Top Philadelphia Museums

Beat the rush with pre-booked admission tickets to the Penn Museum and enjoy guaranteed entry into the largest university museum in the United States. Spend as long or as little as you'd like visiting the collections during a self-paced, do-it-yourself tour, including findings from archaeological excavations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas.

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational experience designed to engage your sense of wonder and challenge perceptions through the science behind optical illusions. We offer over 50 immersive, hands-on exhibits to explore. Our illusion rooms, installations and holograms let you defy gravity, grow and shrink your body, walk into a life-size kaleidoscope, and play tricks on your senses at every turn. It’s a mind-bending journey that deceives the senses and reveals how the brain interprets reality.

Celebrate the maritime history of Philadelphia and major urban ports along the Delaware River at the Independence Seaport Museum. Located at the Penn's Landing complex in Philadelphia, the museum houses Cruiser *Olympia*, Admiral Dewey's flagship at the Battle of Manila Bay, plus Submarine *Becuna*, and much more.

1 ticket. 1 ranger-led tour. 1 map. 1 guidebook. 25 historic sites. An unforgettable journey through the birthplace of America. Go beyond a standard Independence Hall ticket and experience America's birthplace at your own pace. This unique package combines reserved Independence Hall entry and the official National Park Service ranger-led tour with an exclusive Attractions4us illustrated walking map and premium Founding Fathers guidebook. After exploring the room where the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution were created, continue your journey through Philadelphia's Historic District with a self-guided walking tour featuring the Liberty Bell, Congress Hall, Franklin Court, Carpenters' Hall, Christ Church, Betsy Ross House, Elfreth's Alley, and more than 25 historic sites. This experience transforms your visit into a complete historical adventure, combining expert interpretation inside Independence Hall with the flexibility to discover America's most historic square mile.

Choose from one, two, three, or five days of unlimited sightseeing with the Philadelphia Pass, and cover top attractions like the Eastern State Penitentiary with a single package ticket. The pass is easily downloaded to your mobile device, so you can ditch the complicated vouchers. Explore the city of brotherly love at your own leisure—ideal for tourists and residents alike.

See some of Philadelphia's top attractions at a discount with The Philadelphia Pass. Select your choice of three, four, five, or seven activities from a list of options and get direct entrance after you save your pass on your mobile device. Use your pass for touring options such as the Hop-On Hop-Off Big Bus Philadelphia Tour, or for entrance tickets to venues such as the African American Museum or Betsy Ross House. Pass is valid for 30 days after the first use.