among other tourist sites). I was excited to see it because of its historical significance; furthermore, way back when in elementary school, the Liberty Bell was a large part of Social Studies classes.I was bummed to not be able to see it from a good angle. What I mean by that is the center was closed where people can see it from the front side where the crack is. Online it shows that it is still open for partial hours, but that was not accurate. The only way to see it was from the side through a dirty glass window. My best educated estimate would be an approximate 20’ distance from the window. Another point of view to see it from was from the backside, but that distance was much further than the side window.Overall, I am still happy that I got to see the Liberty Bell. I just wish the hours online were accurate and stated the center was closed.
Exceptional time with out of town friends. Very historic & knowledgeable displays on our American history.
Great museum. Not overwhelming on the information. Line was pretty short. Great piece of history to see!
Free self-guided tour through a small museum that houses the liberty Bell. It has a number of small artifacts and lots of good information. Get here early because the line can get quite long. If you dont care about getting up close to the bell you can see it from a public sidewalk through large glass windows.
Lots of good historical info around to read and watch. Well maintained and best part was it is free.
People are super nice. I didnt go inside, but just viewed from outside. Lovely area to walk around and view the history and talk about how we got here Lots of historical treasures and original the cobblestone road is cool! Theres pieces of it throughout. Its nice to visualize the old days while walking around.
Was pretty cool to see it after all these years especially when I live in PA (about 4 1/2 hrs away)
Given the historic value of the bell, its understandably that the security check to access the place is a bit tight. The security staff are not there to be friends with you so pardon if they do not engage with the visitors. Nevertheless it took quite some time to enter the exhibit hall so exert patience. The exhibit booths inside was laid out thoughtfully and designed for easy reading and reflection about the past. Learning a little bit about the history would be recommended. But if you have a limited time to go about the hall, then go straight to the main event. The inspiring Liberty Bell is massive and surrounded by... (surprise) lots of visitors angling to get a shot. Its hard to get a clear shot of the bell but do try to take a picture of the bell with the Independence Hall at the background. After the mandatory selfie or souvenir shot you then exit through the door beside the bell.
Absolutely worth visiting when in Philadelphia. A lot more history associated with it than I expected
Amazing experience. It is a beautiful experience to walk through the builiding and know better the history. They have a great staff and are very helpfull. The common area and equipment are in great conditions. It is a very nice place. It is a great opportunity to go with your family and/or friends. It is needed to pay and get into a line to get in. Very well located, there are many signs to help you to find the builiding. Choose days out of great crowds so you can enjoy it better. There are buses stop close to the place and where to park around the quarter too. When I went, there was a lot of people. You can stay admiring the bell for too long cause there is a line for it.
I visited THE liberty bell TODAY and not yesterday, I had a great history lesson and learned about the bell. And Ben Franklin had a lot to do in Philly,Penn. Hes buried in the same city of brotherly love.The far left wants to do away with our history, I say LET FREEDOM RING FOR EVER !!!!!!!!!!!
The exhibit is well done and I was very impressed by the National Park representative standing by the Bell. He was very informative and welcoming making sure we knew the best spot for photos and tidbits of information. He truly loves his job. I gained a better understanding of the importance and historical significance of the Liberty bell without being swallowed up in too much reading. Great balance of multimedia and text. Great visit. Can be done in 15-30 minutes. We had no wait through security at about 4 pm on a Monday afternoon.
Well laid out historical exhibition. Worth the effort to see the place
The Liberty Bell is a classic piece of American history and its a great thing to be able to say youve seen with your own eyes. Definitely try to visit this place in the winter if you can, as youll have next to no line vs. huge lines in the summer.
Amazing! Checked one more of my bucket list! Absolute must see for any patriot! God bless the USA
I thought the monument was open-air but its not, it is protected inside a building so pay attention to the opening hours!You must pass security and metal detector before entering, so make sure you are appropriate in general for it.Its a quick ride but it tells a lot about the history of liberty bell and you must have to add it to your travel itinerary when traveling to Philadelphia!
Great piece of history! And the museum has more than just the bell!
This is an amazing place. A great historical landmark that is extremely well preserved. The tours were very informative and enjoyable.also has freedom squirrels!!
Very interesting history about the Liberty Bell and womens suffrage/right to vote. I encourage everyone to visit this landmark
Even though there was a long line, it moved very quickly. The information and museum area very accurately described the history and uniqueness of the Liberty Bell and its place in the history of the USA. Being able to get so close as well was a treat. The view actually from outside at night is even more attractive seen from the Independence Hall side.
A museum thats on the smaller side, but full of history. Perfect for kids since there isnt a lot of walking.You can learn the real reason the Bell has a crack, take pictures with it and if you have an urge to touch the Bell, you can feel [an] actual casting of the Bells famous inscription.I think its worth it to check the box next to Visit the Liberty Bell. ✔️
Great historical perspective. The Liberty Bell bears a timeless message: Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof Nice place. Colossal crowd but managed well.
Historical Place, a must visit in Philadelphia. Entrance is free of charge but the entry and exit system is very complicated, rest assured you have to walk a lot. Security is tight but very cooperative and the facilities are amazing.Its located across the street from the Indepence Hall Visitors centre where guided tours are available for visiting tourists.
The Liberty Bell is an iconic symbol of American independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Once placed in the steeple of the Pennsylvania State House (now renamed Independence Hall), the bell today is located in the Liberty Bell Center in Independence National Historical Park. The bell was commissioned in 1752 by the Pennsylvania Provincial Assembly from the London firm of Lester and Pack (known subsequently as the Whitechapel Bell Foundry), and was cast with the lettering Proclaim LIBERTY Throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants Thereof, a Biblical reference from the Book of Leviticus (25:10). The bell first cracked when rung after its arrival in Philadelphia, and was twice recast by local workmen John Pass and John Stow, whose last names appear on the bell. In its early years the bell was used to summon lawmakers to legislative sessions and to alert citizens about public meetings and proclamations.
“take a tour as without knowing history, it’s just a building...!!” -its walking distance from liberty bell. Liberty bell-Independence hall- National constitution centre- US MINT -Franklin court, all are nearby.it is the place where both the United States Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution were debated and adopted. It is now the centrepiece of the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia.It is listed as a World Heritage Site. We took a guided tour and it has its own importance. they wear history attire and make you feel like you are witnessing the history. It’s fun when you indulge in their hurrah, bizarre.there is special benches and designated guy are there to tell you stories.
Its a Bell. Its free. Other artifacts and history to read. You can be there for 5 minutes if you just want to see the Bell or spend up to an hour reviewing all.
Great Experience had with friends and wife.The liberty Bell is a must see, if you are ever in Philadelphia. The entrance is Free, you just have to go through a metal detector at the entrance . You can sign up for a guided tour across the street at the Visitor Center
I loved the social distancing practices as well as the history.
Waited many years to see this one. We were SO fortunate to stand next to it as the centennial of the Armistice rang out from across the street. What great timing. If you are in Philly, dont miss this. Plan on normal airport style security, but it is relatively quick. Worth the wait, no matter what.
An iconic symbol of American independence, the place is very historic. Love the art works, and very nice. If your love history or a person who love to travel. Visit there, will get to see a lot of historic stuff. and learn some great stuff about the country.
They had great protocols for COVID. The line was long and I didn’t visit this time, but have been before. It of course is an amazing historical site. Philadelphia keeps everything clean and orderly in the Old City.
Very awesome to see. Nice museum and great piece of history
We got there Friday afternoon and it was already close (they close at 5) and the audio guide outside wasnt working. We went back the next day in the morning, the line was long, but it moved fast. Inside is very good and you have a great view of the bell.
It is the symbol of American independence. The bell is really nice. We need to stand in line and go through a security check before actually you can see the bell. There is another viewing area from outside as well. It is usually busy here.
Small, free exhibit. You have to go through security so there can be a line to get in sometimes, but there was no wait on the Thursday morning we went. It’s not super exciting, but it’s a Philly must-do.
It’s was well organized. Important note: go to this place like you would go to an Airport. Security check reminded me of TSA... had to even take my belt of. Worth checking it out though
Pretty short walk through hall explains history about the United States independence. Bell replica has been kept, along with some tv video displays and hoardings. The main attraction is liberty bell which of 17th century half cracked. It’s crowded for photos. They have guides at regular intervals to explain history about bell and independence in detail. A one time watch attraction
Come visit this historical site. There’s a lot to learn about American history only by visiting this area of Philadelphia.Buckle up for a long line and at least 45min.It’s a lot to read and think about. Put on a pair of tennis shoes and be ready to go through some airport level metal detector.
It was a really well done museum with lots of information. I would try to avoid the weekend as the lines can be very long from what we saw. We went Thursday morning and got right in with a little wait.
Obviously a lot of important history here. Bus tours are also a great way to see a lot in a little time.
Rich with history. Definitely worth a visit.
History is something that really excites me and the history of liberty bell is quite amazing. Just the various stories that you get to hear from the rangers about the bell gives you so much context about the bell. The visit is hassle-free with a security check at the start. Its a well maintained place as well so a really pleasant experience.
A piece of American history. Visiting the Liberty Bell was a great way to spend some time. The center offers a great timeline of the history associated with the Bell. It was amazing to see the many places the Liberty Bell has visited as well as the many causes that it has inspired.
A “must see” if you’re visiting Philadelphia!
Atmospheres was nice. Nice. Description of images of important slave members.The bell is in a glass unabke to take clear poca but nice place to walk and enjoy company
It’s free! It’s historical and it’s a great starting point for all else things to do around the cityIt’s not awe inspiring in size, but it is still a piece of historyThere’s also the slavery thing, it’s hard to avoid the real history of the area you’re in and the civil rights wars that have been fought and yes all the slavery that was around at one point - the bell itself really is nothing... it only rang once! It cracked, they tried to fix it but it cracked again 🤦♂️Nonetheless, great place to visit if you’re in town
A lot of history and deep experience in the old ages. Free admission. Expect some line.
I visited the Liberty Bell about 40 years ago as a child - it seemed much larger then! The visit is free, but be prepared to stand in line for a very long time - when we arrived the line wasnt very long but it still took over 45 minutes to get through the metal detectors and there isnt much to see other than the bell, which if not for the history surrounding it, would just be a broken bell! By the time we left, the line was twice as long... Still, I was glad to introduce my daughter to this part of our history and she got to learn some more history relating to the founding of the country.
Super cool! I waited in line about 30 minutes but it was worth it
I wouldve given this location a 5, but the line was so long I didnt get to go inside. But, no worries, the building housing the Bell has large windows allowing you to view inside and take decent pics. My favorite part was outside anyway.Outside theres a tribute to President Washingtons slaves, and plaques outlining what life was like for Africans and slaves in America at the start of our nation. The intentional integration of this history highlights the hypocrisy and duality of our nations origins. It was very dope. 👌🏽
Beautiful and historical place.
Great experience for those who love history.While this is literally a building housing only the bell, its worth reading up on it and making this visit if you find yourself by way of Philadelphia.The line stranded about half way down the block, however it moved very quick. There is a small security check point prior to entry, as in all federal buildings.There is no admission fee, and most surprisingly, no sale of mementos or souvenirs.Its conveniently located in Independence Park, and directly across the street from Independence Hall.
The most AMAZING and important area of this country to see the bell inside this place is very impressive the area is full of museums and lots of old buildings with so much history
Stopped here while on a business trip. Remarkable to actually see it in person. Breathtaking. I’m so glad that we took the time to stop here. Lots of school kids here on field trips, but still amazing to see.
Beautiful historic landmark. Easy to get to and free to look at (I think?) And a memorable experience Ive had when I went to see it
Was a little disappointed overall. I had it so built up in my mind and while really cool just didnt live up to what I thought it would be.
Awesome piece of history. Too bad they stopped letting people touch it.
Beautiful! Great tour! FREE! you have to go to the visiting center first thing in the morning and they hand out the free tickets there, its first come first serve!- for independence hall. For liberty bell, no tickets, just wait in line.
It’s awesome! A must see and you can get so close to it!
This was a good day for a visit. Easy to get in and through. What an awesome part of our history. Loved seeing it in person.
Whats a visit to Philly without the Liberty Bell? Dont let the line dissuade you. It moves quite quickly.
Amazing history in so many places in this town. I really enjoyed our trip.
I have been to the Liberty Bell probably 30 times in my lifetime and its an absolutely life-changing experience walking through Liberty Hall scene where the declaration of Independence was actually signed with a continental congress met literally and created the freedoms that we enjoy today. however for some crazy insane bizarre what the hell reason they are closed on a Tuesday at 2 pm.
This was a great historic place. Dont let the ine scare you. It is for the security checkpoint. Once you get inside there is room to move around. You walk thru the exhibits at your own pace. Later in the day is good to beat the crowds.
Awesome site. Well funded. Great tidbits of information throughout the exhibit. Security was present. The centennial bell still rings across the street. There is a guard/ranger with the bell to protect it and answer questions. Very friendly, very helpful.
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