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A Revolutionary Summer

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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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Daily Programs

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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Labor Day Weekend 2026 at the Museum

Spend the final days of the Semiquincentennial summer during Labor Day Weekend at the Museum, featuring living history interpretations, 10-minute talks, and activities and crafts in our family-friendly discovery center.
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Daily Programs

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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Kid in blue shirt interacts with Revolutionary War content touchscreen

Labor Day Weekend 2026 at the Museum

Spend the final days of the Semiquincentennial summer during Labor Day Weekend at the Museum, featuring living history interpretations, 10-minute talks, and activities and crafts in our family-friendly discovery center.
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Common Press Printing Workshop

The Museum will host a printing workshop with Common Press showing how printing presses were used to spread the word about independence.
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Member Morning: Museum Highlights Tour

Museum Members are invited to join a Museum educator for this 60-minute guided tour of our core galleries.
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Meet the Revolution with Kirsten Hammerstrom

Kirsten Hammerstrom will help visitors learn about upholsterers who made military goods during the American Revolution.
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Celebrate the Semiquincentennial

Join the Museum in celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

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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 Us

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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