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Fall at the Museum

This fall season at the Museum offers visitors the opportunity to explore the American Revolution's ongoing relevance with a special exhibition, events, programs, and activities for all ages.

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The Declaration's Journey

Explore the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today.

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The Declaration's Journey

To mark the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Museum presents a major special exhibition exploring the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today. The Declaration’s Journey, presented by Griffin Catalyst, showcases how, with more than 100 nations having integrated its ideals into their own independence movements, the American Declaration of Independence has become one of the most influential political documents in modern history. This visually captivating exhibition gathers 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. 

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Upcoming Fall Events

Events Calendar
Three mne in 18th centurny outtfits
Oct 03
 
Lectures & Discussions Member Mornings

Member Morning: Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1776 Lecture

October 3, 2026 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
Museum Members are invited to this 60-minute lecture and discussion for an exclusive inside look at our flagship living history event, Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1776.
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Man, women, and children dancing
Oct 10
 
Holiday Weekends

Indigenous Peoples Weekend 2026 at the Museum

October 10-12, 2026
Join us at the Museum to explore Native American history, culture, and their role in the American Revolution, as part of our annual Indigenous Peoples Weekend celebration.
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Woman in 18th-century clothing holds teapot for two kids to view
Oct 17
 
Living History Demonstrations

Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1776

October 17-18, 2026
Visit the Museum Oct. 17-18 to experience a living history event that will immerse you in the fall of 1776.
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A costumed interpreter pours tea from a silver teapot
Oct 18
 
Events

Member Teatime at Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1776

October 18, 2026 from 1-2 p.m.
On Sunday, Oct. 18, between 1-2 p.m., Museum Members are invited to stop by the Museum’s third-floor Liberty Hall for a spot of tea during Revolutionary Philadelphia: 1776.
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Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Adam Jortner
Oct 20
 
Lectures & Discussions Read the Revolution Speaker Series

Read the Revolution Speaker Series with Adam Jortner

October 20, 2026 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Dr. Adam Jortner will join the Museum to present the first public program in the Museum’s 2026-2027 Read the Revolution Speaker Series with a lecture and discussion on American religious freedom as defined and forged by Jewish faith leaders and communities during the Revolutionary era.
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Oct 31
 
Holiday Weekends

Halloween 2026 at the Museum

October 31, 2026
This Halloween, Oct. 31, join us at the Museum and online for Revolutionary family-friendly frights and fun, including turnip-carving demonstrations, Revolutionary stencils for your jack-o-lantern, and more.
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This image shows a display case featuring artifacts found in a privy pit during a dig at the site of the Museum.
Nov 01
 
Lectures & Discussions Member Mornings

Member Morning: Revolutionary City Lecture

November 1, 2026 from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
In this 45-minute lecture and discussion, follow a punchbowl uncovered in an archaeological dig on the site of the Museum of the American Revolution on a virtual tour of the city.
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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.

Two Asian American female children utilize the objects within Revolution Place. They are both seated at a wooden table. The child on the left is writing with a quill pen and smiling, while the child on the right is pretended to pour cream into her silver teacup. On the table to her left is a silver tea pot.
 
Exhibits

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.
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A Museum educator leads a group on a walking tour in the Museum's Old City neighborhood.
 

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.

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Finding Freedom tableau scene at the Museum depicting a British soldier of African descent trying to recruit a young boy of African descent to find freedom with the British army.
 

Black Voices of the Revolution Tour

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.

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Ways to Save

See and do more for less with discounted ticket prices, online exclusives, and special deals.


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

Online Exclusive Ticket Discounts

The Museum is currently offering two ticket discounts available with online purchase only, including 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).

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True Colours Flags with family of four looking over railing.
 

Become a Member

The best way to experience the compelling stories of the American Revolution is as a Museum Member! Join today enjoy exclusive benefits at the level perfect for you or your family so you can get a year of free Museum admission, free access to the Museum's The Declaration's Journey special exhibition, and much more.

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Explore More Revolutionary History

Make the Museum your first stop in historic Philadelphia before exploring Revolutionary history throughout the city and region.

This image shows the Chestnut Street side of Independence Hall with red brick facade, white window trim, and spire.
 

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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Benjamin Franklin House in Old City Philadelphia looking through the archway.
 

Old City District

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.


Explore the Neighborhood

From the Museum Shop

Shop these staff picks from the Museum Shop as we head into the cooler months!


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A jar with a black lid and white label with brown powder inside
 

Drinking Chocolate

$12

Experience the luxury of colonial America with The Pewter Pot Chocolate Spiced Drinking Chocolate. Inspired by the rich, spiced beverages enjoyed during the Revolutionary era, this blend of cacao, sugar, and warming spices offers a taste of 18th‑century refinement. 

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A pale gray mug with a blue leaf and 1776 painted on it
 

1776 Stoneware Mug

$34

Warm up this autumn with this mug featuring the iconic year 1776.

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A dark green quarter zip sweatshirt with a sun emblem with the words We Are One on the right side of the chest
 

Chain of States Quarter Zip Sweatshirt

$55

Celebrate American unity with this quarter-zip sweatshirt featuring interlocking rings on the back, representing the 13 original colonies, and "We Are One" on the front.

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