For Kids & Families

The Museum was voted the 2023 MetroKids Reader's Choice Awards "Best Indoor Activity."

Inspire the next generation of revolutionaries at home with plenty of hands-on activities and digital experiences for children and their families. At home, explore the Museum's Virtual Field Trip, color the Museum's collection, read archived excerpts of children's books about the American Revolution, make-at-home crafts, and more.

Family Programs are supported by a major grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.

Explore the Museum from Home

Access the Museum from anywhere at any time with our family-friendly resources.

Virtual Field Trip

Take your family on a behind-the-scenes field trip of the Museum with host Lauren Tarshis, author of the I Survived series of children’s historical fiction novels. Plus, enhance your Virtual Field Trip with a downloadable classroom kit, scavenger hunt, and bingo boards.

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Virtual Museum Tour

Explore the Museum's immersive galleries from anywhere at any time through 360-degree panoramic images and audio tour, introduced by Oscar-winning actor Michael Douglas.

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Timeline of the American Revolution

Using historical objects, artworks, and documents from the Museum’s collection, our new Timeline explores both key moments and surprising stories of the American Revolution with high-quality images, video explorations of select items, and ability for users to build their own curated timelines.

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Family-Friendly Resources

At Home Crafts & Activities

Check out a selection of historically inspired crafts and activities below that families can make and do at home.

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Coloring Book Pages

Color the Museum's collection and more with free coloring book pages to download and print from home.

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Virtual Readings & Books for Kids

Browse a curated collection of excerpts from exciting, thought-provoking books about the American Revolution — for kids!

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First-Person Theatrical Performances

The Museum's original first-person theatrical performances bring to life the diverse lives, perspectives, and experiences of people from the Revolutionary era.

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Living History Demonstrations

Dive deeper into Revolutionary era living history with Artisan Field Trips, Meet the Revolution interviews, cooking demos, and more.

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Case Studies & Further Exploration

Can't make it to the Museum or to our Old City neighborhood in Philadelphia? Check out our growing selection of digital resources to visit from anywhere.

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Explore the Museum as a Family

Plan your visit to continue your learning about the Revolutionary era with us at the Museum!

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Plan Your Visit

View our ticket prices, upcoming events, tour options, and more to plan your next visit to the Museum.

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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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Family Memberships

Get all General Museum Member benefits, including free general admission, access to Member-exclusive events, special Members-only discounts in the Museum Shop and Cross Keys Café, and more, for two adults and up to four children!

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History Explorers

As a History Explorer, meet with Museum staff and special guests to play games, make art, hear stories, solve riddles, and explore the people, places, and events of the American Revolution.

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Family Programs are supported by a major grant from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation.