What's On
Every day at the Museum, find activities and programs that deepen your understanding of the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. From in-gallery talks with Museum educators to hands-on activities and replica artifacts that you can touch, there's something new to discover daily.
Check the signage in the building or ask a staff member about the daily programs.
Museum Films
Revolution
Throughout the day | Lenfest Myer TheaterBegin your visit with our orientation film, "Revolution." This sweeping film explores the origins, experiences, and ongoing legacy of the American Revolution — setting the stage for your exploration of our core exhibition.
Washington's War Tent
Throughout the day | Alan B. Miller TheaterCap your exploration of the Museum and the story of the American Revolution in the moving and immersive film, "Washington's War Tent." Follow the remarkable journey of General George Washington's headquarters tent, the cornerstone of the Museum's collection, from the Revolutionary War to the present.
People of the Standing Stone
3:30 p.m. | Lenfest Myer Theater"People of the Standing Stone: The Oneida Nation, The War of Independence and the Making of America" explores the crucial but little known history of the extraordinary contributions of one Native American people who chose to commit themselves to the Patriot cause when nearly all other tribes fought on the side of the British during America’s War for Independence.
All programming is subject to change. Please refer to in-building signage for the most up to date information. All programming is included with Museum admission, unless otherwise noted.