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Museum of the American Revolution
The Museum of the American Revolution tells the story of the Revolutionary War in Philadelphia's Old City. The museum is an IBCCES Certified Autism Center: its accessibility page lists a Sensory Guide, noise-reducing headphones at the Reception Desk and the Battle of Brandywine Theater, sensory kits to borrow, a quiet room, and a social story at the Front Desk. Quarterly Relaxed Experience Mornings (9–10:30 a.m.) lower the sound effects, raise the light levels, limit crowds, and skip the films, with accessibility-trained staff and free tickets. It suits history fans who need the gallery experience adjusted, not just quieter.
Contact & location
- Address
- 101 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Old City
- Website
- www.amrevmuseum.org
Directions Sensory program page
No phone number is published in this listing's sources — use the website or the key link above to contact the business.
Decision snapshot
- Evidence tier
- Tier A — Confirmed on official source
- Quiet hours / sensory sessions
- Relaxed Experience Mornings (quarterly, 9–10:30 a.m.): lower sound effects, higher light levels, limited crowds, and no films; free tickets (per the museum's event page).
- Sensory bags / kits
- Sensory kits are available to borrow; noise-reducing headphones are available at the Reception Desk and the Battle of Brandywine Theater.
- Quiet room / quiet space
- A quiet room is available (per the museum's accessibility page).
- Certification held (named by venue)
- IBCCES Certified Autism Center™ (per the museum's accessibility page).
Sensory provisions, quiet hours, and programs change without notice. Information here is sourced and dated, but always confirm with the venue before visiting — especially before travelling for a scheduled sensory program.
Sensory provisions, in detail: Sensory provisions
| Quiet / sensory hours | Relaxed Experience Mornings (quarterly, 9–10:30 a.m.): lower sound effects, higher light levels, limited crowds, and no films; free tickets (per the museum's event page). Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · 2026-10-28 |
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| Quiet room or space | A quiet room is available (per the museum's accessibility page). Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Sensory bags / kits | Sensory kits are available to borrow; noise-reducing headphones are available at the Reception Desk and the Battle of Brandywine Theater. Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Staff training (as published) | Accessibility-trained staff, alongside the museum's IBCCES Certified Autism Center designation. Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Social story / visual guide | A social story is available at the Front Desk. Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Advance / desensitisation visits | Not documented (not documented) Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Low-crowd times | Not documented (not documented) Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Lighting | Higher light levels during Relaxed Experience Mornings. Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Noise / music notes | Lower sound effects during Relaxed Experience Mornings; a Sensory Guide is published for the galleries. Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · 2026-10-28 |
| Certifications held (as published by the venue) | IBCCES Certified Autism Center™ (per the museum's accessibility page). Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · 2026-10-28 |
Before you go
- Quiet hours / sensory sessions: Relaxed Experience Mornings (quarterly, 9–10:30 a.m.): lower sound effects, higher light levels, limited crowds, and no films; free tickets (per the museum's event page). — Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org), 2026-10-28
- Sensory bags / kits: Sensory kits are available to borrow; noise-reducing headphones are available at the Reception Desk and the Battle of Brandywine Theater. — Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org), 2026-10-28
- Quiet room / quiet space: A quiet room is available (per the museum's accessibility page). — Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org), 2026-10-28
Questions families ask about this place
When are the sensory-friendly / quiet hours at Museum of the American Revolution?
Relaxed Experience Mornings (quarterly, 9–10:30 a.m.): lower sound effects, higher light levels, limited crowds, and no films; free tickets (per the museum's event page). (Source: Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org), last checked 2026-10-28. Provisions change — confirm with the venue before visiting.
Does Museum of the American Revolution have sensory bags or kits?
Sensory kits are available to borrow; noise-reducing headphones are available at the Reception Desk and the Battle of Brandywine Theater. (Source: Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org), last checked 2026-10-28.
What sensory provisions does Museum of the American Revolution document?
Museum of the American Revolution's own published pages document: Dedicated quiet hours, Quiet room, Sensory bags / kits, Staff training, Social story / pre-visit guide. Each provision on this page names its source and the date we checked it (2026-10-28). Provisions the venue does not publish show as "not documented" — that means unpublished, not necessarily absent.
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Source & freshness
Source: Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org) · Last checked: 2026-10-28
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Change log
- 2026-10-28 — Initial record from venue's published accessibility/program page.
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Museum of the American Revolution — visit-prep card
Tier A — Confirmed on official source · Last checked 2026-10-28 · Source: Museum of the American Revolution — Visit Accessibility (amrevmuseum.org)
- Address
- 101 South Third Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106
- Sensory program page
- https://www.amrevmuseum.org/at-the-museum/visit/visit-accessibility
Key facts
- Quiet hours / sensory sessions: Relaxed Experience Mornings (quarterly, 9–10:30 a.m.): lower sound effects, higher light levels, limited crowds, and no films; free tickets (per the museum's event page).
- Sensory bags / kits: Sensory kits are available to borrow; noise-reducing headphones are available at the Reception Desk and the Battle of Brandywine Theater.
- Quiet room / quiet space: A quiet room is available (per the museum's accessibility page).
- Certification held (named by venue): IBCCES Certified Autism Center™ (per the museum's accessibility page).
Questions to ask before you order
- Can we do a short practice or familiarisation visit before the real one?
Sensory provisions, quiet hours, and programs change without notice. Information here is sourced and dated, but always confirm with the venue before visiting — especially before travelling for a scheduled sensory program.