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The Ocean Realm exhibit is home to Loggerhead Sea Turtles.
Guests entering the Hippo Haven experience will find themselves immersed in a colorful landscape of light and sound. The vibrant theatrical environment immerses guests in a day in the life on an African river.
Adventure Aquarium offers guests a variety of stingray species as well as a variety of ways to experience these fascinating, curious creatures.
They’re cute. They walk funny. They’re flightless. But African Penguins sure can swim. There are over 15 of them at Penguin Island.
The Shark Realm is a 550,000-gallon exhibit offering stunning views of Adventure Aquarium’s remarkably large collection of sharks — the largest collection of shark species on the East Coast.
One of the most fascinating and delicate creatures in the animal kingdom, Seahorses are fish, though they are also closely related to pipefish and sea dragons.
Explore life underwater with your family at Adventure Aquarium! Journey into a world of sharks, hippos, penguins and sea turtles. Dare to cross Shark Bridge, the longest V-shaped rope suspension bridge in the world, where you walk just inches above the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast. See the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only great hammerhead shark on exhibit in the United States. Just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront.
Admission Includes
General admission, including 3D Theater
Explore life underwater with your family at Adventure Aquarium! Journey into a world of sharks, hippos, penguins and sea turtles. Dare to cross Shark Bridge, the longest V-shaped rope suspension bridge in the world, where you walk just inches above the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast. See the largest collection of sharks on the East Coast, including the only great hammerhead shark on exhibit in the United States. Just minutes from downtown Philadelphia on the Camden Waterfront.
Travel through a two-story tall neural network climbing structure with dynamic lighting and sound effects that are triggered by footsteps in The Franklin Institute’s exhibit, Your Brain.
For more than half a century, walking through the Giant Heart has been a rite of passage for children in Philadelphia.
At the Train Factory, learn firsthand how steam and coal powered the first locomotives and discover how diesel, electricity, and magnetic levitation are used to power modern day locomotives to travel longer distances at greater speeds.
Live Science demonstrations happen throughout the day, throughout the museum.
The Franklin Institute offers opportunity to learn by doing with innovative hands-on workshops.
The sustainable dance floor area uses dance energy to power the lightshow.
The Institute is dedicated to public education and creating a passion for science by offering new and exciting access to science and technology.
The Franklin Institute is located at 20th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Center City.
Discover something new at The Franklin Institute, where kids and parents will laugh and learn together through innovative, explosive, interactive science exhibitions that spark curiosity and creativity. Let your imagination soar when you climb into a fighter jet; get your blood pumping in an exhibition about the science of sports; and take a journey through a giant two-story human heart. From tectonic plates to the starry skies, your family will be inspired to explore the world around you. It all begins at The Franklin Institute — a smart place to have fun.
Admission Includes
General admission, including one Fels Planetarium show
Discover something new at The Franklin Institute, where kids and parents will laugh and learn together through innovative, explosive, interactive science exhibitions that spark curiosity and creativity. Let your imagination soar when you climb into a fighter jet; get your blood pumping in an exhibition about the science of sports; and take a journey through a giant two-story human heart. From tectonic plates to the starry skies, your family will be inspired to explore the world around you. It all begins at The Franklin Institute — a smart place to have fun.
Admission Includes
General admission, including one Fels Planetarium show
Experience Zoo360, a first-in-the-world system of see-through mesh trails passing through treetops, crossing over pathways and connecting habitats,
giving animals opportunities to travel and explore. Visit Key Bank Big Cat Falls, PECO Primate Reserve and KidZooU, a wildlife academy that offers dynamic displays, rare breeds and hands-on experiences.
Admission Includes
General admission
Experience Zoo360, a first-in-the-world system of see-through mesh trails passing through treetops, crossing over pathways and connecting habitats,
giving animals opportunities to travel and explore. Visit Key Bank Big Cat Falls, PECO Primate Reserve and KidZooU, a wildlife academy that offers dynamic displays, rare breeds and hands-on experiences.
Board the Big Bus Double Decker and enjoy the history, cultural attractions, dining and shopping along the route.Photo Credit: Bryan Karl Lathrop. Courtesy of Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works
Hop on and off at any of the 27 stops or just sit back and enjoy the ride.Photo Credit: Bryan Karl Lathrop. Courtesy of Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works
These open-top tours of the city offer the most spectacular views and entertaining live commentaries from fully-trained and friendly guides.Photo Credit: Bryan Karl Lathrop. Courtesy of Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works
See Philly at your own pace by hopping on and off.Photo Credit: Bryan Karl Lathrop. Courtesy of Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works
Drivers take you through the perfectly laid out streets that were established when the city was founded in 1682.Photo Credit: Bryan Karl Lathrop. Courtesy of Big Bus Company and Philadelphia Trolley Works
Allow Philadelphia’s Premier Tour Company to show you the sights and tell you the tales of a city that cheered for Rocky, forged a nation and is home to the Liberty Bell. Enjoy unlimited on-and-off privileges at 27 stops throughout the city.
Admission Includes
Unlimited on/off privileges aboard double-decker buses during daytime tours for the day of ticket validation
Allow Philadelphia’s Premier Tour Company to show you the sights and tell you the tales of a city that cheered for Rocky, forged a nation and is home to the Liberty Bell. Enjoy unlimited on-and-off privileges at 27 stops throughout the city.
Admission Includes
Unlimited on/off privileges aboard double-decker buses during daytime tours for the day of ticket validation
One Liberty Observation Deck offers sweeping views of the of the city from 57 floors up.
Open 365 days a year, morning, noon and night, take in the wonders by sunlight or starlight.
Located in the heart of Center City Philadelhpia, One Liberty Observation Deck is easily accessible and within walking distance of other major attractions.
Get a top-down look at iconic sights like City Hall, the Ben Franklin Parkway, the Ben Franklin Bridge, the stadium complex, University City and the rest of Philadelphia.
A giant geometric Benjamin Franklin head greets visitors at the top of One Liberty Observation Deck.
One Liberty Observation Deck, located in the iconic One Liberty Place, is Philadelphia’s tallest observation deck, featuring 360° panoramic views of historic Philadelphia, morning, noon & night! Enjoy a top-down look at iconic sights, breathtaking views, free guided tours and learn about the music, sports & culture that makes the City of Brotherly Love unlike any other.
Admission Includes
General admission
One Liberty Observation Deck, located in the iconic One Liberty Place, is Philadelphia’s tallest observation deck, featuring 360° panoramic views of historic Philadelphia, morning, noon & night! Enjoy a top-down look at iconic sights, breathtaking views, free guided tours and learn about the music, sports & culture that makes the City of Brotherly Love unlike any other.
Photo by Darryl Moran. Courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia, PA.
Photo by Michael Cevoli. Courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia, PA.
Photo by Tom Berault. Courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia, PA.
Photo by Jeff Fusco. Courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia, PA.
Photo by John Van Horn. Courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia, PA.
Photo by Albert Vecerka. Courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia, PA.
Photo by Jeff Fusco. Courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia, PA.
Photo by Jeff Fusco. Courtesy of Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site, Philadelphia, PA.
Explore America's most historic prison! Eastern State Penitentiary was the world’s first penitentiary: a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells held many of America's most notorious criminals, including “Scarface” Al Capone and "Slick Willie" Sutton. The prison stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.
Admission Includes
General Admission
Explore America's most historic prison! Eastern State Penitentiary was the world’s first penitentiary: a prison designed to inspire penitence, or true regret, in the hearts of prisoners. Its vaulted, sky-lit cells held many of America's most notorious criminals, including “Scarface” Al Capone and "Slick Willie" Sutton. The prison stands today in ruin, a haunting world of crumbling cellblocks and empty guard towers.
Recognized locally and nationally as one of the top children’s museums, Please Touch Museum’s mission is to change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play. Located in Philadelphia’s Centennial District, the Museum offers more than 60,000 square feet of interactive and innovative exhibits, as well as special events, themed programming and on-site access to the only year-round children's theater in Philadelphia.
Admission Includes
General Admission
Recognized locally and nationally as one of the top children’s museums, Please Touch Museum’s mission is to change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play. Located in Philadelphia’s Centennial District, the Museum offers more than 60,000 square feet of interactive and innovative exhibits, as well as special events, themed programming and on-site access to the only year-round children's theater in Philadelphia.
The Museum of the American Revolution brings to life the events, people, and ideals of our nation’s founding. Through Revolutionary-era artifacts, immersive environments, theater experiences, and recreated historical moments, visitors can experience the dynamic story of the American Revolution from its origins to ultimate victory and its continuing relevance.
Admission Includes
Anytime Admission
The Museum of the American Revolution brings to life the events, people, and ideals of our nation’s founding. Through Revolutionary-era artifacts, immersive environments, theater experiences, and recreated historical moments, visitors can experience the dynamic story of the American Revolution from its origins to ultimate victory and its continuing relevance.
Experience a tour of our nation's most decorated and largest battleship - the Battleship New Jersey. Check out the ship's weapons systems, including the 16-inch gun turrets and the Combat Engagement Center, and learn how the crew lived aboard this floating city!
Admission Includes
Fire Power Tour, including an audio device with narration and clips from former crew members
Experience a tour of our nation's most decorated and largest battleship - the Battleship New Jersey. Check out the ship's weapons systems, including the 16-inch gun turrets and the Combat Engagement Center, and learn how the crew lived aboard this floating city!
Admission Includes
Fire Power Tour, including an audio device with narration and clips from former crew members
Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science. Museum visitors can get face-to-face with towering dinosaurs, explore a tropical garden filled with live butterflies, meet live animals, and see three continents of wildlife in their natural habitats.
Admission Includes
General Admission
Founded in 1812, the Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University is a leading natural history museum dedicated to advancing research, education, and public engagement in biodiversity and environmental science. Museum visitors can get face-to-face with towering dinosaurs, explore a tropical garden filled with live butterflies, meet live animals, and see three continents of wildlife in their natural habitats.
As the Museum of We the People, America's Town Hall, and a center for Civic Education, the National Constitution Center brings the U.S. Constitution to life for visitors of all ages. Experience America's founding documents up close, immerse yourself in interactive exhibits such as American Treasures: Documenting the Nation's Founding, and be inspired by the live theatrical production of Freedom Rising.
Admission Includes
General Admission
As the Museum of We the People, America's Town Hall, and a center for Civic Education, the National Constitution Center brings the U.S. Constitution to life for visitors of all ages. Experience America's founding documents up close, immerse yourself in interactive exhibits such as American Treasures: Documenting the Nation's Founding, and be inspired by the live theatrical production of Freedom Rising.
Photo by Michael Perez. Courtesy of the Barnes Foundation.
Photo by Michael Perez. Courtesy of the Barnes Foundation.
Photo by Darren Burton. Courtesy of the Barnes Foundation.
The Barnes is home to one of the world's finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings, with especially deep holdings in Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. Assembled by Dr. Albert C. Barnes between 1912 and 1951, the collection also includes important examples of African sculpture, Native American pottery and jewelry, Pennsylvania German furniture and decorative arts, early twentieth-century American paintings, and an outstanding collection of wrought iron objects.
Admission Includes
General admission, including access to special exhibitions when on view
The Barnes is home to one of the world's finest collections of impressionist, post-impressionist and early modern paintings, with especially deep holdings in Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. Assembled by Dr. Albert C. Barnes between 1912 and 1951, the collection also includes important examples of African sculpture, Native American pottery and jewelry, Pennsylvania German furniture and decorative arts, early twentieth-century American paintings, and an outstanding collection of wrought iron objects.
Admission Includes
General admission, including access to special exhibitions when on view
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TerriersRule! from
Solid Way to See the CityBeing valid for 9 days was a big selling point. Since I had time before and after a conference I did not have to worry about it expiring. The entrance experience at the places I chose to visit was seamless. Highly recommend using CityPass to visit the Museum of the American Revolution -- a great new museum in Philly.
Date published: 2019-08-28
Rated 5 out of
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Karen from
FANTASTICMy family of 4 bought the pass for 4 attractions & loved it. So simple with no lines to buy tickets. We went to the Zoo, observation deck, Eastern State Penetentery & the Aquarium. Highly recommend.
Date published: 2019-08-25
Rated 4 out of
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phillyphilly1 from
Great Deal-Worth the MoneyWe purchased the 3 ticket deal. After going to the Franklin Institute and Battleship New Jersey the pass had paid for itself making the last trip we took effectively free. The only thing I would add is that the Franklin Institute special exhibit is not included with the City Pass and I wish that had been more clear from the website before.
Date published: 2019-08-21
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RaysOnTheMove from
Way to Save Money & Enjoy the City!!!!My husband and I wanted to explore the "City of Brotherly Love. With the CityPass, not only were we able to do so, we did it at a discount rate! We loved the options the CityPass gave us and we definitely look forward to using CityPass in the future
Date published: 2019-04-06
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DestinationDiary from
Great experience!We bought citypass and it was fantastic, we saved a lot of money and it kept us busy while we were exploring Philly! I will definitely be using CityPass for future trips!
Date published: 2019-03-29
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jnp3211 from
Great way to save money!I purchased the three attraction city pass while in Philadelphia and it was a great way to save money. It worked without issues everywhere we used it and I would totally do this again!
Date published: 2019-03-01
Rated 5 out of
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Judy from
FANTASTIC TRIP!!I bought CITYPASS and it made entering the attractions simple and affordable. Pennsylvania is a great place to visit, lovely people and attractions, of course, the trip was too short, we will be back!
Date published: 2019-02-19
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One of Three from
Excellent Way to See PhiladelphiaMy friends and I enjoyed using CityPASS to explore the attractions in and around Philadelphia. It was very easy to use our passes to see attractions while saving money on visiting attractions.
Date published: 2018-10-27
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Maggie from
Super convenientIt was super convenient in helping us plan our trip. We planned around the available activities, the weather and if it’s kid friendly. We went through the gates quickly and efficiently and loved the ease of it
Date published: 2018-09-15
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PointlessI bought the CityPass with the idea that I could cut through lines and save time by having the pass with prepaid admission into 3 attractions. Well when I showed up to each museum, I had to stand on long ticket lines anyway and have my CityPass scanned and then be issued tickets to the actual museum. So what was the point of having the CityPass if I had to wait on line and get different tickets anyway? The museums and venues we went to were on the CityPass list of attractions where CityPass was accepted and so I did not have to pay any additional money, but, still had to wait on line, and 1 line was very long, and found this whole thing a total waste.
Getting Philadelphia CityPASS tickets is simple. When you buy online at citypass.com, we’ll send you an email right away that will give you access to a printable ticket and a mobile ticket for each traveler—you choose which to use. That’s it—no shipping fees, no waiting for delivery. It’s convenient and fast.
Remember, Philadelphia CityPASS tickets are available only at citypass.com; you won’t find them for sale at any of the attractions. Don’t worry, though—our mobile ticket option means that even if you’re already in the city, you can have it in your hands and ready to use right away.
Use It.
Entry: Simply present your CityPASS tickets at each attraction for entry. Tickets are good for one-time admission unless otherwise noted. Your party can split up and visit the attractions in any order; just make sure each person has their ticket.
Validity & Expiration: Your CityPASS tickets are valid for 9 consecutive days starting with the first day of use, so you can enjoy the attractions at your own pace. And you have one year from the date of purchase to start using your CityPASS tickets.
What's Included: Everything specified in your CityPASS admission is included at no additional charge, so you don't have to worry about extra fees at the gate. Just show your CityPASS tickets and you're in.
Love It.
You'll love using CityPASS tickets. We've hand-picked the top attractions for you, so you don't need to spend time researching. And you'll enjoy significant savings over regular admission prices.
Because your Philadelphia CityPASS tickets are good for 9 days, you can visit the attractions at your own pace—see several attractions in one day, or spread them out over your whole trip.
Be sure to check out our online Plan Your Visit pages, where we've got you covered with insider tips, the best days and ways to see the attractions, entry instructions, maps and transit info, and more, so you can get the most out of your trip.
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See more with your savings.
With the money you save using CityPASS tickets, you'll have extra cash to do more shopping, taste the local cuisine, and get out on the town. You're free to see and do more.
Choose your attractions and create your adventure.
With CityPASS tickets, we’ve selected the very best attractions for you. No matter which you choose, you can’t go wrong. Decide before you arrive or as you go.
Experience the attractions that will make you say "Wow!"
Your vacation time is precious. CityPASS tickets include only the most iconic attractions, so you'll experience the best the city has to offer. Wow is right.
Explore at your own pace.
Grab a quick selfie and move on, or stay for a while. You have up to 9 days to use your CityPASS tickets, so do it your way.
