Enjoy the Final Days of Summer, Free Admission for Kids During Labor Day Weekend at the Museum, Aug. 30 – Sept. 1

Spend the final days of summer at the Museum of the American Revolution during Labor Day Weekend, Saturday, Aug. 30 – Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, for family-friendly activities, live performances, and more. 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 also try the Museum’s new History Explorers Audio Tour, which was created with ages 7-12 in mind, to help them deeply engage with diverse Revolutionary-era stories. The audio tour contains educational best practices, sensory and tactile directives, and first-person interpretation of historical figures like King George III, Phillis Wheatley, and even a Liberty Tree, to guide listeners from 1763 and Colonial America through today in an imaginative and memorable experience. The History Explorers Audio Tour is available for check out at the Museum’s front desk.

Labor Day Weekend Highlights:

Meet the Revolution: Daniel Sieh | Aug. 30 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.

First-Person Performance: Meet Joseph Plumb Martin | Aug. 30-31 at 1:15 p.m. and 3:15 p.m.
Watch a 30-minute first-person theatrical performance portraying Continental Army soldier Joseph Plumb Martin, one of the thousands of teenaged soldiers in General George Washington's army. The performance stars Chris Roche as Joseph Plumb Martin and was written by Ryan Schwartz.

First-Person Performance: Meet Elizabeth Freeman | Sept. 1 at 1:15 and 3:15 p.m.
Watch a 30-minute first-person theatrical performance portraying the life and experiences of Elizabeth Freeman, also known as Mumbet, a Massachusetts woman who sued for her freedom from enslavement and won. The performance stars Katelyn E. Appiah-Kubi as Elizabeth Freeman and was written by Teresa Miller.

Revolution Place | Daily from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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.

In-Gallery Talk: The Promise of Equality | Daily at 11:30 a.m.
Join a Museum educator in the Declaration of Independence gallery to discuss the promises of the Declaration and how different people, like Elizabeth Freeman and William Findley, seized the opportunity to advocate for equal rights in 1776 and afterwards. Plus, learn more about the connections between these Revolutionary-era events and figures to later movements advocating for equal rights in America. 

Unpack a Sea Chest | Daily at 2:30 p.m.
All hands on deck on the Museum’s replica sloop! Join a Museum educator for stories about what life was like at sea during the Revolutionary War for the Continental Navy, privateers, and prisoners of war, and learn about the different roles needed to operate Revolutionary-era ships.

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 for $3 for members, $4 for groups, and $5 for the public with regular admission. The Museum is open daily from 10 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.