Museum of the American Revolution

• Follow general Washington’s remarkable journey and sit in the presence of his original Revolutionary War headquarters tent during the Washington’s War Tent film.
• 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. A favorite of kids of all ages!
• 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.
• Come face to face with the men, women, and children of the nation’s first Greatest Generation, many of whom lived into the age of photography.
• Find inspiration in the presence of General George Washington’s headquarters tent. This exhibit will bring to life the stories of individuals from all walks of life who saved Washington’s tent from being lost to time and who ultimately fashioned this relic into a symbol of the fragile American republic. On view through January 5, 2025.

Tips

• Learn more about what you'll see at the Museum of the American Revolution.
• To get the full experience, allow about two hours for your visit. If you're short on time, don't miss Washington's War Tent film, playing every hour on the hour.

Amenities

• Dining: Cross Keys Café
• Gift Shops: Museum Shop

Best Time to Visit

• Late morning and early afternoon.

Accessibility

• The Museum of the American Revolution is committed to making its facilities, exhibits, and programs accessible for all audiences in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Please contact the Guest Services Department at 267-579-3596 Voice/TTY or info@amrevmuseum.org in advance of your visit for any special assistance you may need. Get information on accessibility.

Parking/Transportation

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Reservations are required at the following attractions:
Adventure Aquarium (Please note only same-day reservations are available.)

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