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Things to do INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK Walk along the same streets as America’s Founding Fathers in the heart of Philadelphia’s historic square mile. Must-see sights include Independence Hall, the building where the Declaration of Independence was signed and the U.S. Constitution was written and debated. Visitors can purchase tickets ahead of time for only $1. WAGNER FREE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE Next to Temple University’s campus, the Wagner Free Institute of Science gives visitors the opportunity to explore natural history with firsthand specimens. The National Historic Landmark building houses more than 100,000 natural history specimens, including fossils, shells and mounted animal skeletons. SELF-GUIDED ART TOURS Enjoy self-guided tours of Philadelphia’s exceptional public-art collection with digital maps offered by Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Association for Public Art. With thousands of murals and treasured sculptures throughout the city, these self-guided experiences are a great way to discover Philadelphia’s walkable neighborhoods. SCIENCE HISTORY INSTITUTE The Science History Institute offers free admission and has an outstanding collection of chemistry-related objects, artwork, photographs and books. Its exhibitions illustrate the impact chemistry and chemistry engineering have had on the modern world. WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY This museum details the Jewish experience in America starting in 1654. The first floor features the “Only in America” gallery — an exhibition illustrating the choices, challenges and opportunities Jewish Americans encountered in America. For more free and budget-friendly activities, visit DiscoverPHL.com/blog/free-and-budget-friendly.
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