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Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia, PA

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Museum of the American Revolution

Museum of the American Revolution is a museum in Philadelphia, PA, part of the Philadelphia guide. Cost: $25 to $50.

101 S 3rd St · Philadelphia, PA

Why you should go…

George Washington's original field headquarters tent, dramatically unveiled in its own theater, is worth the visit alone, but the whole museum makes the Revolution feel urgent and human through immersive galleries, artifacts, and full-scale tableaus. It sits in the heart of Old City, minutes from Independence Hall, making it the perfect deep-dive after you've seen the landmarks.

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