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The 15 Best Museum Tickets & City Passes in Philadelphia

19 reviewed

From the Museum of the American Revolution to the Art Museum and the wonderfully odd Museum of Illusions, this is how to get in without the ticket-window shuffle. Best first below: the passes and timed tickets worth buying, what each one covers, how many attractions it takes to pay off a city pass, and where to skip the line.

Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket

Philadelphia: Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket - What 60+ illusions do to your senses (and why it’s fun)

1.Museum of Illusions Timed Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 244 reviews · from $31Our pick

Timed entry to Philadelphia’s Museum of Illusions with 60+ sensory exhibits, photo ops, and a Smart Playroom—fun for families.

“It was great. It was smaller than what I expected however I don’t feel like that’s a bad thing. Some of the activities do make you feel really dizzy. There are signs that specifically tell you that and to take a minute if you have to.”

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Museum of the American Revolution Admission Ticket with Audio Guided Option

Museum of the American Revolution Admission Ticket with Audio Guided Option - George Washington’s Headquarters Tent: The Exhibit That Hits Emotional Notes

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry

Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry - Washington’s War Tent: The 12-Minute Feature You Should Time Your Day Around

3.Museum of the American Revolution Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · from $27

Skip-line 2-day ticket to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia, with Revolution film and Washington’s War Tent feature.

“Very informative and educational. I liked that we had the option of visiting two separate days. Unfortunately, we only had one day to spend there. Splitting it up into two days would have been nice.”

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Philadelphia: Go City All-Inclusive Pass w/ 30+ Attractions

Philadelphia: Go City All-Inclusive Pass w/ 30+ Attractions - Choosing 1, 2, 3, or 5 Days Without Spreading Yourself Too Thin

Philadelphia Pass: 30+ Things To Do including Philadelphia Zoo

Philadelphia Pass: 30+ Things To Do including Philadelphia Zoo - Big Bus Tours Philadelphia: your fast track to orientation

5.Philadelphia Pass: 30+ Things To Do including Philadelphia Zoo

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 82 reviews · 1 to 5 days (approx.) · from $59

Philadelphia Pass with 30+ sights plus a Big Bus loop. Digital tickets, major museums, Zoo, Aquarium, and more for $59.

“The guides were great and informative. It was pretty disappointing that they didn't stop by the ferry. So we didn't get To Do the ferry or the battleship.. I can't remember the reason they gave but it was disappointing..”

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Philadelphia: The Barnes Foundation Entry Ticket

Philadelphia: The Barnes Foundation Entry Ticket - Renoir and Cézanne: The Reason Many People Buy This Ticket

7.The Barnes Foundation Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 49 reviews · 1 day · from $30

Barnes Foundation entry ticket in Philadelphia for $30. See Renoir, Cézanne, modern masters, temporary exhibits, and First Friday evenings.

“Magnifique fondation. La présentation de l'histoire d'Albert Barnes et de la fondation proposée par un conférencier était particulièrement intéressante.”

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Penn Museum Admission Ticket

Penn Museum Admission Ticket - The stop that matters: walking the collection arc

9.Penn Museum Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 43 reviews · 5 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $23

Skip-the-stress admission to Philadelphia’s Penn Museum. See mummies, cutting-edge archaeology, and human history across continents with a mobile ticket.

“The grandkids really liked the mummies and in general, the Egyptian rooms were the biggest hits! We really enjoyed our visit!”

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LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Admission Ticket

LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia Admission Ticket - What you actually get: all rides, entertainment, and play access

Independence Seaport Museum Admission

Independence Seaport Museum Admission - Submarine Becuna: WWII to Cold War, With the Most Hands-On Payoff

12.Independence Seaport Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 33 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $20Best value

Tour Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum to see Cruiser Olympia and Submarine Becuna, plus hands-on exhibits and a working boat shop.

“It was so so awesome!!! My son and I came to visit the ‘boat’.... Submarines are never called ships. They are boats...... USS Bacuna. My Dad was ‘Cookie’ on the boat during WWII. The Host and his volunteer partner were very very kind to us. They made the boat come alive. What a wonderful experience. Thank you Independence seaport Museum.”

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Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass: Choose 3 to 7 Things To Do

Go City: Philadelphia Explorer Pass: Choose 3 to 7 Things To Do - Big Bus Tours Philadelphia: get your bearings before you nerd out

Independence Mall (Entrance to 2 Historic Sites) 2.5 Hour Walking

Independence Mall (Entrance to 2 Historic Sites) 2.5 Hour Walking - Your Start: 10:30 am at 239 Arch St

14.Independence Mall (Entrance to 2 Historic Sites) 2.5 Hour Walking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39Top rated

A 2.5-hour Independence Mall walk through Philly’s founding stories, with included visits to Christ Church and its Burial Ground.

“Please let me clarify that our guide was lovely - it was the tour itself that was poor. We started at the Betsy Ross house as the meeting point. We looked at the outside, were told it wasn't included and so we walked to Christ Church. When we arrived we were told they weren't open yet but we could come back later if we wanted. Same thing with the Benjamin Franklin cemetary. We eventually made our way to Independence Hall to find out that we needed a reservation through the National Parks office. It was 12:30pm and all time slots were sold out for the day. I essentially paid $90…”

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Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour

Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour - The Small-Group Advantage: Why 14 Travelers Changes the Whole Feel

15.Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $60

Get into Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution early with a small-group guided tour and skip-the-line entry, capped at 14.

“It was so nice having access to the Museum before it opened to the public. My guide was very knowledgeable and it was like getting a refresher course on the history of the Revolutionary War. I was fortunate to have a private tour. The entire staff at the Museum was so friendly. Highly recommend this tour for any age.”

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