A Revolutionary Summer
Join the Museum throughout A Revolutionary Summer to explore what freedom means to you through our core galleries and special events for visitors of all ages.
The Declaration's Journey
Explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today.
"The Museum of the American Revolution [has] sought out objects that represent the document’s enduring power, complexity, and unfilled promise."
With more than 100 nations having integrated its ideals into their own independence movements, the exhibition showcases how American Declaration of Independence has become one of the most influential political documents in modern history, gathering together for the first time in one place some of the most important and rare documents, works of art, and artifacts from around the world that reflect the complex 250-year history and legacy of the Declaration of Independence.
Upcoming Summer Events
Join us in 2026 for a Semiquincentennial Summer!
Meet the Revolution with Ben Bartgis
July 16-17, 2026
Meet the Revolution with Daniel Sieh
July 18, 2026
Meet the Revolution with Vicki Embrey
July 24-25, 2026
Member Morning: Museum Highlights Tour
August 2, 2026 from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Meet the Revolution with Kirsten Hammerstrom
August 7-9, 2026
First Oval Office Project at FDR Park with the Living History Youth Summer Institute
August 8, 2026 from 10 a.m.-3p.m.
Meet the Revolution with Daniel Sieh
September 5, 2026
Labor Day Weekend 2026 at the Museum
September 5-7, 2026Explore More at the Museum
Family-friendly exhibits and activities around the Museum give visitors of all ages the opportunity to explore what freedom means.
Revolution Place
Open Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.The Museum’s family-friendly discovery center, Revolution Place, brings to life the Museum’s lively, diverse Old City neighborhood during the 1700s and invites visitors to learn through hands-on exploration.
True Colours Flag Project
Learn more about the process of recreating and the history behind the flags flown by 18th-century ships at sea during the Revolutionary War with the Museum's True Colours Flag Project.
Neighborhood Walking Tours
Join an educator to explore our Revolutionary neighborhood and imagine what life was like in the 1700s. This 1.5-hour guided tour covers about a mile and stops outside iconic sites including City Tavern, Independence Hall, and Carpenters Hall to discuss the experiences of everyday people in the Revolutionary era.
Black Voices of the Revolution
On Saturdays and Sundays at noon, join a Museum educator for this 60-minute tour of the core exhibit galleries highlighting a diverse set of stories, experiences, and objects related to people of African descent during the American Revolution.
America's Semiquincentennial
The 250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States happened on July 4, 2026. Learn more at the Museum, online, or around our Old City neighborhood.
Ways to Save
See more for less with discounted ticket prices and special deals.
Online Exclusive Ticket Discounts
The Museum is offering two ticket discounts available with online purchase only, including a Family Four-Pack (two adult GA tickets and two youth GA tickets) for $64 as well as Adult GA tickets for $25 ($27 if purchased at the Museum).
Blue Star Museums Program
The Museum is proud to be part of the Blue Star Museums program, which offers free admission to active-duty military personnel, including the National Guard and Reserves, and their families from Armed Forces Day, May 16, through Labor Day, Sept. 7.
Explore Historic Philadelphia
Make the Museum your first stop in historic Philadelphia before exploring Revolutionary history throughout the city.
Ride Philly PHLASH
The Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop is an affordable, visitor-friendly public transit service managed by the Philadelphia Visitor Center, which provides access to more than a dozen stops located near must-see attractions, from Penn's Landing to Fairmount Park. Don't forget to stop at the Museum — Stop 15!
Explore Old City
The Museum's Old City Philadelphia neighborhood is known as America’s most historic square mile. Whether you come to experience Old City as a visitor, a resident, or a business person, you’ll find resources on Old City District's website to help you discover and get involved in this charming, creative, multi-layered district.
From the Museum Shop
Shop these staff picks from the Museum Shop to have yourself a Revolutionary summer!