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National Liberty Museum

321 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (City Center East)
800-822-8487, ext. 437
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Massachusetts
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132 reviews 132 reviews
34 attraction reviews
60 helpful votes 60 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 6, 2013

National Liberty Museum is two blocks east of Independence Mall, housed in a small 4 story building. The museum's goal is to increase tolerance, understanding, and unity, and does this by short videos, interpretive artworks, and educational displays that focus on individuals who overcame odds to be heroes or benefactors of our civilization. It takes only a few hours to... More

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Philadelphia Pa
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7 reviews 7 reviews
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2013

We went to this museum today and all I can say is Wow! It has a lot of interactive displays that kids will love. It shows us heroes in all aspects of life, from Pope John to Lucille Ball, the first woman to have her own television studio. I learned a lot. The prettiest site is the Dale Chiluly Flame... More

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Philadelphia
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25 reviews 25 reviews
10 attraction reviews
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 17, 2012

This is a good place for children and adults. It is not too big. Some historic info on 9/11 as well as historical and art pieces.

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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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252 reviews 252 reviews
138 attraction reviews
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

I just didn't find this as interesting as I thought it would be. While there's lots of people singled out for amazing or heroic actions, I thought it was kind of preachy as there is a lot of text describing people and things but I didn't really learn anything new. One surprise -- on the top floor- are some paintings... More

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Stamford
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25 attraction reviews
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 4, 2012

Our group of adults, teens and young children visited this museum and it was moving. Due to some of the subject matter, I wouldn't bring children under 9, unless you're okay with having some serious discussions about terrorism and the Holocaust. The display highlighting every day heroes was a great character lesson for the teens. The glass sculptures seemed a... More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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23 attraction reviews
44 helpful votes 44 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 28, 2012 via mobile

The Liberty museum is located in the lovely old part of the city. Entry is fairly priced for students like myself. Displays are moving and very interesting and art work is intriguing. Staff are very friendly.

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Stoneham, Massachusetts
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39 attraction reviews
61 helpful votes 61 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2012

We purchased a five day philly pass. This was the last thing we saw on the pass. We waited to the end, because we weren't quite sure what this museum was all about. The name doesn't do this museum justice. We arrived 90 minutes before closing. We could have spent all day there. It is a very moving and thought... More

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Langhorne, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012

Small but powerful for all ages. Great location in Olde City and well worth taking the time to explore all the galleries and see the awesome glass collection.

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Northern New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 attraction reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Not what I expected at all. Inspiring details of "heroes" interspersed with glass sculpture. Very very large Dale Chihuly glass piece in the gift shop. Glad I went, wouldn't make a special trip to see, but might go again if I was in the city. PS. Photos at the top as I write this review are of the Liberty Bell.... More

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Arizona
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22 attraction reviews
72 helpful votes 72 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2011

We thought the exhibits were outstanding and the best museum we saw in Philadelphia. While there a group of junior high students were touring and we listened to the guide who kept us and them in raptures with his description. This is an educational experience not a museum where one views art or objects.

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