Liberty comes to life at the National Liberty Museum, located in the heart of Philadelphia’s Old City, where past ideals empower the achievements of today, tomorrow, and beyond.
Our museum in Philadelphia aims to inspire and educate visitors of all ages and backgrounds about the essential freedoms that have brought innovation and progress to America and the world. Free from political polarization but dedicated to the values we share as Americans, NLM connects history to the modern day, and connects the essential principles of liberty with every one of our visitors. Located in Old City, Philadelphia, our museum sits at the heart of our nation’s history.
With over four floors of permanent galleries and ever-changing exhibitions, the National Liberty Museum explores the meaning of liberty today—through contemporary art that captures the spirit of liberty—yesterday—through the stories of real people from around the world who have done extraordinary things in the name of freedom—and tomorrow—by igniting a passion for these ideals in the generations of the future.
Current Exhibitions
With fresh, engrossing exhibits on display all the time, you’ll want to visit us often—no two NLM experiences are ever the same.
Latest News
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The National Liberty Museum is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Andrew Hammond as our new Senior Director for Content & Interpretation. Dr. Hammond brings a remarkable blend of scholarly expertise, public engagement, and global perspective to this role. Most recently, the Historian & Curator at the International Spy Museum
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Philadelphia is one of the most richly storied cities in our nation’s history. This location is indelibly linked to the tapestry of freedom, and there are many historic spots to visit. But what makes the National Liberty Museum truly stand out is our commitment to linking the history of liberty
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Recently, our CEO Dr. Alaine Arnott was interviewed by Steve Adubato for his Lessons in Leadership series. She discussed what makes the National Liberty Museum unique as a museum of ideas, the importance of our work promoting freedom of thought and civil discourse in the current landscape, and her personal
Hours & Admission
Hours of Operation
Plan your visit or inquire about renting our museum for special events, scheduling field trips, or organizing a group tour.
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
Admission Rates
The National Liberty Museum is pleased to offer Pay-What-You-Wish admission the second Sunday of every month.
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 groups of over 10 people.
Advancing Liberty
Become a Member
Our members help advance our mission to bring liberty to life by supporting engaging programs, thought-provoking exhibitions, and vital outreach that we conduct at NLM.
Make a Donation
When you make a 100% tax-deductible contribution to the National Liberty Museum, you help us provide civic education and specialized programming to patrons for years to come.
