
Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour
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Is Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour worth booking?
Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour is a 1-hour experience in Philadelphia, United States, from $60 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 24 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (24)
- Duration
- 1 hours
- From
- $60 per person
The American Revolution was dramatic, gritty, and full of uncertainty- an era of unparalleled political and social upheaval, even by today’s standards. This 60-minute guided tour offers visitors an exclusive opportunity
What you get
About this experience
The American Revolution was dramatic, gritty, and full of uncertainty- an era of unparalleled political and social upheaval, even by today’s standards. This 60-minute guided tour offers visitors an exclusive opportunity to see the Museum's exhibits before we open. Our museum experts will enhance your experience with additional insight into the artifacts and exhibits, provide behind-the-scenes details of the Museum’s creation, and inspire guests to dig deeper into the stories behind objects on display. MUSEUM HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE - Two-day admission. - Printed museum maps and guides available in English, Spanish, French, German, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and Japanese. - Access to special exhibits is included with your admission! Be sure to budget extra time to explore after your guided tour. - Museum shop featuring unique gifts, books, and artifact reproductions not found in other Historic Philadelphia gift shops.
What's included
Included
- Early Access: Entry into the museum before the General Public
- Skip-The-Line Admission Ticket
- All taxes, fees, and handling charges
- Admission to the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia
- Special exhibitions when applicable
- 1-Hour Guided Tour of the Museum
Not included
- Food and drinks
What you'll see and do
Museum of the American Revolution
This 60-minute guided tour offers visitors an exclusive opportunity to see the Museum's exhibits before we open. Our museum experts will enhance your experience with additional insight into the artifacts and exhibits, provide behind-the-scenes details of the Museum’s creation, and inspire guests to dig deeper into the stories behind objects on display. We encourage guests to explore on their own after the completion of a tour.
Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Philadelphia
Museum of the American Revolution
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Museum of the American Revolution
Options you can book
Early Access Guided Tour: TDJ
Early Access Guide Tour: TDJ: Join us for a 60-minute exclusive access guided tour of the Museum’s special exhibition, The Declaration’s Journey. Duration: 1 hour
Early Access Guided Tour: Core
Early Access Guided Tour: Core: This 60-minute guided tour offers visitors an exclusive opportunity to see the Museum's exhibits before we open. Duration: 1 hour
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Museum of the American Revolution
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 24 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
5 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Good for families
2 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Traveler reviews
24 verified traveler reviews for Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Good small group tour
Excellent short small group (we had six) tour of the new Declaration of Independence exhibit and then we were free to see the rest of the museum. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and interesting. We were the only people in the museum, which was very nice.
via Viator
Go see it!!!
The small group tour was great! We could hear what our guide was talking about, he pointed out interesting points.
via Viator
Bad tour guide
Your guide didn’t know what she was talking about. Didn’t let us touch anything that we were allowed to touch. Yelled at us for no apparent reason. Horrible experience. Museum seems cool, just make sure you get the write tour.
via Tripadvisor
Excellent Museum and Displays
The Museum of the American Revolution was a great experience. The America Rising film was very well done, and the interactive exhibits and model displays were fascinating and informative. The museum does an excellent job bringing the Revolutionary War era to life. Even the Revolution-themed trail mix in the café was a fun and creative touch. Highly recommend this museum for anyone interested in American history.
via Tripadvisor
Inspiring museum on the American Revolution
Great museum about the American Revolution. We spent 5 hours here. It definitely takes more than the 2 hours they recommend, unless you breeze through it as quickly as possible without reading anything. They have several films, a presentation about George Washington's tent, and the main museum exhibit. The main exhibit is nice because it takes you chronologically through the war. Currently, until 2027, they have a special exhibit "The Declaration's Journey," about the Declaration of Independence and how it inspired independence movements around the world. We found that really interesting because that's not something that you typically learn about in history classes or in books about the Revolutionary War.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 8
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 48
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Philadelphia.
How much does Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour cost?
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Prices start at $60 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Philadelphia usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour take?
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Plan for about 1 hour from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Philadelphia is not rushed.
Is Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 24 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in Philadelphia, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour?
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Around 8 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Philadelphia can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Philadelphia and add a light layer if any part of the 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Early Entry: Museum of the American Revolution Admission & 1-Hour Guided Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Philadelphia within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Philadelphia?
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Philadelphia's core is walkable: Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell need timed entry, the mural arts programme runs the largest public art collection in the country, and the Reading Terminal and Italian Market food walks fill the middle of the day. Outty Ranking favours operators who secure Independence Hall tickets rather than sending you to the visitor centre queue. On Outty we rank every Philadelphia experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Revolution and the Founders: History Tour of Philadelphia, Dark Philly Adult Night Tour, Philadelphia Old City Historic Walking Tour with 10+ Top Sites. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Philadelphia?
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April to June and September to October, mild weather and open patios. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Philadelphia?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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