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Hours & Admissions

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Museum Hours
Daily, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. through June 12, 2026
Daily, 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m. starting June 13, 2026
The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.

Cross Keys Café Hours
Daily, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Museum Shop Hours
The Museum Shop is open during the Museum’s operating hours.

Daily Programs
See the daily schedule of talks, films, activities, and more.

Ways to Save
The Museum offers a number of ways to save on admission. Visit our Hours & Admission page for more information.

Old City Walking Tours
Explore the Museum's historic Old City Philadelphia neighborhood with stops at iconic Revolutionary-era sites on daily expert-guided walking tours.

Any Day (No need to pick a specific date or time!) $27
Adults (In-person, walk-up purchase) $27
Adults (Online purchase only) $25
Military, Students & Teachers $21
Seniors (65 & up) $21
Youth (6-17) $14
Children (5 & under) FREE
Members FREE
ACCESS Cardholders & SNAP Recipients (Walk-up only) FREE
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Directions & Parking

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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.

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Tours, Guides & Maps

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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Frequently Asked Questions

View frequently asked questions about the Museum to help you prepare for your visit.
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What's On

See the daily schedule of talks, films, activities, and more.
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Accessibility

Learn more about the Museum's ADA compliant facilities, exhibits, and programs as well as how to request accessibility accommodations.
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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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Visitor Code of Conduct

The Museum of the American Revolution is committed to providing a welcoming, respectful, and engaging environment for all visitors.
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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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Exhibits

The Declaration’s Journey

October 18, 2025 - January 3, 2027
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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President & CEO Dr. R. Scott Stephenson (left) leads a question and answer session with Rhonda Brace (center, speaking) and scholar Kari Winter.

Upcoming Museum Events

Browse all upcoming in-person and online 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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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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Museum Exhibits

Learn more about the Museum's current, upcoming, and past core and special exhibitions.
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Book Member Tickets

Museum Members enjoy special access and benefits throughout the year while also supporting the Museum’s mission.
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Guide for FIFA Visitors

For the FIFA World Cup, the Museum provides visitors from competing countries the chance to see themselves as part of the ongoing Revolution.
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Celebrate the Semiquincentennial: America's 250th Anniversary

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia.
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What’s Happening This Week

Costumed living history interpreter Joel Anderson kneels to the right of the image wearing a blue and gold commander in chief's guard jacket and blacket and fur lined hat while talking to a young visitor at Morristown National Historical Park.
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First Oval Office Project at Washington Square Park in Chicago

June 6, 2026 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Join the First Oval Office Project in Chicago, Illinois, in partnership with The Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Illinois and the Newberry Library, to display the Museum’s hand-sewn replica of General George Washington’s dining tent in Washington Square Park.
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The Declaration's Journey with Emily Sneff and Scott Stephenson

June 6, 2026 from 10-11 a.m.
Dr. R. Scott Stephenson and Dr. Emily Sneff will explore the global and historical impact of our nation's founding document over the course of 250 years during a lecture at the Newberry Library.
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The Declaration of Independence with Danielle Allen and Scott Stephenson

June 6, 2026 from 2-3 p.m.
Dr. Danielle Allen, Professor of Political Philosophy, Public Policy, and Ethics at Harvard University, and Dr. R. Scott Stephenson, Museum President and CEO, will explore the history and impact of the Declaration of Independence in an hour-long hybrid conversation at the Newberry Library.
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