National Constitution Center

Civil War & Reconstruction

The National Constitution Center’s new permanent exhibit, Civil War and Reconstruction: The Battle for Freedom and Equality, is the first in America devoted to exploring how constitutional clashes over slavery set the stage for the Civil War, and how the nation transformed the Constitution after the war to more fully embrace the Declaration of Independence’s promise of liberty and equality.

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The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote

Celebrate Women’s History Month with a Members-only tour of The 19th Amendment: How Women Won the Vote at the National Constitution Center. Coordinator of Learning Experience Madison Steele and Senior Exhibition Developer Elena Popchock will offer a behind-the scenes look at the exhibit while discussing the triumphs and struggles that led to the ratification of the 19th Amendment, and the artifacts, displays, and interactive pieces that make up this extraordinary exhibit.

THEMED - Stories of We the People

THEMED - Battle of the Branches

THEMED - SCOTUS and Schools Case Studies

Constitutional Career Days

EXP TOUR - Main Exhibition

Scout Day

EXP TOUR - Signer's Hall

Judge Chats

VIP Tour

General Admission

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.

Please note: Online sales for dates beyond Monday, December 8, are temporarily unavailable. Tickets for these dates may be purchased in person at the box office, or online beginning Wednesday, December 10, when online sales resume.

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.

Museum of the American Revolution (ticket valid all day)

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.

Bill of Rights Trivia Night

Celebrate the season and the Bill of Rights at the National Constitution Center on Saturday, December 27, with free admission and free food from 4:15–6:30 p.m. Join us for an evening of historically-themed Quizzo, with prizes for the top three teams. Entry to the trivia contest is free and open to all ages. You can also enjoy the museum's galleries, including Signers’ Hall, The 19th Amendment, and Civil War and Reconstruction. Beginning at 5 p.m., a cash bar will be available for guests over 21.