The Best Things To Do in Philly with Kids
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Labor Day Weekend 2025 at the Museum of the American Revolution
Spend the final days of summer at the Museum of the American Revolution during Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, Aug. 30 – Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, for family-friendly activities, live performances, and more. Throughout the holiday weekend, children 12 and under will receive free admission when tickets are purchased at the front desk (free admission is not redeemable online).
Young visitors can also try the Museum’s new History Explorers Audio Tour, which was created with ages 7-12 in mind, to help them deeply engage with diverse Revolutionary-era stories. The audio tour contains educational best practices, sensory and tactile directives, and first-person interpretation of historical figures like King George III, Phillis Wheatley, and even a Liberty Tree, to guide listeners from 1763 and Colonial America through today in an imaginative and memorable experience. The History Explorers Audio Tour is available for check out at the Museum’s front desk for $3 for members, $4 for groups, and $5 for the public with regular admission.
