The Revolution Museum Entry
In short: Philadelphia: Museum of the American Revolution Entry is admission to the museum at 101 South 3rd Street, valid for 2 consecutive days with in-and-out access, sold by the museum. According to the listing it includes the orientation film “Revolution”, the film “Washington’s War Tent”, an optional audio guide and special exhibitions. The listing advises planning 3 or more hours.
What it is
Admission to the Museum of the American Revolution, which the listing describes as “located steps from Independence Hall”. It is a separate building from the Liberty Bell Center, a few blocks east of the bell. Hours and admission details are published on amrevmuseum.org.
The visit, as the listing sets it out
- Admission, valid for 2 consecutive days, in and out.
- The orientation film “Revolution”, about 15 minutes.
- An optional audio guide in English, Spanish or French.
- The film “Washington’s War Tent”, about 12 minutes.
- Printed guides, also in German, Mandarin, Japanese and Vietnamese.
- Special exhibitions.
What it shows of the bell
Nothing directly: the Liberty Bell is not in this museum. It sits in the Liberty Bell Center on Independence Mall. Entry to the Liberty Bell Center at 526 Market Street is free, with no ticket and first come, first served entry, open daily 9 am to 5 pm according to the NPS (check nps.gov before visiting). Both can fit in one day, and the 2-day validity allows the museum to be split around a bell visit and an Independence Hall tour.
Who it suits
Visitors who want more time with the Revolution than the bell and Independence Hall give, and anyone looking for an indoor plan on a rainy day. The listing marks it as wheelchair accessible. The highlights walk enters the same museum for a live demonstration and includes discounted admission, per its own listing.
What travellers mention
Brian from the UK calls it one of the best museums he has visited anywhere.
Practicalities
Included
- Admission, valid 2 consecutive days
- Orientation film “Revolution”
- Optional audio guide (English, Spanish, French)
- Film “Washington’s War Tent”
- Printed guides (also German, Mandarin, Japanese, Vietnamese)
- Special exhibitions
Not included
- Food and drinks
The listing does not allow selfie sticks, flash photography or tripods. The Museum of the American Revolution page covers the museum and its location in more detail.
With 3 or more hours advised by the listing, a morning at the bell and Independence Hall followed by an afternoon at the museum keeps the walking between them short.
Two alternatives
Walk + museum demoPhiladelphia: History, Highlights & Revolution Walking Tour
Includes Independence HallPhiladelphia: Revolution and The Founders History Tour
Frequently asked questions
Is the Liberty Bell inside the Museum of the American Revolution?
No. The bell is in the Liberty Bell Center at 526 Market Street, a few blocks west of the museum. Where the real bell is covers it.
How long is the museum ticket valid?
Two consecutive days, with in-and-out access, according to the listing, which advises planning 3 or more hours.
What languages does the museum audio guide cover?
The listing gives an optional audio guide in English, Spanish and French, and printed guides also in German, Mandarin, Japanese and Vietnamese. Current details are on the museum page and amrevmuseum.org.