Interactive museum showcasing immersive exhibits, rare artifacts, personal stories, and historical documents that explore the events, ideals, and people that shaped the American Revolution and the founding of the United States.
Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Seniors (65+): $21
Students and Youth (6–17): $19
Children age 5 and under: Free
How to Get There
From Philadelphia: Travel to the Old City district via Market Street or I-95, continue to South Third Street, and follow signs to the museum at 101 South Third Street near Independence National Historical Park.
Overview
The Museum of the American Revolution brings the story of the nation's founding to life through immersive exhibits, state-of-the-art galleries, and one of the most significant collections of Revolutionary War artifacts in the United States. Located in Philadelphia's historic district, the museum traces the political, military, and social events that transformed thirteen British colonies into an independent nation. Visitors encounter original documents, weapons, personal belongings, multimedia presentations, and recreated historical environments that reveal the experiences of soldiers, civilians, enslaved people, women, Native Americans, and political leaders during the revolutionary era.
Among the museum's most celebrated treasures is General George Washington's original field headquarters tent, carefully preserved and displayed as the centerpiece of a dramatic theater presentation. Interactive exhibits and compelling storytelling explore both the ideals and complexities of the Revolution while examining its lasting influence on democratic movements around the world. Situated just steps from Independence Hall and other renowned historical landmarks, the museum provides an engaging and thought-provoking experience that helps visitors understand the sacrifices, challenges, and aspirations that accompanied the birth of the United States.
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