- December 19, 2026–January 3, 2027
- Museum of the American Revolution
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Included in regular Museum admission.
Winter Break Hours:
Dec. 19-23 - 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Dec. 24 - 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Dec. 25 - CLOSED
Dec. 26-31 - 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Jan. 1 - CLOSED
Jan. 2-3 - 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Spend Winter Break at the Museum to learn about the winter months of the American Revolution with hands-on activities, engaging in-gallery talks, special musical performances, and more for the whole family. Welcome the season during your visit as we deck the Museum with holiday cheer, and find the history buffs in your life the perfect gift in the Museum Shop!
Please note that the Museum will be closed on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, and New Year's Day, Jan. 1.
The Declaration's Journey
Onsite (Patriots Gallery) | Daily
The Declaration's Journey, presented by Griffin Catalyst, explores the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today and showcases how it has become one of the most influential political documents in modern history. Don't miss your chance to see it before it closes on Jan. 3, 2027!
Musical Performances by The Kelpies
Cross Keys Cafe | Dec. 19 and 20 at 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Celebrate the final days of The Declaration's Journey with The Kelpies, a West Philadelphia-based duo performing authentic Irish traditional music with modern style. Enjoy performances featuring Fiddler Melissa Lisbao and guitarist Alec Charon in the Museum's Cross Keys Cafe, and make sure to stop by the special exhibition to learn about Ireland's independence movement!
Multi-Instrumentalist Robert Mouland
Rotunda | Dec. 27, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Visitors can enjoy a day of performance and storytelling by musician Robert Mouland, who will play the fiddle, baroque flute, and feature a raree box with George and Martha Washington!
Silhouette Artist T.J. Stuessy
Rotunda | Jan. 2 and 3, 1 p.m.–3 p.m.
Ring in the new year with silhouette artist T.J. Stuessy, who will be onsite to capture your likeness in a silhouette. Stuessy cuts out silhouettes in a traditional freehand manner with scissors, making them a stunning keepsake!
Discovery Cart: Winter Garments
Onsite | Daily
What did people wear during the cold winter months in the late 18th century? Stop by this discovery cart and learn about what life was like in the wintertime and how people kept warm in the 18th century.
10-Minute Talk: Hugh Mercer's Sword
Trenton and Princeton | Daily, 12:30 p.m.
Enjoy a 10-minute pop-up talk to learn about a sword belonging to General Hugh Mercer, who was killed at the Battle of Princeton. Discover the sword's history from the battlefield to the St. Andrew's Society of Philadelphia to its current home at the Museum.
Gallery Talk: Winter Scenes
Onsite | Weekdays, 1:30 p.m.
Join a Museum educator in the core galleries to explore the Brawl in Harvard Yard and Winter Patriots tableaus, as well as a painting of the March to Valley Forge, and learn more about wintertime in the Revolutionary era.
Unpack a Sea Chest
Onsite | Daily, 2:30 p.m.
All hands on deck on the Museum’s replica sloop! Join a Museum educator for stories about what life was like at sea during the Revolutionary War for the Continental Navy, privateers, and prisoners of war, and learn about the different roles needed to operate a Revolutionary-era ships.
Revolution Place
Onsite (First Floor) | Daily
Explore the Museum’s family-friendly discovery center, Revolution Place, which will transform into the winter of 1778! Create 18th-century style holiday decorations like window Illuminations, cookie molds, tin punched light filters, and more.
Giftwrapping Table from the Museum Shop
Rotunda | Dec. 19, 11 a.m. –5 p.m.
The Museum Shop will provide a giftwrapping table featuring complimentary gift wrapping for purchases over $50. Also available in-store on Dec. 20.
Holiday Shopping
Onsite and Online
It’s the season of giving! Let us help you find the perfect last-minute gift for your friends and family this holiday season. From gift memberships to unique gift options for all ages in the Museum Shop, the Museum has the perfect selection of meaningful gifts for the history buffs in your life.
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The Declaration’s Journey
October 18, 2025 - January 3, 2027
Washington Crossing the Delaware
