The American Revolution was dramatic, gritty, and full of uncertainty- an era of unparalleled political and social upheaval, even by today’s standards. Museum visitors are invited to explore this rich and complicated era and its connections to our world today. 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.
HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
General Admission + Audio Tour: Please only select this option if you wish to reserve a sanitized, Museum-issued wand.
Languages: Audio Guides Available in English, Spanish, French only. Please select preferred language during checkout.
Follow George Washington’s remarkable journey and sit in the presence of his original Revolutionary War headquarters tent. Stand beneath the branches and lanterns of a life-size reproduction of the Boston Liberty Tree. Read the list of grievances leveled the against the King from authentic printings of the Declaration of Independence. Stand among life-size replicas of members of the Oneida Indian Nation and listen to the intense debate that led to their decision to break with the Iroquois Confederacy and join the American cause. Experience the fear and frenzy of the front lines as you are confronted by an all-out British infantry charge at the Battle of Brandywine. Climb aboard a replica privateer ship to experience the war at sea. Learn about the wartime reality that faced many freed and enslaved African Americans and explore the contradictions between the fight for American liberty and the persistence of American slavery.
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Mobile tickets and vouchers should be redeemed at the admission desk on the ground level of the Museum of the American Revolution.