National Constitution Center

National Constitution Center is an interactive museum and a non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dedicated to the United States Constitution. It is the only institution in America established by Congress to "disseminate information about the United States Constitution on a non-partisan basis."

History[edit | edit source]

The National Constitution Center was created by the Constitution Heritage Act in 1988 and opened on July 4, 2003. The center was designed by architect Henry N. Cobb of the firm Pei Cobb Freed & Partners. The building is located on Independence Mall, near the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall.

Exhibits and Programs[edit | edit source]

The center offers a variety of exhibits and programs, both on-site and online. The main exhibit, "The Story of We the People," is an interactive journey through the history of the Constitution. Other exhibits include "Signers' Hall," which features life-size bronze statues of the 39 signers of the Constitution, and "Freedom Rising," a 17-minute live theatrical production about the American quest for freedom.

The center also offers educational programs for students, teachers, and the public. These include constitutional seminars, debates, and lectures, as well as online resources and lesson plans.

Governance[edit | edit source]

The National Constitution Center is governed by a Board of Trustees, which includes leaders from various fields, including law, education, business, and government. The center is also advised by a panel of distinguished scholars, the Constitutional Advisory Board.