A Revolutionary Summer
Join the Museum throughout A Revolutionary Summer to explore what freedom means to you through our Witness to Revolution exhibition, core galleries, and special events for visitors of all ages.
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Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent
Explore the tent's journey from the Revolutionary War to the present day and why generations of Americans and visitors from abroad have found inspiration in its presence.
"... the crown jewel in the collection [...] oh, the stories it could tell."
Our newest special exhibition, Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington’s Tent, greatly expands the story told in the Museum’s award-winning film and brings to life the stories of individuals from all walks of life who saved George Washington’s tent from being lost over the generations and who ultimately fashioned this relic into a symbol of the fragile American republic. It brings together, in many cases for the first time, inspiring works of art, rare documents, and significant historical objects from public and private collections across the United States.
Upcoming Summer Events
Join us for 2024 Revolutionary Summer events!
Memorial Day Weekend
May 25-27, 2024Join the Museum to pay tribute to 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. Veterans, military, and Blue Star Families enjoy free admission throughout Memorial Day Weekend courtesy of Comcast NBCUniversal.
Read the Revolution Speaker Series with John Gilbert McCurdy
June 6, 2024, from 6:30-8 p.m.Flag Day & Father's Day Weekend
June 14-16, 2024Juneteenth
June 19, 2024Explore the continuing struggle for equality for all and join the Museum to celebrate Juneteenth, the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States.
Fourth of July
July 4, 2024Join the Museum in historic Philadelphia for Independence Day with special activities, costumed interpretation, and crafts for all ages to discover the American Revolution and its ongoing relevance over Fourth of July.
Explore 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
Saturdays & Sundays, 11 a.m. - 4 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 is offered daily and 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. Don’t forget to bring water and sunscreen, and make sure to save time to explore the Museum before or after your tour!
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.
Ways to Save
See and do more for less with discounted ticket prices and special deals.
Online Exclusive Ticket Discounts
The Museum is currently offering two ticket discounts available with online purchase only, including a Family Four-Pack (two adult GA tickets and two youth GA tickets) for $57 as well as Adult GA tickets for $22 ($24 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 18, through Labor Day, Sept. 2.
Ticket Discount with AAMP
Visitors can receive $4 off admission to the Museum of the American Revolution when they show their ticket stub from the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP). Discounts can be redeemed by showing AAMP ticket stubs at the front desk.
Explore Historic Philadelphia
Make the Museum your first stop in historic Philadelphia before exploring Revolutionary history throughout the city.
Ride Philly PHLASH
Daily service runs April 28 through Labor DayThe Philly PHLASH Downtown Loop is an affordable, visitor-friendly public transit service managed by the Independence Visitor Center, which provides access to 19 stops located near must-see attractions, from Penn's Landing to Fairmount Park. Don't forget to stop at the Museum — Stop 16!
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.
Made By Us: Civic Season
The Museum is proud to partner with Made By Us for their Civic Season, which spans from Juneteenth to the Fourth of July to mobilize a movement to understand our past and shape our future.
From the Museum Shop
Shop these staff picks from the Museum Shop to have yourself a Revolutionary summer!
Witness to Revolution Pint Glass
$16Pour yourself a pint in this glass commemorating the Museum's special exhibition, Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent.
"Washington Slept Here" T-shirt
$27Get in on the joke with this "George Washington slept here" t-shirt featuring an image of his Revolutionary War tent, a place we can confidently say he slept.
American Flag Cap
$29.99Seriously, though, what dad wouldn't want to wear this Stars and Stripes ballcap?