Cap Off Your Semiquincentennial Summer at the Museum With Activities, Free Admission for Kids During Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 5–7

Children Under 12 Receive Free Admission With Tickets Purchased On Site

Spend the final days of the Semiquincentennial summer at the Museum of the American Revolution during Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, Sept. 5 – Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, for living history, special talks, and hands-on activities for the whole family to enjoy. Throughout the holiday weekend, children 12 and under will receive free admission when tickets are purchased at the front desk (free admission is not redeemable online). 

Young visitors can explore the kid-friendly features of our current special exhibition, The Declaration’s Journey, presented by Griffin Catalyst, which recounts the 250-year legacy and global impact of the Declaration of Independence. They can also engage with our core galleries through experiences created just for them, including our History Explorers Audio Tour, created with ages 7-12 to help them deeply engage with diverse Revolutionary-era stories, and Revolution Place, our family-friendly discovery center.  

Labor Day Weekend Highlights Include: 

The Declaration's Journey | Daily

The Declaration's Journey, presented by Griffin Catalyst, explores the history and global impact of the Declaration of Independence from 1776 to today, as well as how it informed more than 100 other nations' independence movements. 

Revolution Place | Daily  

The Museum’s family-friendly discovery center, Revolution Place, will be open daily to explore the Museum’s lively, diverse Old City neighborhood during the 1700s through hands-on exploration in three key recreated historical environments, including a military encampment, a tavern, and an 18th-century home. Don’t miss your change to color your own We Demand poster, inspired by the signs carried at the 1963 March on Washington. 

Meet the Revolution: Daniel Sieh | Sept. 5 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 

Living historian Daniel Sieh will join the Museum to help explore the lives of Asians in the United States in the 18th century. Through documents, activities, and objects, Daniel will unpack how global trade connected the lives of Asian sailors, soldiers, traders, and enslaved people as they navigated American society as strangers from a distant land. 

10-Minute Talk: Marketplace and Revolution | Daily at 12:30 p.m. 

In the Revolutionary era, what you bought and who you bought it from said a lot about who you were and where your loyalties lie. Join a Museum educator to learn more about Revolutionary-era trades and goods related to the "consumer revolution." 

10-Minute Talk: The March on Washington | Daily at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. 

Learn more about the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and examine an advance copy of Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech on display in our special exhibition. 

Discovery Cart: Artisans and Maker | Daily from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Join a Museum educator at a hands-on discovery cart featuring replica objects to learn more about the artisans and makers of the Revolutionary era who helped supply the Continental Army and produced everyday household goods. 

Discovery Cart: The Declaration's Journey | Daily 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 

Join a Museum educator at a discovery cart in The Declaration's Journey special exhibition to learn more about printing in the 18th century with replica objects and reproduction documents. 

All Labor Day Weekend activities are included with regular Museum admission. The Museum’s audio tours, including the History Explorers Audio Tour, can be accessed on a Museum-issued device available for check out at the front desk or on your own mobile device for $3 for members, $4 for groups, and $5 for the public with regular admission. The Museum is open daily from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Tickets to the Museum can be purchased by calling 215.253.6731, at AmRevMuseum.org, or at the front desk. Save $2 per adult ticket by purchasing online. All tickets are valid for two consecutive days. 

About Museum of the American Revolution 

The Museum of the American Revolution uncovers and shares compelling stories about the diverse people and complex events that sparked America’s ongoing experiment in liberty, equality, and self-government. Through the Museum’s unmatched collection, immersive galleries, powerful theater experiences, and interactive elements, visitors gain a deeper appreciation for how this nation came to be and feel inspired to consider their role in ensuring that the promise of the American Revolution endures. Located just steps away from Independence Hall, the Museum serves as a portal to the region’s many Revolutionary sites, sparking interest, providing context, and encouraging exploration. The Museum, which opened on April 19, 2017, is an independent, non-profit, and non-partisan organization. For more information, visit www.AmRevMuseum.org or call 877.740.1776.