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The Declaration's Journey

The Declaration's Journey 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.

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Hours & Admission
Directions & Parking
Daily Programs
Tours, Guides & Maps
Shop & Dine
Frequently Asked Questions
Kids & Families
Book a Group or Field Trip

Plan Your Visit

Overview
Hours & Admission
Directions & Parking
Daily Programs
Tours, Guides & Maps
Shop & Dine
Frequently Asked Questions
Kids & Families
Book a Group or Field Trip

Events

Exhibits

Current
Past
Upcoming
Off-Site
Online

Exhibits

Overview
Current
Past
Upcoming
Off-Site
Online

Program Series

Read the Revolution Speaker Series
Meet the Revolution
Interpretive Programs
Revolution at the Library
First Oval Office Project
AmRev Presents

Program Series

Overview
Read the Revolution Speaker Series
Meet the Revolution
Interpretive Programs
Revolution at the Library
First Oval Office Project
AmRev Presents

Rent Our Venues

Accessibility in the Museum

Learn & Explore

Close-up of a newspaper article beginning with the words "In Congress, July 4, 1776"

Celebrate the Semiquincentennial

The 250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States is happening in 2026.

Explore

Collection Highlights

Objects
Artwork
Printed Works
Washington's War Tents
Patriots of Color Archive

Collection Highlights

Overview
Objects
Artwork
Printed Works
Washington's War Tents
Patriots of Color Archive

Digital Experiences

Timeline of the American Revolution
Interactive Features
Online Exhibits
360-Degree Virtual Tours

Citizenship Initiative

Digital Experiences

Overview
Timeline of the American Revolution
Interactive Features
Online Exhibits
360-Degree Virtual Tours

Citizenship Initiative

Teacher Resources

Plan a Field Trip
Virtual Field Trip
Teacher Resource Guides
Mini Lesson Plans
Teaching Slavery in the Age of Revolution
Professional Development Workshops
Virtual Distance Learning Programs

Teacher Resources

Overview
Plan a Field Trip
Virtual Field Trip
Teacher Resource Guides
Mini Lesson Plans
Teaching Slavery in the Age of Revolution
Professional Development Workshops
Virtual Distance Learning Programs

At-Home Activities

Read the Revolution
Books for Kids
Revolution Around the World
Crafts & Activities
The Proclamation Blog
Living History Features
Watch Programs

At-Home Activities

Overview
Read the Revolution
Books for Kids
Revolution Around the World
Crafts & Activities
The Proclamation Blog
Living History Features
Watch Programs

Join & Support

Visitors of the Museum of the American Revolution in the Liberty Tree gallery which features a Liberty Tree

Jeff Fusco

Support Our Mission

Your donation helps us continue to uncover and share compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked the American experiment.

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General Membership
Museum Circle
Young Friends
Revolution Society & George Washington Council
National Leadership Council
PECO Family Membership

For Members

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Member FAQs
Events For Members

Become a Member

Overview
General Membership
Museum Circle
Young Friends
Revolution Society & George Washington Council
National Leadership Council
PECO Family Membership

For Members

Overview
Book Member Tickets
Member FAQs
Events For Members

Give to the Museum

Donate Online
Collections Society
Planned Giving: Liberty Society
Tribute Gifts
Securities Gifts & Electronic Transfers
Object Donations
Employer Matching Gift Programs
Donor-Advised Fund
Combined Federal Campaign
Patriots Ledger

Give to the Museum

Overview
Donate Online
Collections Society
Planned Giving: Liberty Society
Tribute Gifts
Securities Gifts & Electronic Transfers
Object Donations
Employer Matching Gift Programs
Donor-Advised Fund
Combined Federal Campaign
Patriots Ledger

Corporate Partnerships

Pennsylvania EITC
Corporate Values Tours

Signature Events

Lenfest Spirit of the American Revolution Award
The Carl M. Buchholz Memorial Lecture
George Washington Council Dinner
Travel with the Museum

Corporate Partnerships

Overview
Pennsylvania EITC
Corporate Values Tours

Signature Events

Overview
Lenfest Spirit of the American Revolution Award
The Carl M. Buchholz Memorial Lecture
George Washington Council Dinner
Travel with the Museum

Donate Shop

Buy Tickets

Home

At the Museum

The Declaration's Journey

The Declaration's Journey 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.

Learn More

Plan Your Visit

Hours & Admission
Directions & Parking
Daily Programs
Tours, Guides & Maps
Shop & Dine
Frequently Asked Questions
Kids & Families
Book a Group or Field Trip

Plan Your Visit

Overview
Hours & Admission
Directions & Parking
Daily Programs
Tours, Guides & Maps
Shop & Dine
Frequently Asked Questions
Kids & Families
Book a Group or Field Trip

Events

Exhibits

Current
Past
Upcoming
Off-Site
Online

Exhibits

Overview
Current
Past
Upcoming
Off-Site
Online

Program Series

Read the Revolution Speaker Series
Meet the Revolution
Interpretive Programs
Revolution at the Library
First Oval Office Project
AmRev Presents

Program Series

Overview
Read the Revolution Speaker Series
Meet the Revolution
Interpretive Programs
Revolution at the Library
First Oval Office Project
AmRev Presents

Rent Our Venues

Accessibility in the Museum

Learn & Explore

Celebrate the Semiquincentennial

The 250th anniversary, or Semiquincentennial, of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States is happening in 2026.

Explore

Collection Highlights

Objects
Artwork
Printed Works
Washington's War Tents
Patriots of Color Archive

Collection Highlights

Overview
Objects
Artwork
Printed Works
Washington's War Tents
Patriots of Color Archive

Digital Experiences

Timeline of the American Revolution
Interactive Features
Online Exhibits
360-Degree Virtual Tours

Citizenship Initiative

Digital Experiences

Overview
Timeline of the American Revolution
Interactive Features
Online Exhibits
360-Degree Virtual Tours

Citizenship Initiative

Teacher Resources

Plan a Field Trip
Virtual Field Trip
Teacher Resource Guides
Mini Lesson Plans
Teaching Slavery in the Age of Revolution
Professional Development Workshops
Virtual Distance Learning Programs

Teacher Resources

Overview
Plan a Field Trip
Virtual Field Trip
Teacher Resource Guides
Mini Lesson Plans
Teaching Slavery in the Age of Revolution
Professional Development Workshops
Virtual Distance Learning Programs

At-Home Activities

Read the Revolution
Books for Kids
Revolution Around the World
Crafts & Activities
The Proclamation Blog
Living History Features
Watch Programs

At-Home Activities

Overview
Read the Revolution
Books for Kids
Revolution Around the World
Crafts & Activities
The Proclamation Blog
Living History Features
Watch Programs

Join & Support

Jeff Fusco

Support Our Mission

Your donation helps us continue to uncover and share compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked the American experiment.

Donate Today

Become a Member