National Treasure Weekend Is Coming to Philly With Movie Screenings, Escape-Room-Style Games, and a Treasure Hunt
National Treasure Weekend Is Coming to Philly With Movie Screenings, Escape-Room-Style Games, and a Treasure Hunt
National Treasure Hunt, in partnership with Independence Historical Trust and the Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation, will present National Treasure Weekend, a three-day celebration taking place August 20–22, 2026, in Philadelphia. Organizers describe it as the first event of its kind, offering fans of the National Treasure franchise the opportunity to hear from director and producer Jon Turteltaub in person.
With the exception of the film screenings, all events have limited capacity, and tickets are required.
Schedule of Events
HEIST NIGHT at Carpenter’s Hall
Participants team up to solve written and escape room-style puzzles in a character-driven quest inspired by the National Treasure franchise, testing skills in history, science, logic and trivia. The program is presented by Independence National Historical Trust and will run twice during the weekend.
- Thursday, August 20, 2026, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
- Saturday, August 22, 2026, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
- Location: Carpenter’s Hall, 320 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Both sessions require tickets.
National Treasure Hunt LIVE Featuring Jon Turteltaub
A live recording of the National Treasure Hunt podcast will feature a conversation with Jon Turteltaub, joined by co-hosts Aubrey Paris and Emily Black. The discussion will cover the film’s cultural impact and behind-the-scenes stories from filming in Philadelphia, with an opportunity for audience questions.
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Time: 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- Location: The Liberty View at Independence Visitor Center, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Tickets are required.
National Treasure Screening
A nighttime screening of the 2004 film National Treasure will take place on Independence Mall, presented in partnership with the Philadelphia Visitor Center, Independence National Historical Trust and Independence National Historical Park. The screening will include an introduction from Turteltaub.
- Date: Friday, August 21, 2026
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Independence Mall, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The screening is free, and advance registration is recommended.
National Treasure Hunt Tour: Philadelphia
As part of National Treasure Weekend, National Treasure Hunt hosted a special summer installment of its biannual walking tour through Center City and Old City, visiting filming locations and sites of plot significance to the film, including Independence Hall, Reading Terminal Market and Old Pine Churchyard.
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time: 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
- Location: Tour began in front of the Franklin Institute
This tour is now full, with registration closed. Those interested can join the next installment of the tour, scheduled for September 19 in Philadelphia.
National Treasure: Book of Secrets Screening
The weekend will close with a nighttime screening of National Treasure: Book of Secrets on Independence Mall, also introduced by Turteltaub.
- Date: Saturday, August 22, 2026
- Time: 8:00 p.m.
- Location: Independence Mall, 599 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
The screening is free, and advance registration is recommended.
