Visit Philly's Latest Overnight Package Includes Tickets To The National Constitution Center, The Museum Of The American Revolution, Hotel Parking & Additional Bonus Perks Valued Up To $214

     

The fall 2019 Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package includes two tickets to the National Constitution Center (left) and two tickets to the Museum of the American Revolution (right), among other perks. 

Credit: A. Ricketts for VISIT PHILADELPHIA® (left) and C. Smyth for VISIT PHILADELPHIA® (right)

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Simple to book, easy to enjoy, the perks-packed Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package, refreshed just in time for the fall season, is perfect for travelers who want to do minimal trip planning. Known for its free and convenient overnight hotel parking, the package also includes museum tickets (Museum of the American Revolution and the National Constitution Center, preeminent institutions for history lovers and anyone interested in how the United States came to be), a restaurant card to use at any of chef Jose Garces’ Philadelphia restaurants and bus passes to get around town (PHLASH^® Downtown Loop). Running from September 12 through November 30, 2019, the Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package is bookable online anytime at visitphilly.com/overnight.

The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package is available at 44 hotels for one- or two-night stays (available for additional nights at select hotels) and includes perks valued at up to $214:

• Hotel parking (up to a $100 value for a two-night stay at a Center City hotel)
• Two tickets to the National Constitution Center, the one-and-only museum devoted to explaining and exploring the laws that shape the U.S. (a $29 value)
• Two tickets to the Museum of the American Revolution, the world’s first venue to trace independence’s roots through the people who lived through the Revolutionary War (a $50 value)
• $25 restaurant card for Garces Group Philadelphia restaurants (Amada, Distrito, JG Domestic, The Olde Bar, Tinto, Village Whiskey, Volvér. During Restaurant Week, September 15-27, 2019, the card is valid for à la carte dining only.)
• Two all-day passes for the PHLASH Downtown Loop (a $10 value)

“The Visit Philly Overnight Hotel Package is easy, convenient and full of great perks,” said Jeff Guaracino, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA^®. “Once visitors park their car for free, they have a great base for their trip, thanks to the museum tickets, restaurant card and bus passes. From there, they can easily wander and explore the city’s well-known attractions such as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and many surprises along the way.”

More Reasons To Book The Package:

Not-to-be-missed exhibitions and events give visitors more reasons to book—and stay a while:

• Hamilton – Lin-Manuel Miranda’s modern Broadway blockbuster debuts in the city of Alexander Hamilton’s greatest roles (Revolutionary War artillery officer, presidential advisor, first national bank founder) and his romantic downfall (Reynolds affair). The performance takes place during the Museum of the American Revolution’s Year of Hamilton and the National Constitution Center exhibit, Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes that Shaped a Nation. August 27-November 17, 2019. Forrest Theatre, 1114 Walnut Street, (215) 893-1999, kimmelcenter.org
• Fringe Festival – For two weeks, Philly hosts cutting-edge, avant-garde performances, street theater, cabarets and more in an American take on Edinburgh, Scotland’s massive arts festival. September 5-21, 2019. Various locations, (215) 413-9006, fringearts.com
• Hispanic Heritage Month – An entire month of Latinx happenings include Mexican Independence Day at Penn’s Landing (September 15) and the Puerto Rican Day Parade on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway (September 29). September 14-October 17, 2019. phila.gov
• Festival 019 – Opera Philadelphia returns with four elegant, controversial, classic and cutting-edge premieres and concerts that promise to turn the artform of opera on its head. September 18-29, 2019. Various locations, (215) 732-8400, operaphila.org
• In Motion, In Place: Trisha Brown Dance Company in Fairmount Park – The post-modern dance company presents free site-specific works at three outdoor locations: Foray Forêt at the Mount Pleasant Mansion, Raft Piece at The Discovery Center and Roof Piece on rooftops around Logan Circle. September 24-29, 2 (215) 988-9334, myphillypark.org
• Site/Sound: Revealing the Rail Park – For three Saturdays in October, Philadelphia’s emergent Rail Park and its surrounding neighborhood will host multi-sensory art installations, family programs, music and performances that honor the past, present and future of the historic corridor along the famed Reading Railroad. October 2-19, 2019. Various locations, muralarts.org
• Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg – The National Museum of American Jewish History hosts the first East Coast stop for an exhibition about the second woman and first Jewish woman to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. October 4, 2019-January 12, 2020. 101 S. Independence Mall East, (215) 923-3811, nmajh.org
• Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit – Please Touch Museum^® presents a larger-than-life exhibit about the work of the prolific children’s author-illustrator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and dozens more titles. October 5, 2019-January 12, 2020. 4231 Avenue of the Republic, (215) 581-3181, pleasetouchmuseum.org
• Old City Fest – Artists, crafters, designers, techies, entertainers and restaurateurs celebrate the creative spirit of a Historic District neighborhood along several blocks filled with activities, exhibits and programs for both families and the over-21 crowd. October 13, 2019. 3^rd & Arch Streets, (215) 592-7929, oldcitydistrict.org
• OutFest – The world’s largest Coming Out Day party features 10 blocks of drag shows, music, bar crawls, shopping and a high-heel race. October 13, 2019. 13^th & Locust Streets, (215) 875-9288, phillygaypride.org
• 30 Americans – The Barnes Foundation presents seminal works by 30 of the country’s most influential contemporary Black artists, including Jean-Michel Basquiat, Nick Cave, Barkley L. Hendricks, Kerry James Marshall, Kara Walker and Carrie Mae Weems. October 27, 2019-January 12, 2020. 2025 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 278-7000, barnesfoundation.org

VISIT PHILADELPHIA^® is our name and our mission. As the region’s official tourism marketing agency, we build Greater Philadelphia’s image, drive visitation and boost the economy.

On Greater Philadelphia’s official visitor website and blog, visitphilly.com and uwishunu.com, visitors can explore things to do, upcoming events, themed itineraries and hotel packages. Compelling photography and videos, interactive maps and detailed visitor information make the sites effective trip-planning tools. Along with Visit Philly social media channels, the online platforms communicate directly with consumers. Travelers can also call and stop into the Independence Visitor Center for additional information and tickets.

National Museum Of American Jewish History To Present East Coast Premiere Of NOTORIOUS RBG The Life and Times Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg October 4, 2019 – January 12, 2020

First museum retrospective of the Supreme Court Justice–turned–cultural icon,

based upon the Internet phenomenon and bestselling book

PHILADELPHIA, PA—The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH) will be the premier East Coast venue for Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the first-ever exhibition about the trailblazing associate justice. Based on the New York Times bestselling book of the same name and created in partnership with its authors, Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik, the exhibition will take a deeply personal journey through historic change with an entertaining yet rigorous look at the life and work of Ruth Bader Ginsburg (RBG) and the Supreme Court. It will also examine her varied roles as a student, life partner, mother, change-making lawyer, judge, women’s rights pioneer, and pop culture icon. Notorious RBG will be on view at NMAJH from October 4, 2019 through January 12, 2020. Presenting this special exhibit will kick off our celebration of the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote.

Justice Ginsburg’s life and nomination to the Court are not new to NMAJH. She has been featured in the Museum’s core exhibition since our grand re-opening in 2010 as part of our exploration of contemporary Jewish life in America and has been a longstanding Museum member. In addition to exploring her work as a Supreme Court Justice, the special exhibition delves into her roles as student, wife, mother, lawyer, trailblazer—and pop culture icon. NMAJH’s location on Independence Mall provides the unique and ideal backdrop for exploring Justice Ginsburg’s story and the circumstances that brought her to the Court. It places the Justice’s story at the very location where the United States was founded and the US Constitution established the Supreme Court.

“Notorious RBG continues NMAJH’s commitment to marginalized voices whose stories give us richer understanding of the American experience. In Sara Berman’s Closet, we placed a women’s closet on Independence Mall, putting it in conversation with its male-centered monuments and offering a new perspective on immigration and making a life in America. This fall, I am thrilled to celebrate Justice Ginsburg’s groundbreaking career as an activist, advocate, icon, and the first Jewish woman to serve on the Supreme Court,” says Josh Perelman, PhD, Chief Curator and Director of Exhibitions and Interpretation.  “Justice Ginsburg’s life and career are an essential reminder that the freedoms promised here in Philadelphia are the right of every person in the country.”

The exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg was organized by the Skirball Cultural Center, in Los Angeles. Through archival photographs and documents, historical artifacts, contemporary art, media stations, and gallery interactives, it explores the American legal system and civil rights movements through the lens of Justice Ginsburg’s personal experiences and public service. Like the book, it tells the parallel stories of her remarkable life and the efforts she joined to expand “We the People” to include those long left out of the Constitution’s promises.

Justice Ginsburg acquired the nickname “Notorious RBG” after a series of fiery, record-breaking dissents she gave from the Supreme Court bench in 2013. Most vividly, she protested the gutting of the Voting Rights Act, comparing the decision to “throwing away your umbrella in a rainstorm because you are not getting wet.” Ginsburg’s brave and bracing voice inspired Americans dismayed by the court’s rulings, and moved then-NYU law student Shana Knizhnik to create the Notorious RBG tumblr, referencing  rap star Notorious B.I.G. In homage to Notorious B.I.G., the exhibition section titles are inspired by his lyrics.

No other Justice, however scrutinized or respected, has so captured the public’s imagination. Her every utterance is clickbait, and since 2013 there have been thousands of homemade RBG costumes, cocktails, ice cream flavors, and more. Comedian Kate McKinnon made her a recurring Saturday Night Live character, and Felicity Jones has played her in the 2018 biopic, On the Basis of Sex. The 2015 book Notorious RBG is a runaway success and three other Ginsburg-related books have gone on to become bestsellers. The adoring portrayal of a woman like RBG as both fierce and knowing “is a crucial expansion of the American imagination with regard to powerful women,” wrote feminist author Rebecca Traister.

The exhibition marries immersive 3-dimensional environments with historic artifacts to bring key moments in Justice Ginsburg’s personal and professional story to life. These environments will bring key moments to life, such as recreations of Justice Ginsburg’s childhood Brooklyn apartment and of the Supreme Court bench, where visitors can take a seat and imagine making their own opinions heard. Visitors will also gain insight into RBG’s marriage to Martin “Marty” Ginsburg, her partner of more than fifty years, through family snapshots and other materials from their life together, including some of Marty’s favorite recipes as the accomplished amateur chef of the Ginsburg household. Finally, reflecting RBG’s effect on pop culture, Notorious RBG will include contemporary art and expression that she has inspired, by such artists as Maira Kalman and Ari Richter.

The exhibition is narrated through a combination of the Justice’s writings, opinions, and interviews. Along with objects linked to Justice Ginsburg and the Supreme Court, visitors to the exhibition will tour the whimsical yet powerful world of Notorious RBG memes, fan art, and parody – from a cartoon action figure named Wrath Hover Ginsbot to renderings of the Justice’s likeness on t-shirts, nail decals, and even as tattoos.

 

For more information, visit nmajh.org/RBG.

The exhibition Notorious RBG: The Life and Times of Ruth Bader Ginsburg is organized by the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles. It is made possible by support from the following Lead Donor:

Lynda and Stewart Resnick – The Wonderful Company

Along with generous support from the following donors:

Angell Foundation

Engaging the Senses Foundation

Rebekah and Howard Farber

Karsh Family Foundation

Women for Justice and [t]Ruth

This exhibition was made possible thanks to the generous support of one of the great many admirers of RBG. 

About the National Museum of American Jewish History
The National Museum of American Jewish History (NMAJH), located on historic Independence Mall in Philadelphia, brings to life the more than 360-year history of Jews in America. Tracing the stories of how Jewish immigrants became Jewish Americans, the Museum invites visitors of all backgrounds to share their own stories and reflect on how their histories and identities shape and are shaped by the American experience. An open door for all, NMAJH honors the past and contributes to a better future by sharing the power of imagination and ideas, culture and community, leadership and service, in ways that turn inspiration into action.

Visiting NMAJH
NMAJH is located at 101 South Independence Mall East at the corner of Fifth and Market Streets in Philadelphia. Museum hours are Wednesday to Friday, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm, and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 5:30 pm. Museum admission is $15.00 for adults, $13.00 for senior citizens and youth, free for children 12 and under, Museum Members, and active military with ID; reduced prices available if purchased online. Connect with the Museum on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. For more information, visit NMAJH.org or call 215.923.3811.

About the Skirball 
The Skirball Cultural Center is a place of meeting guided by the Jewish tradition of welcoming the stranger and inspired by the American democratic ideals of freedom and equality. We welcome people of all communities and generations to participate in cultural experiences that celebrate discovery and hope, foster human connections, and call upon us to help build a more just society. For general information, the public may call (310) 440-4500 or visit skirball.org.

National Constitution Center In Philadelphia - Events July To September 2019

Admission to the museum is FREE on July 2, courtesy of Wawa Hoagie Day; $5 after 5 p.m. on July 3; and FREE on Constitution Day, September 17, made possible in part by PECO

Philadelphia, PA  – This summer, the National Constitution Center invites visitors to enjoy Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality—America’s first exhibit devoted to exploring how constitutional clashes over slavery set the stage for the Civil War, and how the nation transformed the Constitution after the war to more fully embrace the Declaration of Independence’s promise of freedom and equality. The Center will offer special programming and onsite educational programs—including theatrical performances, artifact workshops, and interactive shows—to engage visitors of all ages with this pivotal era in constitutional history.

The National Constitution Center will kick off its summer programming with the annual All-American Celebration, featuring Wawa Hoagie Day on Tuesday, July 2. Admission to the museum is free on July 2, courtesy of Wawa, and includes access to the Center’s new theatrical performance FOURTEEN, main and feature exhibits, including the new Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality gallery and Hamilton: The Constitutional Clashes That Shaped a Nation, as well as a display featuring Wawa’s history in the Philadelphia region and the history of the famous hoagie sandwich. In addition to Wawa Hoagie Day, the National Constitution Center will participate in events around the historic district all week long, including Philadelphia’s Historic District Block Party and Go 4th & Learn, as part of the Wawa Welcome America festival.

Also taking place at the National Constitution Center this summer in July, teachers from around the country and constitutional scholars from across the philosophical spectrum will participate in weeklong teacher institutes. Through demonstration, discussion, and historic site visitation, educators work with content experts to deepen their knowledge of the history and modern understandings of the First Amendment and separation of powers. Participants discover and develop innovative, nonpartisan ways to make the content relevant to their students. Dates and topics for Summer Teacher Institutes can be found below.

On Constitution Day, September 17, 2019, the National Constitution Center will launch two important educational initiatives, the Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition and the Constitutional Ambassadors program. The new Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition, a cutting-edge, multimedia digital platform, will provide trusted, nonpartisan constitutional resources for middle and high school students and educators. The Constitutional Ambassadors program will welcome tens of thousands of Philadelphia-area students to the National Constitution Center for a new and immersive experience in constitutional education.

PLEASE NOTE:

-          All-American Celebration, Tuesday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 3 – Extended museum hours, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

July Events

Civil War and Reconstruction Onsite Educational Programming

Regular museum hours

Free with general admission

In conjunction with the opening of the new permanent exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality, and the ongoing commemorations of the 150th anniversaries of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction period, the National Constitution Center will offer various onsite educational programs to engage visitors of all ages with this pivotal era in constitutional history. The onsite experience will introduce visitors to central topics, including slavery in the Constitution, the Civil War and the role of the federal government, citizenship, the goals of Reconstruction and its successes and failures, key figures of the era, and the legacy of Reconstruction today. A full list of special programs and schedules can be found here.

FOURTEEN: A Theatrical Performance

Tuesdays through Saturdays, through August 10; please check the daily program guide upon arrival for that day’s show times.

Free with general admission, group reservations recommended

This summer, visitors can experience FOURTEEN, a moving theatrical performance that sheds light on the Reconstruction era and the ratification of the 14th Amendment. Through dramatic interpretation of original texts, such as Frederick Douglass’s open letter “To My Old Master,” the 30-minute performance will bring to life the leaders, influential figures, and everyday Americans who were central to the era. This production has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

Frances Ellen Watkins Harper: The Great Problem to be Solved

Saturday, June 29, Tuesday, July 2, and on Thursdays and Saturdays July 6 – August 17; Performances will run two times an hour between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Free with general admission

As visitors explore Civil War and Reconstruction, they will encounter a one-actor performance in the 14th Amendment section of the exhibit highlighting Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, a key African-American figure from the Reconstruction era. Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, a staunch abolitionist, suffragist, poet, teacher, writer, and public speaker, speaks out in this 1875 address to the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, outlining the work yet to be done in the cause for African-American freedom. This production has been supported by The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage.

All-American Celebration

Extended museum hours, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 2, and Wednesday, July 3

Regular museum hours, Saturday, June 29 – Monday, July 1, and Thursday, July 4

Free with general admission

The National Constitution Center will offer an array of patriotic festivities over Independence Week, Saturday, June 29, through Thursday, July 4, in celebration of freedom and America’s independence. Visitors can participate in a variety of family-friendly programs and activities, including flag etiquette and flag folding workshops, arts and craft activities, and interactive shows. Admission to the museum is free on July 2, courtesy of Wawa.

Free Admission Courtesy of Wawa Hoagie Day

Tuesday, July 2, 9:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Free admission courtesy of Wawa

The National Constitution Center and Wawa celebrate the 27th annual Wawa Hoagie Day honoring America’s troops. Attendees will enjoy a nine-ton hoagie salute of free Wawa hoagies served at noon to the crowd on Independence Mall, a performance by the U.S. Army Field Band, and a hoagie building competition between military teams, police, and firefighters.

Finding the Founders Scholarly Talks and Walking Tours
Tuesday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Free

The National Constitution Center is partnering with neighboring sites throughout Historic Philadelphia for the annual Finding the Founders event. Scholars will share their insights on equality and freedom through the lens of the American Revolution. The program will provide an expanded understanding of Independence Day—one that sees the holiday as both a celebration and an acknowledgment of America’s ongoing struggle to achieve the ideals expressed in the nation’s founding documents.

Revolutionary War Encampment

Tuesday, July 2 – Thursday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Front and Side Lawns and Grand Hall Lobby 
Free admission courtesy of Wawa on July 2

Free with general admission July 3 and July 4

At the recreated military encampment at the National Constitution Center, visitors can step back in time to watch a blacksmith forge iron, practice being a Revolutionary-era soldier with a wooden musket, stop by the medical tent to visit the surgeon, and observe Continental Army soldiers march and drill on the grounds. Presented in partnership with the 6th Pennsylvania Regiment.

Independence Week Concert Wednesday, July 3, 2 p.m.

Free, museum access not included

Visitors can enjoy a festive, free, outdoor concert performed by the USAF Heritage of America Concert Band. The Concert Band is comprised of over 40 professional Airman-musicians who captivate audiences on regular tours throughout the East Coast with a variety of renditions of great orchestral classics, marches, Broadway hits, jazz standards, movie music, and patriotic favorites. Presented in partnership with the U.S. Air Force Heritage of America Band.

$5 After 5 p.m. Trivia NightWednesday, July 3, 5 – 8 p.m.

Discounted $5 admission after 5 p.m.
After 5 p.m., visitors can participate in an evening of trivia, based on iCivic’s popular online, educational games, like “Do I Have a Right?” Admission to the museum is $5 after 5 p.m. Presented in Partnership with iCivics.

2019 Summer Institutes: Separation of Powers

Sunday, July 7 – Friday, July 12, and Sunday, July 14 – Friday, July 19

For registered attendees only

Teachers from across the country and constitutional scholars from across the philosophical spectrum participate in a weeklong teacher institute at the National Constitution Center in Historic Philadelphia. During the institutes, educators work with content experts to deepen their knowledge of the history and modern understandings of the separation of powers through interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. 

Civil War Summer at the National Constitution Center
Monday, July 8 – Saturday, August 17, 2019

Free with general admission

This summer, in conjunction with the National Constitution Center’s new Civil War and Reconstruction exhibit the Center’s Main Lobby will be transformed into a Union Army encampment. Visitors will be able to try on replica Civil War soldier uniforms and examine the kinds of supplies soldiers would have had at war camps. Every Thursday and Saturday, special activities will include Meet and Greets with historic figures like Henry “Box” Brown, as well as Union soldiers and battlefield nurses. Visitors can also attend Town Hall programs with President Abraham Lincoln, enjoy a theatrical performance highlighting Frances E.W. Harper, and participate in interactive Military Muster activities.

2019 Annual Supreme Court Review

12 – 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 9
This program is now sold out. Simulcast tickets are available, including for CLE credit.

Former U.S. Solicitor General Paul Clement, legal scholars Erwin Chemerinsky and Frederick Lawrence, and Slate’s Dahlia Lithwick, examine the Supreme Court’s 2018-2019 term, which includes significant cases regarding religious displays, the death penalty, partisan gerrymandering, the census, and more. Melissa Garlick, civil rights national counsel for the Anti-Defamation League, moderates. CLE credit available. Presented in partnership with the Anti-Defamation League.

Members-Only Guided Exhibit Tour

Tuesday, July 16, at 10 a.m.

Free for Members

Members can experience a guided tour of Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality. A museum educator will guide Members through the exhibit featuring key figures central to the era—from Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass to John Bingham and Harriet Tubman—and discuss how the equality promised in the Declaration of Independence was finally inscribed in the Constitution by the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, collectively known as the Reconstruction Amendments.

The First Amendment in 21st Century America

Sunday, July 21 – Saturday, July 27

For registered attendees only

K-12 teachers from across the country join the National Constitution Center, The Rendell Center for Civics and Civic Engagement, and the National Endowment for the Humanities for this one-week intensive institute focusing on the First Amendment and the delicate balance between the rights of individuals and the need to govern society and keep it safe. During the institutes, educators will deepen their understanding of the purpose of the First Amendment, the freedoms protected by it, and the history of its meaning and interpretation.

2019 Summer Institutes: First Amendment

Sunday, July 28 – Friday, August 2

For registered attendees only

Teachers from across the country and constitutional scholars from across the philosophical spectrum participate in a weeklong teacher institute at the National Constitution Center in Historic Philadelphia. During the institutes, educators work with content experts to deepen their knowledge of the history and modern understandings of the First Amendment through interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. 

August Events

Sensory-Friendly Sunday

Regular museum hours, Sunday, August 25

Free with general admission

Sensory-Friendly Sundays at the National Constitution Center incorporate a variety of programs and learning techniques developed for visitors with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorders, intellectual disabilities, and other neurodevelopmental disabilities into the everyday visitor experience.

September Events

Constitution Day with FREE Admission

Tuesday, September 17, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Admission will be free on Constitution Day made possible in part by PECO

In honor of Constitution Day, on September 17, 2019, the National Constitution Center will launch two important educational initiatives, the Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition and the Constitutional Ambassadors program. The new Interactive Constitution: Classroom Edition, a cutting-edge, multimedia digital platform, will provide trusted, nonpartisan constitutional resources for middle and high school students and educators. The Constitutional Ambassadors program will welcome tens of thousands of Philadelphia-area students to the National Constitution Center for a new and immersive experience in constitutional education. The Center will also honor the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a daylong celebration of the freedoms afforded to us by the Constitution—from fun, educational activities, to timely constitutional conversations with federal judges, to an inspiring naturalization ceremony. Stay tuned: This summer, the National Constitution Center will announce an exciting lineup of Constitution Day speakers and panel topics.   

Admission is free on Constitution Day, Tuesday, September 17, and teachers can reserve their field trip by contacting a Group Sales Representative at 215-409-6800. Reservations recommended as programs fill quickly.

America’s Town Hall Fall Programs

The National Constitution Center’s America’s Town Hall fall season will be announced this summer. Up-to-date program information can be found atconstitutioncenter.org/debate or by calling 215-409-6700.

The National Constitution Center’s America’s Town Hall series features distinguished leaders, scholars, authors, and journalists who speak on the most significant constitutional topics of our time. Tickets for the National Constitution Center’s America’s Town Hall programs are free or discounted for Members, and advance registration is recommended as programs fill quickly. Tickets can be purchased by phone at 215-409-6700 or online at constitutioncenter.org/debate.

Please note: All programs are subject to change. Please call 215-409-6700 or visit constitutioncenter.org for the most up-to-date program information.

Ticket Information

General Admission: Adults $14.50; Youth (6-18) $11; Students w/ID and Seniors $13. Members, active military personnel, and children ages 5 and under are free.

Admission for 15 or more is $7.50 for student and youth groups; $9 for adult and senior groups.

*Visit constitutioncenter.org for the most up-to-date ticket information.

The National Constitution Center is located at 525 Arch Street on Philadelphia’s Independence Mall. The Center is open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and from noon to 5 p.m. on Sundays.