Museum of the American Revolution
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The Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia presents the history of the American Revolution through immersive exhibits, artifacts, and interactive displays.
Planning your visit
The Museum of the American Revolution opened in 2017 a short walk from Independence Hall, and it argues that the Revolution was contested at the time rather than inevitable in hindsight — that colonists were divided, that loyalists were numerous, and that the question of who the promise of liberty actually included was open and bitterly fought.
The centrepiece is George Washington's headquarters tent, the canvas field marquee he used through the war, presented in a theatre where the story is told before the tent itself is revealed. It is the closest surviving thing to a first presidential office.
The galleries cover the road to war, the fighting, and the aftermath, giving substantial space to the experience of enslaved people who took both sides on the promise of freedom, of Native nations forced to choose between powers, and of women who sustained armies. Immersive tableaux, film and around 3,000 objects carry it.
Its position in the historic district means it combines naturally with Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, which are free but require timed tickets in season.
Bookable options include skip-the-line entry and guided tours. Current availability is listed below.
Before you book
Where is Museum of the American Revolution?
Museum of the American Revolution is in Philadelphia, United States. The map on this page marks its exact location.
Do I need to book Museum of the American Revolution in advance?
Guided tours run to a fixed schedule and small group sizes, so they are usually booked ahead.
