Upcoming Museum Events

Final Weeks: Liberty Exhibit

Closing Sept. 5, 2022

The Museum's special exhibition, Liberty: Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War, immerses visitors in the dramatic and research-based works of nationally renowned historical artist Don Troiani to bring the compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events of the American Revolution to life.

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Aug 14

A Black adolescent sits at one of the interactive, digital screens in Revolution Place, as an older white parental guardian looks on.

Talks & Tours

Relaxed Experience Morning at the Museum

August 14, 2022 from 9-10:30 a.m.

Experience the Museum in a calm, crowd-free environment with lower sound effects, higher light levels, no films, sensory guides, and more to create a sensory-friendly experience.

Aug 18

A blue sight with gold engraved text reads Christ Church Open Daily 9-5 hangs outside the church in Old City Philadelphia.

Concerts & Performances

"Meet James Forten" Performance & Discussion at Christ Church

August 18, 2022 beginning at 6:30 p.m.

Experience the Museum's newest first-person theatrical performance at historic Christ Church, located just blocks from the Museum in Old City, Philadelphia.

Aug 21

A visitor engagement associate educates families on the Privateer Ship in the galleries.

Talks & Tours

Revolution Signs: Programs in American Sign Language

August 21, 2022 beginning at 11:30 a.m. & 12:45 p.m.

Join us for a day of programs, tours, and talks translated into American Sign Language (ASL), including a highlights tour, Washington's War Tent showing, and Meet James Forten performance.

Sep 03

Holiday Weekend

Labor Day Weekend: Closing Weekend of Liberty Exhibit

September 3-5, 2022

Join the Museum over Labor Day Weekend for the final days of Liberty: Don Troiani's Paintings of the Revolutionary War, free admission for kids 12 and under, and more.

Sep 10

Special Events

Campus Philly CollegeFest 2022

September 10 & 11, 2022

The Museum is proud to join a long list of some of Philadelphia's iconic sites and attractions, including museums, cultural institutions, and activities, all FREE for college students.

Sep 11

Two adult male guests wearing shorts and t-shirts look at powder horns in the Museum's Join or Die gallery.

Talks & Tours

Relaxed Experience Morning at the Museum

September 11, 2022 from 9-10:30 a.m.

Experience the Museum in a calm, crowd-free environment with lower sound effects, higher light levels, no films, sensory guides, and more to create a relaxed sensory experience.

Oct 01

Image 101220 Foop George Washingtons Replica War Tent

Living History Demonstrations

First Oval Office Project at Revolutionary Germantown Festival

October 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Join the Museum at Cliveden for the Revolutionary Germantown Festival where we will set up our First Oval Office Project, a recreated Revolutionary War encampment.

Oct 08

Indigenous Peoples Weekend featured tradional Oneida Dancers

Holiday Weekend

Indigenous Peoples Weekend at the Museum

October 8-10, 2022

Join us at the Museum and online to explore Native American history, culture, and their role in the American Revolution, as part of our annual Indigenous Peoples Weekend celebration.

Oct 09

Three guests view the Arms of Independence case and touch screen in the Museum galleries.

Talks & Tours

Relaxed Experience Morning at the Museum

October 9, 2022 from 9-10:30 a.m.

Experience the Museum in a calm, crowd-free environment with lower sound effects, higher light levels, no films, sensory guides, and more to create a sensory-friendly experience.

Oct 29

Holiday Weekend

Halloween Weekend at the Museum

October 29-30, 2022

This Halloween weekend, join us at the Museum for Revolutionary family-friendly frights and fun, including turnip-carving demonstrations, Revolutionary stencils for your jack-o-lantern, and more. Plus, children ages 12 and under who wear a costume on their visit get $2 off admission!

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