National Constitution Center

The only national museum for the world's oldest and shortest written constitution.

The first-ever national museum honoring and explaining the U.S. Constitution tells the story of the document that framed the American idea. The museum includes interactive exhibits and a theater with a live-actor-and-light show engagingly framing the importance of the Constitution to us as a nation and to the world.

Built: 2003
Admission: Adults: $12, Children (4-12): $8, Children under age 4: free, Seniors (65 and older): $11, Members: free, Active Military with ID: free. NOTE: Special exhibitions have separate fees. Please visit their website (below) for details of shows and fees.
Hours: M-F 9:30a-5p; Sa 9:30a-6p; Su noon-5p; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
Visitor Information: The theater show that begins the visitor experience runs every half hour.
Location: 525 Arch Street, between 5th and 6th (Map)
Official website: www.constitutioncenter.org

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