Cross Keys Café will be closed for the primary election on April 23. The Museum will be open normal hours, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Plan Your Visit

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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.

Family Four-Pack (Online purchase only) $57
Any Day (No need to pick a specific date or time!) $25
Adults (In-person, walk-up purchase) $24
Adults (Online purchase only) $22
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.

A visitor engagement associate educates families on the Privateer Ship in the galleries.
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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.
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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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A father holds his child as they look at the Forten family tree in the Museum's Black Founders exhibit.
 

Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia

February 11 - November 26, 2023
Black Founders: The Forten Family of Philadelphia explored the story of James Forten and his descendants as they navigated the American Revolution and cross-racial relationships in Philadelphia to later become leaders in the abolition movement in the lead-up to the Civil War.
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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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What’s Happening This Week

A painted silk parade banner featuring a portrait of the Marquis de Lafayette displayed in the Witness to Revolution exhibit.
A recreated of an end of Washington's tent displayed with his camp bed and additional camp items.

AmRev Presents: French History Night

April 19, 2024, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Join fellow Francophiles for a festive happy hour soirée hosted by Museum curator James Taub, who will connect French history to the American Revolution in a special interactive presentation.
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Educator Deep Dive on Washington's War Tent

April 25, 2024, 7-8:30 p.m.
In this free professional development workshop, educators will explore the Witness to Revolution: The Unlikely Travels of Washington's Tent Teacher Resource Guide to help students dig deeper into the journey of General George Washington's headquarters tent.
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