After being closed for more than two months, Philadelphia’s Independence Hall reopened with discounts, giveaways, and special ways for visitors to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The building – located on 520 Chestnut Street – closed to visitors back on Nov. 13, 2025. During the cl osure, preservation teams performed interior work to prepare Independence Hall for this year’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. “In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 and in alignment with Executive Order 14253, the National Park Service has been making infrastructure repairs and improvements to historic structures and features on Independence Square,” a spokesperson for Independence National Historical Park wrote at the time of the closure. “This Independence Square Improvement Project has been underway since March 2025, with rehabilitation and preservation work already concluded in both Congress Hall and Old City Hall. Key elements of this project include the construction of accessible ramps; repair and restoration of wood elements, masonry, plaster, and metal finishes; and application of historically accurate paint finishes to the ceilings, walls and trim.” After more than two months, Independence Hall reopened on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026. Philadelphia’s Historic District is celebrating the reopening with discounts, special giveaways, patriotic treats, photo opportunities and other events from Thursday through Sunday, Feb. 1. The treats include custom-baked cookies for the first 250 people who stop by the Independence Visitor Center desk with a ticket or ticket stub. The discounts include the following: Independence Visitor Center Café – Discount on celebratory “Colonial Cocoa”  Betsy Ross House – $2 off admission  Franklin Square – $1 off carousel rides  Museum of the American Revolution – $5 off admission  National Constitution Center– $2 off admission Thursday, Jan. 29 – Sunday, Feb. 1  Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History – Free Admission and 10% off Museum Store Friday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, Feb. 1  Restaurants offering discounts with Independence Hall Ticket: First Daughter Oyster Co. at Renaissance Hotel, Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti, Cuba Libre Restaurant Rum Bar  Philadelphia has planned several events to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday, including weekly free public events throughout 2026 that will honor a different Philly-related “first” with storytelling, art, and community festivities. You can view the full list and schedule of events and locations here. The events are only part of what will be a busy 2026 for Philadelphia. In addition to semiquincentennial celebrations, Philadelphia will also host the FIFA World Cup, the MLB All-Star game, the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, the PGA Championship and more. ...read more read less