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Hours & Admissions

Museum Hours
Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Cross Keys Café Hours
Daily, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Museum Shop Hours
The Museum Shop is open during the Museum’s operating hours. The Museum’s online shop offers a wide range of books, gifts, and apparel for all ages.

Ways to Save
The Museum offers a number of ways to save on admission. Visit our Hours & Admission page for more information.

Old City Walking Tours
Explore the Museum's historic Old City Philadelphia neighborhood with stops at iconic Revolutionary-era sites on daily expert-guided walking tours.

Family Four-Pack (Online purchase only) $59
Any Day (No need to pick a specific date or time!) $25
Adults (In-person, walk-up purchase) $25
Adults (Online purchase only) $23
Military, Students & Teachers $19
Seniors (65 & up) $19
Youth (6-17) $13
Children (5 & under) FREE
Members FREE
ACCESS Cardholders & SNAP Recipients (Walk-up only) FREE

Directions & Parking

101 South Third Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106

The Museum of the American Revolution is conveniently located in Philadelphia's Old City District neighborhood and just steps away from historic Philadelphia attractions like Independence Hall, the Liberty Bell, and Independence National Historical Park as well as Penn's Landing and the Delaware River waterfront.

The Museum is within easy reach of Interstate 95 (I-95), Interstate 76 (I-76), Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station, and the Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Parking 
The Museum does not have any parking facilities. View a list of parking lots and garages located within easy walking distance of the Museum as well as additional transit options.

Have a question about your upcoming visit?
To help you prepare for your visit, browse our tips for visiting and frequently asked questions.

American Airlines is the preferred airline of the Museum of the American Revolution.

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Walking & Guided Tours

Learn more about the Museum's walking, guided, audio, highlights, and touch tour options to explore the Museum with an expert.

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Museum Map

View the map of the Museum to plan your route through the Museum on your next visit.
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Tips for Visiting

View frequently asked questions about the Museum to help you prepare for your visit.
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Accessibility

Learn more about the Museum's ADA compliant facilities, exhibits, and programs as well as how to request accessibility accommodations.
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Shop & Dine

Learn more about the Cross Keys Café and Museum Shop located on the first floor of the Museum.
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Book Your Group Visit

The Museum offers in-person and virtual experiences for student, youth, or adult groups to explore the remarkable story of America’s founding.
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Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent

Now Open Through January 5, 2025
Witness to Revolution, now open through Jan. 5, 2025, brings to life the journey of George Washington’s tent from the Revolutionary War to an enduring symbol of the American republic.
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Upcoming Museum Events

Browse all upcoming in-person and virtual lectures, tours, performances, and family-friendly events hosted by the Museum of the American Revolution.
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Kids & Families at the Museum

Learn more about the Museum of the American Revolution's family-friendly activities and experiences we offer as well as suggestions we have for visiting the Museum with children.
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American Revolutionary History Itineraries

The Museum of the American Revolution in historic Philadelphia serves as a portal to the region’s Revolutionary history, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging further exploration for avid history buffs and casual travelers alike.
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Museum Exhibits

Learn more about the Museum's current, upcoming, and past core and special exhibitions, including our upcoming special exhibit, Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia.
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Book Member Tickets

Museum Members enjoy special access and benefits throughout the year while also supporting the Museum’s mission.
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What’s Happening This Week

British red coats march past the Museum up Third Street as part of Occupied Philadelphia.
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A Museum Member talks to two costumed living historians dressed as British redcoats at the member teatime at Occupied Philadelphia.

Occupied Philadelphia 2024

November 9-10, 2024
Join the Museum as we recreate the dark days of the British occupation of 1777-1778 with Occupied Philadelphia, our annual flagship living history event, in Old City.
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History Explorer Meet-Up: 2024 Occupied Philadelphia

November 9, 2024, at 11 a.m.
In this family-friendly, activity-filled walking tour designed for children, join us to explore Occupied Philadelphia, meet British soldiers and everyday residents, and get a hands-on glimpse into life under British authority.
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Museum Member Teatime at 2024 Occupied Philadelphia

November 10, 2024, from 1-2 p.m.
Museum Members are invited to stop by the Museum’s third-floor Liberty Hall for a spot of tea on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 10, during Occupied Philadelphia, the Museum's flagship living history event.
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