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Opening days in Philadelphia: what's closed on Tuesday and what's open every day
Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 10 top attractions in Philadelphia with known opening hours, 3 close on Tuesday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.
Pick a day
Saturday in Philadelphia
1 closed · 9 open
Closed on Saturday
- Philadelphia City HallAlso closed: Sun
Open on Saturday
- Independence Hall9:00–17:00
- Liberty Bell Center9:00–17:00
- Philadelphia Museum of Art10:00–17:00
- Reading Terminal Market8:00–18:00
- The Franklin Institute9:30–17:00
- Eastern State Penitentiary10:00–17:00
- Rittenhouse SquareOpen 24 hoursOpen late
- Philadelphia's Magic Gardens11:00–18:00
- Fairmount Park6:00–23:00Open late
Closed-day plan B
Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.
Opening days at a glance
Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Independence Hall | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Liberty Bell Center | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 | 9–17 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | 10–17 | ✕ | ✕ | 10–17 | 10–20:45 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Reading Terminal Market | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 | 8–18 |
| The Franklin Institute | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 | 9:30–17 |
| Eastern State Penitentiary | 10–17 | ✕ | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 | 10–17 |
| Philadelphia City Hall | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | 10–16 | ✕ | ✕ |
| Rittenhouse Square | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h | 24h |
| Philadelphia's Magic Gardens | 11–18 | ✕ | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 | 11–18 |
| Fairmount Park | 7–22 | 7–22 | 7–22 | 7–22 | 6–23 | 6–23 | 7–22 |
Open late in Philadelphia
Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.
- Philadelphia Museum of ArtOpen late until 20:45 on Fri
- Rittenhouse SquareOpen late until 24:00 on every day
- Fairmount ParkOpen late until 23:00 on every day
Frequently asked questions
Are museums and attractions in Philadelphia closed on Tuesday?
Some are. 3 of the 10 top sights in Philadelphia with known hours close on Tuesday: Philadelphia Museum of Art, Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens. The other 7 are open.
What is open on Sunday in Philadelphia?
On Sunday, 9 of the 10 top sights in Philadelphia are open: Independence Hall, Liberty Bell Center, Philadelphia Museum of Art, Reading Terminal Market, The Franklin Institute, Eastern State Penitentiary, Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia's Magic Gardens and 1 more.
Which attractions in Philadelphia are open every day?
6 top sights in Philadelphia are open all seven days: Independence Hall, Liberty Bell Center, Reading Terminal Market, The Franklin Institute, Rittenhouse Square, Fairmount Park.
Which sights in Philadelphia are open late?
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Rittenhouse Square, Fairmount Park stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.
Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-02-26). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (America/New_York).
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