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Museum of the American Revolution Admission
4.7
194 Ratings
Philadelphia
Step into the dramatic and uncertain era of the American Revolution at the American Revolution Museum. Explore rich history, artifacts, and connections to our world today.
Step into the dramatic and uncertain era of the American Revolution at the American Revolution Museum. Explore rich history, artifacts, and connections to our world today.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Museum of the American Revolution - Trace the extraordinary path of George Washington and experience the authenticity of his Revolutionary War command tent. Find yourself under the life-sized Boston Liberty Tree replica, adorned with branches and lanterns. Examine original printings of the Declaration of Independence, listing the complaints…
- Museum of the American Revolution - Trace the extraordinary path of George Washington and experience the authenticity of his Revolutionary War command tent. Find yourself under the life-sized Boston Liberty Tree replica, adorned with branches and lanterns. Examine original printings of the Declaration of Independence, listing the complaints against the monarch. Immerse yourself among the full-scale figures of the Oneida Indian Nation members, absorbing the intense discussions that led to their alliance with the American revolutionaries. Feel the chaos and dread as you face a full-scale British infantry onslaught at the Battle of Brandywine. Step onto a reconstructed privateer vessel to witness the naval aspect of the conflict. Discover the complex realities for both free and enslaved African Americans during the war, and confront the paradox of a nation’s struggle for freedom alongside the continuation of slavery.
What's Included
- Skip-the-line Entry
- Ticket valid for 2 Consecutive Days
- Audio Guided Options (English/Spanish/French)
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Admission to the Museum of the American Revolution
- Introductory film on the American Revolution
- Access to Special Exhibitions
- Skip-the-line Entry
- Ticket valid for 2 Consecutive Days
- Audio Guided Options (English/Spanish/French)
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
- Admission to the Museum of the American Revolution
- Introductory film on the American Revolution
- Access to Special Exhibitions
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
The American Revolution was dramatic, gritty, and full of uncertainty- an era of unparalleled political and social upheaval, even by today’s standards. Museum visitors are invited to explore this rich and complicated era and its connections to our world today. Located just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s…
The American Revolution was dramatic, gritty, and full of uncertainty- an era of unparalleled political and social upheaval, even by today’s standards. Museum visitors are invited to explore this rich and complicated era and its connections to our world today. Located just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
- Two-day admission
- Introductory film, available in English and Mandarin, exploring the drama of the American Revolution
- Audio tours highlighting key artifacts and stories in our galleries are available in English, Spanish, and French.
- Printed museum maps and guides available in English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Japanese.
- Special exhibits are always included with your admission!
- Museum shop featuring unique gifts, books, and artifact reproductions.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please note: Audio Guides are available in English, Spanish, or French only. Please select your preferred language during checkout.
Location
Museum of the American Revolution
101 S 3rd St
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(194 Ratings)
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Markandjoni
Jul 22, 2025
Great museum - If you enjoy American history it is a must stop. Kid friendly and plenty of please touch things. Great add on to Independence Park.
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Nowpacking
Jul 3, 2025
History Lesson - Stunning collection that is interesting and vibrant.
Diverse displays and short films walk you through the American Revolution with countless intriguing stories, scenes and artifacts.
Highlights include:
***George Washington's tent***
*Silver camp cups from Washington's field equipment
*Wartime correspondence and books from Washington's library
*Thirteen-star flag known as the Commander-in-Chief's Standard
*A British military musket carried by a soldier of the 4th (King's Own)
*William B. T. Trego’s iconic 1883 painting The March to Valley Forge
*Soldiers’ letters and orderly books
*A copy of the first newspaper printing of the Declaration of Independence
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Michelle_m
Jun 30, 2025
Great visit for cults and interested teens - We live in Philadelphia, but the museum of the American Revolution has been on our list for a long time. We enjoyed it very much. Not for a young kids, though it’s a lot of reading and not much that they would appreciate. We are history nerd so, it was perfect for us
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Marshalls109
Jun 28, 2025
Impressive Museum of the American Revolution - One of the more comprehensive museum dedicated to the American Revolution. Artifacts and multimedia tell the story of the founding of the American colonies, conflicts with the French, the emergence of a British colonial policy and, ultimately, conflict. The museum does more than just scratch the surface on these and other important topics. Be sure to take advantage of the many multimedia/documentary exhibits as they are excellent. This museum is large and can be a bit overwhelming. To visit in in its entirety will take at least 2.5 to 3 hours, but it is well worth it.
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X1710natracyf
Jun 28, 2025
Beautiful museum - This museum is simply stunning. The sculptures are beautiful, and the history is fascinating. This is a nice opportunity to put the timeline in place of all that you experienced when in Philadelphia.
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Leslie_w
Jun 10, 2025
An extraordinary educational experience! - This museum was amazing, with wonderful exhibits that really told the story of the American Revolution in depth and from different perspectives. It is well worth spending four or more hours to walk through, study the information, and see the care with which the "story" behind the revolution was carefully detailed. We came away with a better understanding of this part of the country's history.
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Getaway57065887640
May 14, 2025
Wonderful, interactive museum - Wow, what an amazing museum! We especially liked the audio guide and the beautiful video about Washington’s war tent. We highly recommend this museum!
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Bobnlaurie
May 6, 2025
Worth your time! - Excellent information and do NOT miss the "show" with Washington's Tent. Gave us chills to see it! We spent about 2 1/2 hours here but could have spent more time. Also, look up Alexander Hamilton's address, it's right around the corner!
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Ryancodine
Mar 30, 2025
Delightful American history - Dedicated staff surely make this place lively and intriguing for visitors young and old alike. Good news is if you’re on ebt and love American history then this is the place for you.
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80237travel
Jul 4, 2025
Underwhelming. Woke. Limited visitor hours. - The Museum of the American Revolution is supposed to be THE museum telling the story of the American Revolution.
The museum itself is a few blocks from Independence Hall.
It's actually much smaller than you would expect. With the exception of special exhibits, the collection is displayed on the second floor across multiple galleries. It tells a general timeline history before, during and after the American Revolution. The history is correct but it's dumbed down to maybe a junior high or high school level. There's a huge emphasis on a leftist-woke narrative. You know: America is and was racist from the beginning, etc. Some key parts of the American Revolution are excluded. Anyone with more than a general knowledge or understanding of the American Revolution will know more than the exhibits.
The gift shop is a joke. $3 for the worst postcards I've ever seen.
Worst of all, the museum closes at 5 pm. And it opens at 10 am. The hours are awful. How do you not have expanded hours on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, especially in the summer?
I probably wouldn't return. A good YouTube documentary will tell you more.
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