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    National Constitution Center

    4.0 (211 reviews)
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    Philip M.

    This museum is amazing and thought provoking. It provides real world context for the motivations for each amendment and the history behind it. The displays are in logical order with easy to understand content. The staff is helpful and friendly. Clean bathrooms are available throughout the building. Many of the displays show the hardships of living in the past and the horrific discrimination placed on indigenous peoples, as well as black, brown and Asian minorities. I had tears in my eyes on several displays upset with the sheer cruelty of humanity on minorities and immigrants. And now we have history repeating itself with Trump and his racist, Islamophobic, anti LGBTQ cronies..... he and his ENTIRE administration need a visit to this museum!!

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    G R.

    I was at this place for about three hours and I need to go back next time I visit Philly. Fantastic museum with great exhibits and some live entertainment that cannot be recorded. If you are visiting and interested in history, hit this place.

    Charles F.

    Howard knows his stuff. He told us that we should visit the National Constitution Center and my first response was, ' Yeah, maybe'. I looked online via Google was not impressed with the interactive description. I didn't want to visit what appeared to be a 'Children's Interactive Center about the Constitution'. Howard asked me that night, 'Did you guys go?' When I replied, 'No'. He was clearly disappointed. The following day we visited the Edgar Allen Poe home followed by Franklin Square. We had enough time to check out NCC. Surprisedly, it was not busy nor was there a wait to get tickets. Tickets were 16 dollars a person and the young man behind the ticket area was very nice and explained the layout. We entered the first section about the Civil War and then Women's suffrage. A lot of great displays, one of kind displays, interactive learning modules and more. I told my daughter that the NCC should be packed. The value for 16 dollars is incredible. Little did I know about the upstairs room and the special exhibits. We went upstairs and entered a recreation of the founding fathers milking about all in life sized bronze statues. Howard knows his stuff. He was right. We spent an extended about of time here walking around James Madison, Ben Franklin, George Washington, George Clymer, and more. The degree of details was something that I won't forget in my lifetime. The little bows in their braided ponytails, the buckles on their shoes, and the buttons on their jackets were exquisitely recreated. Even my pictures don't do it justice. There's a small room towards the back of this room that you must visit. I there are some really reprints of important documents but it's the storytelling that's offered by the volunteers that bring it to life. It's a shame I don't remember his name but the older gentleman who recently returned to volunteer was personable and genuine. He chatted with his he has just returned from that time in his Time Machine. His manner of speaking really made you feel that you were there when the documents were debated, drafted, argued, and finally agreed upon. We joked about Rhode Island being Rogue Island and we chuckled throughout. There's another section that is completely interactive. You can sit behind the President's desk or behind the podium. Perhaps you want to don a black robe like a justice of the SCOTUS. I can't stress enough how cool, fun, inexpensive, and awesome the National Constitution Center was. Next time you go, remember, Howard knows his stuff. He was right, visiting the NCC is a must.

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    Bruce K.

    So much to learn about the principal document that makes up the basis for all the laws of our country, the National Constitution Center is at least a half-day to see most everything. I'd recommend coming outside of the usual school hours (after 2:00 pm) to ensure that you're not distracted by the crowds of kids on a field trip. The two main exhibits right now are about the Civil War and the Nineteenth Amendment. I had already learned earlier that women did not get the right to vote until Tennessee finally ratified because when it came up in Delaware, they adjourned rather than ratify. Enjoy the fifth state flags in the lobby and try to pick out your own without cheating. [Review 18296 overall - 592 in Pennsylvania - 1818 of 2022.]

    Marissa L.

    This was my first visit and I thought it was really well done. The exhibits were interesting and interactive. The building itself is beautiful and the staff was all really helpful.

    Lauren C.

    There are several several galleries which have great information on the constitution, amendments, and women's rights. It also explains why the constitution is so special. Upstairs there is a room with sculpture figures of those who signing of Declaration of Independence. It's cool to see them in real human size gathered together. There is also a terrace on the second floor, which has a lovely view of Independence Park and Independence Hall. The museum is also free on June 19th!

    Cindy M.

    The National Constitution Center is a must see. I took my 12 year old son here years ago and again last week. He really enjoyed all the interactive exhibits and the show in the main hall. He loved going in the voting booth and voting. The different Supreme Court scenarios are pretty cool. Both floors had cool displays of history for all ages. The visitors center has reasonably priced parking. I'll definitely be back.

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    Sue B.

    Attended a wedding there this past weekend. Venue is very pretty (great views of Independence Hall!) and it was cool to explore Signers' Hall (the bride and groom signed their license in there, too). All the food was well-prepared and tasty -- particularly the cocktail hour spread. Service was fantastic, aside from one persnickety bartender who kept trying to pick fights about wine. The band (who I believe are associated with the venue) we're fantastic and created a great atmosphere.

    Brian M.

    This is centrally located on the Independence Mall in Philadelphia. No the original Constitution is not here. That is stored at the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. The National Constitution Center is a non-profit institution devoted to the Constitution of the United States. The center is an interactive museum and a national town hall for constitutional dialogue with different speakers for public discussions to include presidential debates. The center offers civic learning resources onsite and online. It has various exhibits to see as you walk around. It is a must see if you are in the area.

    Hunter S.

    EXPANSIVE! When I went, the bottom floor was dedicated to amendments 13, 14, and 15. It discussed the civil war, reconstruction, and the enslaved peoples' struggle for freedom. Tons of unique and interesting artifacts, including a signed copy of the emancipation proclamation by Abraham Lincoln, a prosthetic leg, and a field surgical kit. A real carpet bag from a carpet bagger. I met a very nice and informative docent who gave me a lot of extra info. This museum also has a feature I really like, which is where you can "take the museum home with you." You can scan QR codes and listen to interviews at home instead of on-site. Or you can use a QR code to do more reading on a subject. The museum has a ton of multimedia displays--bronze figures, wax figures, video, audio, art. There is also an exhibit on women's suffrage. And there is a fun room full of bronze figures such as Hamilton and Washington, meant to represent the founding fathers discussing the constitution. They also have some films available, but I passed on those. I'm told they are very good. Upstairs there is a HUGE gallery breaking down the constitution and the way law works in the US. One tract discusses the Supreme Court, citizenship, etc. One tract still focuses on the constitution and how it's changed over the years. I really liked an interactive exhibit where you could choose a random photo (from many photos) on a screen, and it would then explain to you how that person changed the constitution or law. Some were well known (John Lewis for example). Some were more obscure. I recommend this museum. One of my favorites so far (along with the national liberty museum). It's one you can visit over and over and never see it all or learn it all.

    Carol L.

    I love this museum. It's very informative. The only thing that could make it better. Are headsets that read information to young people that don't like to read very much anymore. We bought our tickets at the Philadelphia information center where they give a discount on all tickets in the area.

    Darlene B.

    Theres a fee you get wristband there was a table with activities literature and coloring activities . It was nice

    Nicole S.

    The National Constitution Center is a huge museum to learn all about the US Constitution and Amendment and I would recommend visiting if you are interested in that. I visited during the summer and the center was super crowded with school-aged children and another event happening outside so if you are looking to have a quiet visit, you might want to avoid this time but otherwise it was wonderful!

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