American Revolution Museum: Explore Rich History
4.7
158 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.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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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 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
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
The American Revolution was an intense, raw, and uncertain time, unmatched in political and social turmoil even to present day standards. Patrons of the museum can delve into this complex and significant period and its relevance to contemporary society. Situated just a short distance from Independence Hall, the Museum acts as a gateway to the surrounding Revolutionary landmarks, instigating curiosity, imparting contextual understanding, and inspiring exploration.
FEATURED ATTRACTIONS
- Admission valid for two days
- An introductory film, accessible in English and Mandarin, delving into the gripping saga of the American Revolution
- Audio-guided tours spotlighting crucial relics and narratives in our exhibits are on offer in English and Spanish. Opt for this choice if you’d like a sanitized, Museum-provided device.
- Museum maps and guidebooks available in various languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, and Japanese.
- A museum store stocked with distinctive souvenirs, literature, and reprints of artifacts.
- 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.
Customer Ratings
4.7
(158 Ratings)
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Ashley_r
Mar 17, 2024
Great Visit! - Seeing George Washington’s tent was incredible and emotional! We loved it. We took the guided audio tour!
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Joannerose230
Mar 9, 2024
Museum of the revolutionary war don’t miss - One of the Best Museums encompassing the history of the Revolutionary war.
Information that are not in school books.
If you are visiting Philly, don’t miss this opportunity.
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Mathieu_m
Jan 14, 2024
It was thought as a... - It was thought as a “video you are walking in”, one of the best museum we’ve ever seen dixit my 10 years old 😀
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Rafro79
Dec 25, 2023
If you like history, you will like this museum - If you like history, you will like this museum. Well documented and well explained. Certainly critical enough, because it's about of important parts of American history.
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Y9534hbryano
Dec 22, 2023
A great time ! - A place where history comes alive! Some of the items they have on display are incredible. It’s mind-boggling that many of them have survived over 200 years let alone brought together in a single collection.
Big shout out to Scott who we later found out was actually the president of the museum. He was walking around answering questions and explaining the deep history behind some of his favorite items. That’s the kind of passion you hope for in any museum you visit!
Highly recommend, 10/10
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Nasus1201
Dec 4, 2023
Great lesson on the long arm of history into the presenty - Great perspective of the revolution's impact on our country long after the war was over. Interactive moments and the movies were quite informative.
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Beachbiker2018
Nov 23, 2023
Very nicely put together, interesting, and inspiring - We went on Wed Nov 22, 2023. Not sure what to expeect, and going with family who are fairly hard to please. We all had a great time. We looked around a little, then came downstairs to view the Washington War Tent. Definitely a must see, as it's got a nice story about our first president. Then we finished viewing the upstairs exhibits, and I really enjoyed how they brought the days of the Revolution alive with stories, videos, artifacts and models. I was surprised to learn quite a few new facts about the Revolution. We spent about 2 hours there, and didn't even notice the time go by. I could spent some more time there, but we had another appointment and had to leave. This is one of the places which really makes history fun.
Tip: Take a picture of the program for the day at the bottom of the stairs, so you can refer to it later.
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Kimberly_p
Nov 22, 2023
Amazing, interactive and well organized - Loved the audio guide combining the various exhibits with interesting commentary. Filled with great interactive attractions, you could spend a whole day here and still want to come back for more. This museum is an awe-inspiring look into how tough and determined our Founding Fathers and the revolutionary Americans were to break from the British empire.
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Annadw2450hk
Nov 4, 2023
Very impressed! - Must stop in Philly to learn about US history. Definitely watch the movie about George Washington's tent!
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Ajkormann
Mar 30, 2024
Great museum, but give yourself enough time - Visited with my nephew, who has an avid interest in history. I've been to many other revolutionary war sites (Battle of Monmouth, Valley Forge, Princeton, Ferry Farm and Downtown Fredericksburg VA, Yorktown etc) and was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked this museum. The exhibits had a lot of details and dove into the lives of both well-known figures and lesser-known colonists. It also gave a decent amount of space to loyalists, Native Americans, and enslaved African Americans. Obviously the museum couldn't cover everything, but it did a great job with what it did. My only complaint was time; we purchased 3pm tickets online because my nephew wanted to see other sites in the morning (and we were admitted early, at 2:30) At about 4:30, exhibits started closing down. Although the museum doesn't close until 5, the employees made me feel rushed and that I should leave before that.
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