The Brief The Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall will remain closed until the federal government reopens. Several well-known museums and parks that don't rely on government funding remain open during the shutdown. Philadelphia, among other major U.S. cities, has been forced to close some of its most popular spots for tourism, but some sightseeing landmarks remain open. Here's what's open and closed in Philadelphia during the government shutdown:What we know:Since many of Philadelphia's most well-known historical sites and landmarks are federally-owned, places like the Liberty Bell Center and Independence Hall are closed. The Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Franklin Institute, The Academy of Natural Science, and the Philadelphia Zoo all remain open.