Explore immersive galleries, rare artifacts, and powerful theater experiences at the Museum of the American Revolution
Enjoy a journey through the remarkable story of America’s founding and gain a deeper understanding of the diverse people and ideals that gave birth to the nation. Through the Museum’s unmatched collection, immersive galleries, and powerful theater experiences, visitors gain a greater appreciation for how this nation came to be and feel inspired to consider their role in ensuring that the promise of the American Revolution endures. 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. Contact Groups@AmRevMuseum.org or 267-579-3623 to book your visit today!
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Museum Highlights Include:
- Washington’s War Tent film: Follow general Washington’s remarkable journey and sit in the presence of his original Revolutionary War headquarters tent.
- Boston’s Liberty Tree: Stand beneath the branches and lanterns of a life-size reproduction of the Boston Liberty Tree.
- Independence Gallery: Read the list of grievances leveled against the King from authentic printings of the Declaration of Independence.
- Oneida Nation Gallery: Stand among life-size replicas of members of the Oneida Indian Nation and listen to the intense debate that led to their decision to break with the Iroquois Confederacy and join the American cause.
- Battle of Brandywine Theater: Experience the fear and frenzy of the front lines as you are confronted by an all-out British infantry charge at the Battle of Brandywine.
- The War at Sea Gallery: Climb aboard a replica privateer ship to experience the war at sea. A favorite of kids of all ages!
- Finding Freedom Digital Interactive: Learn about the wartime reality that faced many freed and enslaved African Americans through interactive storytelling and explore the contradictions between the fight for American liberty and the persistence of American slavery.
- The Revolution’s Veterans: Come face to face with the men, women, and children of the nation’s first Greatest Generation, many of whom lived into the age of photography.
THE DECLARATION’S JOURNEY
Special Exhibition (Now on view through January 3, 2027).
How did a document created out of a colonial rebellion on the margins of the British empire become one of the most renowned statements of political rights in world history? Explore the Declaration’s journey and its diverse meanings, adaptations, and interpretations in the U.S. and abroad. Discover the disappointments and contradictions, but also the inspiration, hope, and sense of purpose that the words of the Declaration have instilled in Americans and people around the world.
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Museum of the American Revolution
- amrevmuseum.org
- Group Sales – Groups@amrevmuseum.org
- 267-579-3623
