Liberty Bell Area
Iconic American bell symbolizing independence and historic crack
Philadelphia's Liberty Bell sits in Independence National Historical Park as a symbol linked to American independence; visitors view the cracked bell, inscription and related historical exhibits.
Liberty Bell at a Glance#
Address: 526 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19106, United States
Website: https://www.nps.gov/inde/learn/historyculture/stories-libertybell.htm
Hours: Daily 9am-5pm (subject to National Park Service seasonal changes)
Admission: Free admission
About Liberty Bell#
The Liberty Bell is an iconic American symbol of independence, located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and famous for its large crack and historic inscription.
Cast originally in 1752 in London and recast in Philadelphia in 1753 after cracking during testing, the bell was used for public occasions in the 18th and 19th centuries. The familiar large crack developed before the 19th century; since then the bell has been retired from ringing and preserved as a historic object.
The bell is housed at 6th and Market Streets in central Philadelphia, within walking distance of Independence Hall and other Revolutionary-era sites.
- Inscription and crack: Famous for its visible crack and the inscription ‘Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the Land unto all the Inhabitants thereof’, which visitors see at the display in the Liberty Bell Center.
- Location and casting: Originally cast in London in the 18th century and recast locally after an initial failure, the bell is now displayed near Independence Hall as part of Independence National Historical Park.
How to Get to Liberty Bell#
The Liberty Bell Center is in Philadelphia’s Old City district, one block east of Independence Hall. It is an easy walk from the 5th Street/Independence Mall station on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line; many regional rail lines and Amtrak stop at nearby Suburban Station, a 15-20 minute walk away. There is limited parking in the historic district; public transit is recommended.
Tips for Visiting Liberty Bell#
- Visit early in the day to see the bell without the largest crowds; the Independence National Historical Park complex opens at 9am.
- Combine a visit with Independence Hall and the nearby Museum of the American Revolution for fuller historical context.
- Security screenings are required-carry photo ID and expect short lines-arrive 15-20 minutes before your planned visit.
Best Time to Visit Liberty Bell#
Spring through fall offers the best weather and broadest museum hours; mornings are less crowded.
Weather & Climate near Liberty Bell#
Liberty Bell's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1129 mm/year), wettest in July, distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 5° | -4° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 6° | -2° | 72 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 3.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 11° | 3° | 100 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 6° - 18° | 12° | 96 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 24° | 18° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Excellent | 17° - 29° | 23° | 91 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.7h |
| July | Very Good | 20° - 31° | 25° | 113 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.5h |
| August | Very Good | 19° - 30° | 24° | 110 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.4 m/s | 1.6 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Very Good | 15° - 26° | 21° | 99 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 3° - 14° | 6° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.3 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 8° | 0° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
