National Constitution Center Delegates' Cafe

It's good but not 5 stars. Not as cool as some other sites. I would rank USS NJ, Independence hall, the American revolution museum, and the penitentiary as all more important to see than this. However if you have to prioritize those other sites and don't have time for this one your trip is probably too short. It's still worth a look-it's a classic. If pressed for time see signers hall and the show and quickly sample the other exhibits without reading anything-that should take 45min. 1hr is a more comfortable amount of time. Could perhaps spend 1.5-2hrs if you actually read everything but I would not recommend this since most of it is background of most people either already know or will learn at the other sites. 1hr is enough-just got to breeze through most of the exhibits

This is a 4.5 star museum. My only gripe is that it tells a sort of traditional textbook history and not as much of a "historian" type history. There isn't enough backstory on what was happening in the world, no real setup of why the Constitution is how it is. Then it just starts telling American history with a sprinkle of amendments. The live show is a bit of a commercial for America. It was all good, mind you. Just didn't have the perspective and nerdiness to be a 5 star museum experience. I'd still recommend it since it fills out a visit to Independence Hall and Park nicely. Definitely don't skip out. Also, I wish it was open 7 days a week. We had to adjust our whole schedule around this museum's opening days.

I buy the ticket online and show them at the front desk, pretty easy to get in. This museum has several galleries, all of which tell you why the U.S. constitution is so special. There are several features that you should not miss. The first is the “We the People” show, which takes place every hour. The narrator is an Asian female who has done a phenomenal job! Her words are clear, her emotion is strong, and her expression is full of passion. The entire show may lose at least half of the value without her performance! I do enjoy her work so much! The second is the room with all bronze sculptures of figures who participated in the signing of Declaration of Independence. It is amazing to see those people in real human size gathered in a small room and announced the independence from the Great Britain. The third is the terrace on the second floor, which gives you a grandiose view of the Independence Park and the Independence Hall.

There is SO MUCH to see here. I'm really glad we stopped and made time! There is a video presentation with a live presenter that is worth making time to see, and just tons and tons of exhibits to view both upstairs and down. To give it a good go, I would say allow 2 hours to wander - but you could absolutely take longer if desired. It wasn't free, but I felt the ticket price of $14.50 was worth it!

Phenomenal Museum! A museum done right! If you like to read, lots of information written & artifacts. You like to learn visually, lots of videos to watch and enjoy. Your a hands on learner, they got it! Staff was friendly, the museum was quiet & clean. Tips... Don't miss the live show, it's great! You need at least 2 hours but you could spend 4. Use your NARM Pass, it's free entry.