One of the many things Philadelphia is known for is our history, so it comes as no surprise that the city likes to make a pretty big deal about July 4th. Traveling through Philly this time of year, you’ll probably see fireworks, barbeques, Americana clothing, and at some point, free Wawa hoagies being passed out. However, Wawa hoagies aren’t the thing that’s free or heavily discounted this week leading up to July 4th. In today’s post, I’m going to share some of the local free and/or affordable items that you can partake in this celebration, whether you’re here for the week or a couple of days.
Free Things & Affordable Things to Do
Are you heading up a week earlier than July 4th? There is free Admission to the National Constitution Center on Thursday, June 27th! Make sure you go and enjoy the museum at no cost!
The Simeone Car Museum was a lot of fun when we visited with my parents. Stop by on June 30th, if you’re headed to Philly a bit earlier, for free admission!
The National Liberty Museum is another museum that I’ve visited before and it’s quite an interesting museum to visit – especially if you’re already visiting Old City. Check it out on July 1st for free admission!
Wawa is giving out free hoagies on June 27th, if you’re in the mood for trying out some free hoagies from one of our local lunchtime faves.
Eastern State Penitentiary is also free this weekend! Check it out on July 3rd for free admission!
The Barnes Museum is also hosting a Free Admission Day on July 1st!
Yo, Adrian! You’ll love this Rocky Movie Night event happening in late June.
Elfreth’s Alley Museum is free on June 25th! Feel free to check out our post before you go for our thoughts on what we loved about it.
The Liberty Bell is always free, but what better time to visit it than during the week of July 4th!
Fireman’s Hall is allowing guests to visit for free on June 28th!
It’s not a July 4th celebration without a party. Check out the Declaration House Party happening at Independence National Park.
Not free this weekend, but not too far from the July 4th celebrations! Check out the Waterworks to learn how Philadelphia gets its water and the history of our water treatment procedures.
The Mutter Museum is free, but only on July 1st. We went a few years ago and it was a very interesting experience! We highly recommend it.
Learn about Philadelphia history for free at any of the storyteller benches located in the city.
Ever been to the Ryerss Mansion Museum? I haven’t but for the price of free.99, I might check it out this weekend!
Spruce Street Harbor is a free place you can visit any summer in Philly, but if you’re visiting historical sites while in town, this may be a fun place to end your night after a long day of browsing museums.
The University of Penn Museum of Archeology and Anthropology is hosting a free day on June 28th!
Check out the Athenaeum in Philadelphia any day except for July 4th.
It’s not free, but on July 2nd, you can pay whatever you want to pay to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
