Museum · 1 block from Society Hill Hotel
Museum of the American Revolution
The Museum of the American Revolution opened in 2017 at 3rd and Chestnut, one block from Society Hill Hotel. It is the first and only museum with a comprehensive narrative of the Revolutionary War and its aftermath, and it houses George Washington's actual campaign tent — an irreplaceable artifact that headlines the permanent collection.
Walking distance
2 min on foot
1 block from 301 Chestnut
Address
101 S 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Hours
Typically open daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM. Check amrevmuseum.org for current hours.
Admission
Paid admission — adult around $21 at last check; discounts for youth, students, military, and seniors.
Hours and admission change seasonally. For the authoritative schedule and any day-of closures, check the official site.
What to expect
What a visit actually looks like.
Plan 2–3 hours for the permanent collection. The narrative is chronological, from pre-1763 colonial tensions through the Constitution. Highlights include the Oneida Indian Nation gallery (often overlooked elsewhere), a full-scale privateer ship deck, a surviving Liberty Tree branch, and the dramatic climax: Washington's headquarters tent, shown once an hour in a darkened 10-minute presentation that is genuinely affecting. The museum also runs strong rotating special exhibits — recent ones on women of the Revolution, the Marquis de Lafayette, and espionage.
A short history.
The museum's collection began with William Henry Trexler and the Valley Forge Historical Society in the 1900s; Washington's tent was acquired in 1878 by the Revered W. Herbert Burk. After nearly a century in storage and temporary exhibition, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and private donors funded the permanent building, which was designed by Robert A.M. Stern and opened April 19, 2017 — the 242nd anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord.
Tips for visiting
- 01Book tickets online in advance — a same-day visit is usually fine, but weekends sell timed slots.
- 02Don't skip the Washington tent presentation — it runs on the hour and is the emotional center of the visit.
- 03Allow 2.5 hours for the full permanent collection plus one special exhibit.
- 04Café on-site; or walk a block for lunch options on 2nd Street.
While you’re in the neighborhood
Three more within a few blocks.
Staying in Old City?
Society Hill Hotel is 1 block from Museum of the American Revolution.
Twelve rooms in an 1832 building at 301 Chestnut, in the heart of Old City. Walk everywhere you came to Philadelphia to see — Museum of the American Revolution is a 2-minute walk from our front door. Mobile keycode check-in. No front desk. Piccolina, a contemporary Italian restaurant, on the ground floor.
- · Walk to Independence Hall in 4 min
- · Restaurant downstairs
- · Mobile check-in, no desk
- · 1832 building, fully restored
Reserve a room
Mobile keycode check-in. No front desk.