Museum Hours
Visit the National Liberty Museum in the historic Old City district Wednesday-Monday from 10 am to 5 pm and discover insightful, informative museum exhibits on a range of pivotal topics.
Sunday: 10 am – 5pm
Monday: 10 am – 5pm
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 10 am – 5pm
Thursday: 10 am – 5pm
Friday: 10 am – 5pm
Saturday: 10 am – 5pm
Don’t forget to come back! We are always updating and adding to our exhibitions so that no two NLM visits are the same.
Museum Shop Hours
Our Museum Shop is open during our normal operating hours, from 10 am to 5 pm Thursday-Monday. We offer books, gifts, and apparel, as well as unique selections from local Philadelphia-area artisans. Looking for unique gift ideas and ways to support local artists? Browse our online shop.
Admission
The National Liberty Museum is currently offering Pay-What-You-Wish admission through February 6th, 2025, with suggested donations of $8 for adults, and $5 for youth. Advance tickets are not required.
Adults: $12
Seniors (65+): $10
Students (with valid ID): $8
Youth (ages 6–17): $6
Children (under 5): Free
Museum Members: Free
Advance tickets are required for entry for school groups or groups of over 10 people. You can purchase your tickets at our museum location or online.
Members
NLM members receive free admission to our museum, in addition to a host of other benefits. Members receive a 15% discount on Museum Shop purchases, tickets to exclusive Exhibition Previews, and more. Learn more about becoming a member below.
Group Tours
Schedule a group tour at the National Liberty Museum and unlock the story of our nation’s strongest founding principles. We offer a range of on-site and virtual guided tour opportunities and can customize on request, based on areas of interest and connections to exhibition themes. All tours last approximately 1 hour and are suitable for adults, seniors, and college students. Interested in engaging discussions and thought-provoking exhibitions? Schedule your guided or self-directed group tour now.
Field Trips
The lessons learned at NLM are perfect for any social studies or civics class. All field trips must be booked at least 2 weeks in advance. Groups should plan to spend about 90 minutes at our museum, including time for welcome and orientation, coat or bag checks, restrooms, and the museum store. To ensure the best experience for your group, visits are limited to 75 people per hour for guided tours. If your group is larger, you may be asked to split between multiple reservation times. Learn more about our field trip opportunities:
Accessibility
The museum is a fully wheelchair-accessible facility, and we are dedicated to keeping NLM accessible for all. If you have questions or need special assistance, please reach out to us to arrange appropriate accommodation.
Support NLM
Thank you to all of the supporters who allow us to share our mission. Click below to find out how you can help us in educating visitors on the values of freedom of thought, civil discourse, respect for all people, and the essential pursuit of liberty.
Located in the heart of Philadelphia, the National Liberty Museum connects, educates, and inspires people to explore and advance the complex practice of liberty.
