National Constitution Center - Philadelphia, PA
N 39° 57.217 W 075° 08.942
18S E 487269 N 4422619
Quick Description: The Nat'l Constitution Center in historic Phila. is America's most interactive history museum. Located just 2 blocks from the Liberty Bell & Independence Hall, it is the only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and the story of We, the People.
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 7/25/2008 9:18:16 AM
Waymark Code: WM49DA
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Long Description:
The National Constitution Center is located within Independence National Historical Park. It is only fitting this living lesson on our country's independence is located in the "independence belt" of America, Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
The museum teaches visitors the history and relevance of the United States Constitution through theatre, interactive exhibits, and hundreds of historic artifacts. The museum opened on July 4, 2004, and was designed by American architect Henry N. Cobb and museum design firm Ralph Appelbaum Associates.
The mission of the Constitution Center, as established in the Constitution Heritage Act of 1988 (16 U.S.C. 407aa et seq.), is to disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a non-partisan basis in order to increase the awareness and understanding of the Constitution among the American people.
GENERAL ADMISSION PRICING
Adults $12.00
Seniors (age 65 and older) $11.00
Children ages 4-12 $8.00
Active Military with ID FREE
Children under 4 FREE
Purchase tickets by calling (215) 409-6700 or toll free (866) 917-1787 Monday through Sunday during the hours of 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Phone
Toll Free (866) 917-1787
Tickets (215) 409-6700
Group Sales (215) 409-6800
Main Number (215) 409-6600
Departmental Email Addresses
Support
Membership - membership@constitutioncenter.org
Fundraising - development@constitutioncenter.org
Theme:
United States Constitution history and understanding
Street Address:
Contact Information
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street
Independence Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
The National Constitution Center welcomes visitors every day (except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day). The theater show that begins your visit runs twice each hour.
Mon - Fri 9:30 am - 5 pm
Saturday 9:30 am - 6 pm
Sunday 12 noon - 5 pm
Cost: 12.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Large
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
Food Court: Not Listed
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Visit Instructions:
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