National Liberty Museum Jobs and Visiting Information

The National Liberty Museum is an impressive experience for visitors of all ages. It serves a unique role in the cultural landscape of the city. Since opened in January 2000, the museum has been dedicated to its mission of preserving freedom and democracy through instructive exhibitions and educational programs. The showcased exhibits of fragile glass art and heroes from around the world display visitors fragile qualities of freedom.

How to get to the National Liberty Museum? The museum is situated in the center of historic Philadelphia at 321 Chestnut Street. It's just two blocks from the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall that can be reached by car or by public transportation with ease.

- Driving Directions

From I-95 S - Visitors from this direction can take Exit 22 for Historic Area. When you come to the bottom of ramp, go straight on Second Street for Chestnut Street. You can find parking along Second Street between Market and Walnut Streets.

From I-95 N - Head north on I-95 N toward Exit 20. Take Exit 20 for Washington Avenue. Proceed on and turn left at S Columbia Blvd. Then you need to follow signs to Market Street. Take the first left onto Second Street. Parking is available along Second Street between Walnut and Market Street.

From I-76 - If you're coming from I-76, take 676 East to Eighth Street Exit. Turn right onto Eighth Street at the first traffic light. Proceed on Eighth Street and make a left turn onto Market Street. Continue to turn right onto Fourth Street. There you can find a public parking garage between Market and Chestnut Streets. If the garage has no vacancies, switch to your left on Chestnut to the parking garage located on Second Street.

Interactive Driving Directions on Google Map

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- Public Transportation

Septa buses have many routes serving the area, including 5, 9, 17, 21, 33, 38, 42, 44, 48, 57 and 121. You can also take Septa Regional Rail Lines and stop at nearby Market East Station. It's a short bus or subway ride to the museum. The Septa Market-Frankford Subway also stops at Second and Fifth Streets on Market. Then you can just have a few minutes' leisure walk to the museum. Visit www.septa.org to learn more about the SEPTA lines and schedules.

Now, you must have a better understanding of the specific directions to the great museum. An enjoyable and smooth museum vacation cannot be ensured with the sole transportation guide. Before starting your engine, you need to find out more hours info to make the most out of your Philadelphia tours.

The National Liberty Museum is open to the public from 10 am to 5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday. It's closed on Monday. You can visit from 12 noon to 6 pm on Sunday. During the summer months from the Memorial Day to Labor Day, the museum is open 7 days a week. Please call 215-925-2800 for museum schedule on major holidays since they are subject to change.

To enhance the museum's themes on diversity and anti-violence, various programs, special guests and other events are launched by the museum throughout the year. Let's just focus on several worthy upcoming events in 2011.

- Book Signing by Philadelphia Authors Murray Dubin and Daniel Biddle

The authors of "Tasting Freedom: Octavius Catto and the Battle for Equality in Civil War America", will be coming to the National Liberty Museum for readers. They will show up on Thursday evening, June 16, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The event is a free public program, but reservations are needed. Please call 215-925-2800, ext. 0 to make a reservation.

- Book Signing by Owner of Old City's Fork Restaurant

Forklore by Ellen Yin, the successful owner of popular Fork Restaurant, tells the restaurant's story, including its renovation in good taste in the central area of Historic Old City in Philadelphia. Ellen Yin will meet you on Tuesday, August 30 from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Reservations are required before August 25 for this free public program.

- "Life After Oprah" and Other TV Topics

Philly TV columnist and award-winning blogger Laura Nachman will give an interview on ever-changing television world. The topic - What will we do without Oprah, is worth anticipating! The event will be held on Wednesday, September 14, from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. The whole program includes several sections, like Q & A, discussion and television trivia with prizes. The public program is free of charge, but requires reservations. Please RSVP before September 14th.

- Meet "Cruel Games" Author, Rose Ciotta

Big fans to Rise Ciotta will be happy. This celebrated reporter and editor at the Philadelphia Inquirer will be coming to the museum to sign copies of her book "Cruel Games". The free public program will take place from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Wednesday, November 16.

Please note that all these free public events are included in your museum admission, making your admission tickets well worth the money. Why not take a look at the general admission for a self-guided tour?

Adults to the museum need $7 while seniors only need to pay $6. Students' admission is $5. Children aged 5-17 will be charged $2 when accompanied with an adult. Children less than 5 years old are free of charge. Take advantage of the "Family Admission" of $15 which includes admission for two adult family members and all of their children. Museum members can enjoy free admission.

National Liberty Museum also offers the best possible experience for group tours. Three types of guided tours are offered. Each tour is guided by a professional museum educator, who serves the group with a personalized, engaging and interactive experience. You tour will focus on the theme you choose, like Heroes of Character, Peaceful Solution to Conflict etc. The museum's major works of art are also included in your tours.

Themes for Group Tours

http://www.libertymuseum.org/group-tours/guided-group-tours/choose-a-tour-theme.php

Stand Museum Tour lasts 90 minutes. The Extended Museum Tour is 120-minutes in length and provides additional time in each gallery. The Museum Learning Experience adds a 30-minute hands-on workshop to the standard 90-minute tour. For more details on guided group tours, please browse through the websites below.

Details for Guided Group Tours

http://www.libertymuseum.org/group-tours/guided-group-tours/tour-details-rates.php

Group Tours Reservations

http://www.libertymuseum.org/group-tours/reserve-now/

The museum invites you to work to make a difference. Currently, a Major Gifts Officer is needed. The position will report to the CEO and Se. VP of Development and manage to cultivate, solicit and steward gifts from foundations, corporations and individuals. If you're interested in the job, please send your cover letter, resume and related writing samples and other materials to jobs@libertymuseum.org or fax at 215-925-3800. For more job and employment info, please stay tuned to the museum's official website for further updates.