Just steps from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the National Liberty Museum brings liberty to life. Complete your Historic Philadelphia experience with an exploration of First Amendment freedoms and civil liberties in our permanent and featured exhibitions. Whether guided by Museum Educators or exploring on your own, a field trip to the National Liberty Museum empowers students to be civic actors in their own communities.
Programs & Learning Experiences
The National Liberty Museum offers a range of civics-based museum programs for students, designed to complement classroom learning and connect seamlessly with visits to other Old City Philadelphia sites. Groups visiting the Museum will have the option to choose one of the following programs:
The Forgotten Freedom: American Assembly Tour
Recommended for grades 7-12
COMING SOON! Available for bookings beginning March 9, 2026
This dynamic, inquiry-based tour invites students to examine the freedom of assembly, one of the most essential yet often overlooked First Amendment rights. Students explore how the right to peacefully assemble has evolved over time and reflect on how assembly shapes civic life today.
Tours feature The Forgotten Freedom: American Assembly at 250 exhibitions, facilitated discussions, and hands-on activities that encourage critical thinking and civic reflection. Rooted in civics education, this program pairs well with field trips to Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, and other Old City landmarks.
Let’s Talk: The Tour
Recommended for grades 7-12
Available now through March 2026
This guided exhibition experience invites students to explore how conversation can bridge difference and foster connection. Through Let’s Talk: Confronting What Divides Us, students examine why we often perceive ourselves as more divided than we are and how those perceptions shape our interactions with one another.
Led by trained museum educators, students engage with interactive exhibition elements, facilitated discussions, and hands-on activities that build listening, empathy, and constructive conversation skills. Grounded in civic learning, this experience invites students to explore differing perspectives and practice meaningful dialogue in a supportive museum setting.
Educators are encouraged to prepare students using the Let’s Talk Educator Resource Guide, developed by our Education and Civic Learning team. An accompanying resource list offers additional tools from partners in the conversation and bridging field.
Self-Guided Museum Visits
Recommended for grades 4-12
Prefer to explore at your own pace? Self-guided school field trips allow educators to lead students through the museum using their own lesson plans while engaging with exhibitions focused on liberty, First Amendment freedoms, and civic values.
Booking Details
Plan your visit to the National Liberty Museum using the information below.
Timing & Availability
Groups should plan to spend approximately 90 minutes at the Museum, including welcome and orientation, coat or bag check, restrooms, and time in the Museum Store.
Guided Tours
Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Self-Guided Visits
Wednesday through Monday
10:00 am – 5:00 pm
To ensure a high-quality experience, visits are limited to 75 people per hour. Larger groups may be scheduled across multiple reservation times.
Group Pricing
Group rates apply to group of 10 or more and must be reserved at least two weeks in advance.
Guided Tours
$5 per Youth, $11 per Adult
1 complimentary Adult for every 6 Youth
Self-Guided Visits
$4 per Youth, $10 per Adult
1 complimentary Adult for every 6 Youth
Schedule
Ready to plan a one-of-a-kind field trip in Philadelphia? Complete the Field Trip Request Form below to begin the booking process.
Submission of this form does not confirm your reservation. A member of our staff will follow up via email to finalize details.
We look forward to welcoming you and your students to the National Liberty Museum!
For accessibility needs or special accommodations, please include details in your reservation request or contact us directly at tours@libertymuseum.org.
Classroom Resources
Classroom-ready educator guides and lesson materials are available to help extend learning before and after your visit to the National Liberty Museum.
To discuss how to implement our tours and classroom resources into your instructional plans, contact the Education & Civic Learning team at education@libertymuseum.org.
