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The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government.

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What's On

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.

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Events

Educating for a More Perfect Union

Join the Museum of the American Revolution and the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) for an evening reception, keynote address by Dr. Richard N. Haass, and panel discussion about the nation’s Semiquincentennial and its milestone opportunity for public history and civics education in college and university classrooms.
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What's On

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.

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Two people look at a framed document in The Declaration's Journey
 
Events

Educating for a More Perfect Union

Join the Museum of the American Revolution and the American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) for an evening reception, keynote address by Dr. Richard N. Haass, and panel discussion about the nation’s Semiquincentennial and its milestone opportunity for public history and civics education in college and university classrooms.
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Events

AmRev Presents: World's Fair Night

Join the Museum of the American Revolution and guest experts from The Philadelphia Museum of Art and Historical Society of Pennsylvania for a world’s fair night to celebrate 250 years of city-wide imagination and innovation in Philadelphia.
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Events

Mother's Day Weekend 2026 at the Museum

Celebrate inspiring, trailblazing women this Mother’s Day Weekend at the Museum and learn about the diverse women who played vital roles during the Revolutionary War.
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Events

Memorial Day Weekend 2026 at the Museum

Join the Museum for Memorial Day Weekend to honor the men and women who lost their lives in service to their country during the Revolutionary War and celebrate the freedoms they fought to secure for future generations.
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The Declaration's Journey

Open through January 3, 2027

The Declaration’s Journey, presented by Griffin Catalyst, marks the 250th anniversary of our nation's founding by exploring the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today.

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A Day at the Museum of the American Revolution

Learn & Explore

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Digital Experiences

Explore the Museum from anywhere and go deeper into the Revolutionary era with virtual experiences, online exhibits and interactives, and more.

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At-Home Activities

Experience the Museum from anywhere. At home, explore the Museum's 360-Degree Virtual Tour, Timeline, and Virtual Field Trip, make-at-home crafts, and more.

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Teacher Resources

Educators and students are invited to explore this rich and complicated era — and its connections to our world today — through in-person, homeschool, and virtual learning encounters with objects, documents, stories, and people both in the museum and online.

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Become a Member

Join us for a year of engaging events, behind-the-scenes access, and exhibition previews that bring you closer to the people and stories that fulfill our mission to ensure that the promise of the American Revolution endures.

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Donate

Support the Museum's mission to uncover and share inspiring stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America's ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government.

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Visit the Museum, located in the heart of historic Philadelphia, just steps from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell.

Museum of the American Revolution

101 South Third Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

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