The map above, shows access to NMAJH from Market Street via Columbus Blvd. and Penn's Landing.

The museum is conveniently located across the street from The Independence Visitor Center, on Independence Mall. We welcome you. Metered parking is available on 4th Street. Paid parking is available at the public underground garage on 5th Street and at the Holiday Inn next door. Enjoy your visit to Philadelphia.

From the North

There are three options: NJ Turnpike via Betsy Ross Bridge or Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and I-95:

NJ Turnpike via Betsy Ross Bridge:
Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 4. Take Rt. 73 North to Rt. 90 (Betsy Ross Bridge). Take the Betsy Ross Bridge into Philadelphia. Follow signs for I-95 South (Center City). Take I-95 South. Follow the signs for "Central Phila./I-676" (Exit 22). Follow signs for Phila/Independence Hall/Callowhill Streets. Make right at the light. Stay Straight to Callowhill St. Turn left onto N. 4th Street. The Museum is located just past the second traffic light on your right (immediately past the Holiday Inn) down a brick walkway. Paid parking is available at the Holiday Inn.

NJ Turnpike via Benjamin Franklin Bridge:
Take the NJ Turnpike to Exit 4. Take Rt. 73 north to Rt. 38 west to US 30. Take US 30 west over the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, and at the bottom, make a sharp right hand U-Turn. The first street will be 4th Street. Turn right on to 4th. The Museum is located just past the second light on your right (immediately past the Holiday Inn) down a brick walkway. Paid parking is available at the Holiday Inn.

Via I-95: Take I-95 South:
Follow the signs for "Central Phila./I-676" (Exit 22). Stay to your right. Follow signs for Phila/Independence Hall/Callowhill Streets. Make right at the light. Stay Straight on Callowhill St. Stay Straight to Callowhill St. Turn left onto N. 4th Street. The Museum is located just past the second traffic light on your right (immediately past the Holiday Inn) down a brick walkway. Paid parking is available at the Holiday Inn.

From the South

Take I-95 North:
Follow the signs for "Central Phila./I-676" (Exit 22). Follow signs for Phila/Independence Hall/Callowhill Streets. Keep Right at the fork in the ramp. Stay Straight to Callowhill St. Turn left onto N. 4th Street. The Museum is located just past the second traffic light on your right (immediately past the Holiday Inn) down a brick walkway. Paid parking is available at the Holiday Inn.

From the West

Take I-76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike) to the Valley Forge Exit (Exit 326):
Follow signs to Philadelphia I-76 East. Remain on I-76 East for about 25 miles until you see signs for Central Philadelphia (Exit 344) Continue on 676 East to the 8th Street Exit. Make a right onto 8th Street. The Second traffic light is Race Street-turn left. Go four traffic lights to 4th Street and turn right. The Museum is located past the first traffic light on your right (immediately past the Holiday Inn) down a brick walkway. Paid parking is available at the Holiday Inn.

From the East

Take Atlantic City Expressway to 42 North:
Follow 42 North to the Benjamin Franklin Bridge (Rt. 676), crossing into Philadelphia and at the bottom, make a sharp right hand U-Turn. The first street will be 4th Street. Turn right on to N. 4th Street. The Museum is located just past the second light on your right (immediately past the Holiday Inn) down a brick walkway. Paid parking is available at the Holiday Inn.