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National Constitution Center


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 299 attractions in Philadelphia
Traveler Description:
The National Constitution Center in historic Philadelphia is America's most interactive history museum. Located just two blocks from the Liberty Bell...... more » The National Constitution Center in historic Philadelphia is America's most interactive history museum. Located just two blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, it is the only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution and the story of we, the people. « less
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Attraction type: History museum, Specialty museum, Other
Address: 525 Arch Street
Independence Mall Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: 215-409-6600

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1 of 5 stars
Iripmaster   3 contributions
Iripmaster
Oct 18, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

If they spent half as much money on exhibits as they did on the building it might be worth the visit. We went as part of the City Pass and i wish I would have gone anywhere but here. If you have kids under the age of 14 especially don't bother. Too much reading and a copy of the copy... more

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3 of 5 stars
benee007   16 contributions
New Jersey
Sep 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

My husband and I are locals and had never been, so we decided to visit early one morning. We have a good amount of background knowledge about this time in history (especially after watching the John Adams HBO series). We paid $17.50 each for admission to the Center and the special Napoleon exhibit. The day started with us being seated... more

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5 of 5 stars
lawtalk   17 contributions
Delray Beach, Florida
Aug 20, 2009

I read a LOT on the American Revolution. It was incredibly inspiring to be at Constitution Hall, in the very place where so many great men met to put together a new government, for their own benefit, and as they said "for millions yet unborn" more

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2 of 5 stars
macmom9   1 contribution
San Antonio
Jun 19, 2009

This may be OK for kids under 10, but for adults and older teens, its not worth the money. I feel like we got ripped off. The only thing was the Napoleon Exhibit. It was WELL-WORTH the money. more

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5 of 5 stars
JeremysMommy   2 contributions
San Antonio, TX
Jun 14, 2009

I highly recommend the National Constitution Center!! The first thing you do when you get there is go to the Kimmel Theater and listen to a presentation. Bea was a WONERFUL presenter. Her presentation style made for a GREAT beginning to my time here. I also highly suggest spending the extra $4.00 to rent the iPod and headphones for Signer's... more

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5 of 5 stars
Jamie80   9 contributions
St. Louis, MO
Sep 17, 2008

Excellent hands on Museum. Incorporates history in a friendly hands on atmosphere. Excellent for families. Have your picture taken while taking your oath of office, sign the constitution, stand with the life size bronze statues of our forefathers. Great movie presentation! Make sure you don't miss this!! more

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3 of 5 stars
SouthJerseyEatwell   65 contributions
South Jersey
May 11, 2008

My wife and I went on Mother's Day 2008. Contrasted to the raves of friends of ours, we found the Center somewhat disappointing. The live 12 minute presentation seemed artificial and too short to give substantive information. The captions behind the exhibit's glass enclosures are easy to read but those on the black pedestals are too dark. Also, we feel... more

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4 of 5 stars
elawson   39 contributions
philadelphia area
Feb 28, 2008
1/2 found this review helpful

We visited here with a multi-generational group...the youngest being 4 and 2. It was entirely over their heads but we explained some of it to our 4 year-old. They also had some employees handing out hot cocoa and making projects with the younger kids while we waited for the show to start. I enjoyed the 15-minute pre-show though other reviews... more

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3 of 5 stars
spivonious   4 contributions
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Jan 29, 2008
1/5 found this review helpful

My wife and I went here while on a long weekend in Philly as somewhere to get out of the cold (it was mid January). We (foolishly) paid $12 each for admission before realizing that it was only for the show and that we could have just walked up to the exhibits for free (as there was no gate or... more

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4 of 5 stars
gabbyce   2 contributions
Philadelphia
Jun 20, 2007
1/5 found this review helpful

This museum is an okay museum. It's interactive, and kindof fun. I'd recommend it to people I know, but overall it's an okay museum. Went there a couple of times and it's pretty fun. Gift shop isn't so great. Prices are kindof reasonable. If it weren't intereactive, it be a dead museum so to speak. Lots to do interactivewise. Good... more

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National Constitution Center Address

525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tel: 215-409-6600