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
NOW AVAILABLE
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.
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.
Teacher Resources
Recommended for Middle School Teachers
In addition to our educational field trip experiences, the National Liberty Museum has a host of teacher resources, curricula, and educational guides. These classroom resources align with current and past exhibitions and provide teachers with unique and creative classroom activities. For more information, visit our Classroom Resources by clicking here.
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
$7 per Youth, $14 per Adult
1 complimentary Adult for every 6 Youth
Self-Guided Visits
$6 per Youth, $13 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.
