On the eve of Constitution Day, constitutional scholar Akhil Reed Amar of Yale Law School discusses his new book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920, which explores the transformative amendments that redefined freedom, equality, and voting rights in the post–Civil War era. Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, moderates.
A book sale and signing will follow the program.
U.S. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett joins National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen for a special Constitution Day conversation to discuss her new book, Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and the Constitution. Justice Barrett reflects on her journey to the Court and offers a glimpse into her role (and daily life) as a justice, including her deliberative process and how she approaches interpreting the Constitution.
A book sale and signing will follow the program.
Ticket Limit: Each guest may register for only one ticket. A separate registration is required for every attendee. Due to security requirements for this event, guests who register for more than one ticket may not be guaranteed admittance.
Join National Constitution Center President and CEO Jeffrey Rosen and Atlantic Editor-in-Chief Jeffrey Goldberg for the launch of Rosen’s new book, The Pursuit of Liberty: How Hamilton vs. Jefferson Ignited the Lasting Battle Over Power in America. The book explores how the opposing constitutional visions of Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton have defined the nation since its founding, shaped presidents from Washington to Trump, and continued to drive today’s debates over government power.
A book sale and signing will follow the program.
This program is presented in partnership with The Atlantic and the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History.
Please note: Construction is underway for two new galleries coming in 2026. Some museum experiences may be impacted which is temporarily closed from July 9–September 3, 2025. The Center is currently offering discounted admission to visitors.
Select your entry date and time above. You can arrive any time between your selected entry time and museum closing. Your ticket includes access to all of our exhibits, including the new First Amendment gallery, and Freedom Rising, a 17-minute theatrical performance, which runs every hour starting at 10:15 a.m.
Members and 1787 Society: Please sign in to receive your discount. Discounts will be applied after you have added items to your cart.
Book your group of 15 or more today! To make a group reservation, call group sales at 215.409.6800, email groupsales@constitutioncenter.org or complete one of our online request forms.
5–6:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30–7:30 p.m. Program
The National Constitution Center and PBS present A MORE PERFECT UNION, a conversation about America’s founding and how the ideas and values articulated 250 years ago remain relevant to our democracy today.
The program will be recorded live at the National Constitution Center, and feature THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION director Ken Burns in conversation with Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, Melody Barnes, executive director of the University of Virginia’s Karsh Institute of Democracy, and Yuval Levin, director of social, cultural, and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute.
This event is being filmed, photographed, and recorded. By being present, you consent to the use of your image, appearance, likeness and/or voice, and the image, appearance, likeness and/or voice of your minor children, by the National Constitution Center; WETA; PBS; and their successors, licensees and assigns, in all media, throughout the universe, in perpetuity.
The taping will last approximately 90 minutes and is being taped without intermission for premiere on PBS stations nationwide on November 24, 2025 at 9:00 p.m. ET (check local listings).
This program is presented in partnership with PBS, PEW, and WETA.
Join us for a night of 1787-themed family fun at the National Constitution Center! Go back in time to the year the Constitution was signed and experience 18th-century-themed crafts and activities that are educational and engaging for the whole family. All activities are free with admission.
- Experience our print shop with a live demonstration using an 18th-century printing press;
- Commission your very own silhouette portrait from local artist Ted Stuessy;
- Get creative with our calligraphy craft station or candle making workshop;
- Or choose your own adventure and experience the National Constitution Center galleries at night by flashlight
Plan your visit back in time to 1787 Philadelphia with aa family night at the National Constitution Center.
Please note: this program is best suited for children ages 6-12.
Your joint ticket will provide you with general admission access to the Museum of the American Revolution's exhibits including the sweeping film, REVOLUTION!, and the WASHINGTON’S WAR TENT which showcases George Washington’s own headquarters tent.