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Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Thanksgiving weekend to explore the special exhibition about the diverse roles of Native Americans during the revolution through talks and activities for the whole family, closing out Native American Heritage Month. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, […]
Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Thanksgiving weekend to explore the special exhibition about the diverse roles of Native Americans during the revolution through talks and activities for the whole family, closing out Native American Heritage Month. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, […]
Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Thanksgiving weekend to explore the special exhibition about the diverse roles of Native Americans during the revolution through talks and activities for the whole family, closing out Native American Heritage Month. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, […]
This Veterans Day and Veterans Day weekend, join the Museum of the American Revolution in honoring America’s first veterans as well as those who have served and continue to serve the nation today. Throughout the weekend, the Museum will offer free admission to those currently […]
This Veterans Day and Veterans Day weekend, join the Museum of the American Revolution in honoring America’s first veterans as well as those who have served and continue to serve the nation today. Throughout the weekend, the Museum will offer free admission to those currently […]
This Veterans Day and Veterans Day weekend, join the Museum of the American Revolution in honoring America’s first veterans as well as those who have served and continue to serve the nation today. Throughout the weekend, the Museum will offer free admission to those currently […]
250 years ago, Philadelphia was on the road to Revolution. Visit the Museum of the American Revolution on Nov. 1-2 to experience a living history event that will immerse you in the fall of 1775. Enjoy walking tours, dramatic vignettes, and hands-on activities as you […]
250 years ago, Philadelphia was on the road to Revolution. Visit the Museum of the American Revolution on Nov. 1-2 to experience a living history event that will immerse you in the fall of 1775. Enjoy walking tours, dramatic vignettes, and hands-on activities as you […]
This Halloween, October 31st, join the Museum of the American Revolution, on-site or online, for family-friendly frights and fun! This features turnip-carving demos, Revolutionary-themed pumpkin stencils, and more.
The Declaration’s Journey, a special exhibition running from Oct. 18, 2025, through Jan. 3, 2027, will be a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s cultural offerings for 2026, and will bring more than 120 artifacts from 50 private and institutional lenders together for visitors to experience and understand […]
Family programs, crafts, educational displays, and free admission for kids 12 and under over the holiday weekend! See the website below for more specific details.
Family programs, crafts, educational displays, and free admission for kids 12 and under over the holiday weekend! See the website below for more specific details.
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 […]
Family programs, crafts, educational displays, and free admission for kids 12 and under over the holiday weekend! See the website below for more specific details.
Join the Museum in historic Philadelphia for Independence Day with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to explore what freedom means to you and discover the American Revolution's ongoing relevance over Fourth of July week. Red, White, & Blue To-Do Old City […]
Celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the legal abolition of slavery in the United States, with the Museum of the American Revolution on Thursday, June 19, 2025! In its galleries and online, the Museum will delve into the lesser-known stories of Black men […]
Visit the Museum of the American Revolution over Flag Day Weekend, on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14 and Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, to view the largest gathering of rare and significant Revolutionary War flags in more than two centuries and partake in flag-themed crafts […]
Visit the Museum of the American Revolution over Flag Day Weekend, on Flag Day, Saturday, June 14 and Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, to view the largest gathering of rare and significant Revolutionary War flags in more than two centuries and partake in flag-themed crafts […]
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. Highlights include: "Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of […]
Join over a dozen historical tradespeople at the Museum of the American Revolution to do hands-on crafts and activities. See demonstrations of 18th-century skills and trades, such as a shoemaker, a pepper-pot soup seller, a bread maker, a corn husk doll maker, and more. Meet […]
Join several historical tradespeople at the Museum of the American Revolution on Saturday, May 17, 2025, for Makers of Revolutionary Philadelphia Living History Day. Explore hands-on crafts and activities, see demonstrations of 18th-century skills and trades, and meet the people who made the Revolution in […]
The Museum of the American Revolution marks the 250th anniversary with a special exhibit, Banners of Liberty: An Exhibition of Original Revolutionary War Flags. See over a dozen original flags, stitched by colonial makers like Betsy Ross, from the Revolutionary War. These rare survivors offer […]
Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Presidents Day Weekend, Saturday, Feb. 15 – Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, to explore the life, leadership, and legacy of our nation’s first president, George Washington, and the diverse range of people with whom he interacted. Through hands-on […]
Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Presidents Day Weekend, Saturday, Feb. 15 – Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, to explore the life, leadership, and legacy of our nation’s first president, George Washington, and the diverse range of people with whom he interacted. Through hands-on […]
Join the Museum of the American Revolution over Presidents Day Weekend, Saturday, Feb. 15 – Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, to explore the life, leadership, and legacy of our nation’s first president, George Washington, and the diverse range of people with whom he interacted. Through hands-on […]
The Museum invites visitors to join them over Presidents' Day Weekend, Saturday, February 15th through Monday, February 17th, 2025, to explore the life, leadership, and legacy of George Washington, the nation's first president, and the diverse range of people with whom he interacted. Through engaging […]
