When friends or family come to town we usually stop at the National Constitution Center. Even after 4 visits I still enjoy the exhibits and playing with all of the different features. It's a great place for any history buff or politics nerd!
This has various exhibits and activities for all ages. Loved the hall where you can mingle with 42 life-sized bronze statues, our Founding Fathers. You can actually sign the Constitution!
I spent a couple of hours here. There is a very dramatic live 20 minute show that was excellent and moving and you could spend an hour or two at the exhibits that surround the theater if you have an interest in the country's history and the law. There is also a feeling of pride looking at the historic documents - bill of rights, handwritten Gettyburg's address. enjoyed it on a cold afternoon. Only surprise is there is an admission ($10), which is unusual for these historic national sites....But worth it.
We visited this museum last month (January 2105). We were two of 8 people in the theatre! I don't know if visitors are familiar with this museum but it was one of the finest we have visited. The live actor giving the introduction program was excellent! I have never had that experience! The history of the Constitution is in a circle around the museum. The pavilion with life size statues of the signers of the Constitution was also very interesting. Take a few hours to tour this site--it's well worth it!
The multi media entrance gets you hooked at the very start of your trip. Lots of hands on for kids and history refreshers for adults. Special exhibits are always engaging, and cover known history events with new perspectives. Check Groupon for discount pricing
I have lived in the area 5 years, take all my visitors here, and never tire of our history. The docents are fun & informative, the cobblestone streets amazing, and patriotism abounds.
Every citizen should make it a point to visit this museum while in Philadelphia. It's a beautiful facility and be sure to view the film, "We the People". Being from DC, I'm used to free museums but there is an entrance cost here but it's still worth the experience in this great/historic city.
We visited the National Constitution Center to see Creating Camelot: The Kennedy Photography of Jacque Lowe exhibit. They are running a Winter sale with admission only $10 per adult and we expected to be there about an hour. Admission includes the presentation Freedom Rising, the interactive We the People exhibition and Signer's Hall. We enjoyed every bit of what we saw. I only wish we could have stayed longer and taken in more of what this beautiful building had to offer.
Being an Englishman in the birth place of modern America, I had the joy of being taken here by an Australian. In his words "everyone in America should visit this place". I have to agree. You are treated to a lesson of where you came from and the ideas behind the laws. Yes I wanted to visit the steps where Rocky ran, yes I wanted to visit the home of The Roots, Jill Scott and Jazzy Jeff but we all need some extra culture every now and again. Visit the Museum and surrounding buildings. You'll be amazed at the plethora of history. Why not finish it off with that other iconic Philly staple, a Philly cheesesteak sandwich. Enjoy.
Since they always have new exhibits I joined the museum and have been a member for two years. I don't know why (fundraising I assume) but I was eamiled an invitation from the museum for a special viewing of Creating Camelot: The Kennedy Photography of Jacque Lowe exhibit. Since I am a Kennedyfile I jumped at it and was very impressed with the exhibit and lovely light fare they had for those that reserved the event. I have never been disappointed with any of my visits to this museum. It is a must do ( at least once though you'll find that once is not enough).