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  1. 101 South Third Street Philadelphia, PA 19106. Open Today 10 am – 5 pm. Located in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, the Museum explores the dramatic, surprising story of the American Revolution and its enduring legacy.

    • Museum of the American Revolution. An expansive collection of art and artifacts from the nation’s Revolutionary Period. The Museum of the American Revolution tells the whole story of the world-changing American War of Independence.
    • Carpenters’ Hall. Meeting place of the First Continental Congress. Fed up with King George’s taxes and trade policies, representatives from 12 colonies (Georgia didn’t attend) gathered at Carpenters’ Hall in 1774 for the First Continental Congress and voted on a trade embargo, the first of many unified acts of defiance against the realm.
    • City Tavern. Colonial America is recreated at this authentic tavern in Old City. After long days of debating the future of the colonies, Washington, Jefferson, Franklin and others gathered here for an early version of happy hour.
    • Declaration (Graff) House. Where Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence. It’s hard to believe that the Graff House (also known as Declaration House), situated just blocks from the hustle and bustle of Independence Hall, was once a country refuge providing Thomas Jefferson with the peace and quiet he needed to draft the Declaration of Independence.
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  3. Museum Hours: Daily, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Museum is closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Cross Keys Café. Daily, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Museum Shop. The Museum Shop is open during the Museum’s operating hours. All guests must enter through the Museum’s main entrance.

  4. Jul 3, 2017 · Stop by the smallest national park in the country, the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial at 3rd and Pine. It was the home of a Polish revolutionary war fighter who moved to Philadelphia and was BFFs with Thomas Jefferson. Open in Google Maps. 301 Pine St, Philadelphia, PA 19106. (215) 965-2305.

  5. Our Partners. Philadelphia Visitor Center Corporation. 599 Market Street. 1 N. Independence Mall West. Philadelphia, PA 19106. (800) 537-7676. Contact Us. Site by Bluecadet. Experience the story of the American Revolution, from its origins to its continuing relevance, at the museum dedicated to bringing to life the events, people, and ideals of ...

  6. The Independence Seaport Museum, dedicated to exploring the maritime history of the Delaware River, the Delaware Bay and tributaries, opened on Philadelphia’s waterfront in July 1995 after more than 35 years of rich history as the Philadelphia Maritime Museum.

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