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.

EXP TOUR - Main Exhibition

Scout Day

EXP TOUR - Signer's Hall

EXP TOUR - 19th Amendment Exhibit

Kids Town Hall

NCC Across America TEST scheduled program

Active Shooter Preparedness Training

 

Join the National Constitution Center (NCC), for the upcoming ‘Active Shooter Preparedness Training’, presentation on April 9, 2024. A lead FBI Special Agent will guide us through an interactive session providing you with additional knowledge regarding active shooter incidents and best courses of action to take if every put in that situation. 

 

Please RSVP below to reserve your spot as space is limited. 

 

Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Location: National Constitution Center; 525 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA 19106; Kirby Auditorium

 

 

Wawa Community Day - The Art and Science of Positivity

The Journey of an Artifact: From Storage to Exhibition - Spring 2024

Get a Members-only behind-the-scenes look at the artifacts featured in the National Constitution Center’s newest exhibit, The First Amendment, on Tuesday, May 21, from 3:30-4:30 pm, at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

Join the Center’s Registrar Theresa Altieri, Assistant Exhibition Developer Marygrace Kennedy, and Curatorial Assistant Emily Sabol Splaine to learn how they selected the objects to showcase how Americans have exercised and challenged their First Amendment freedoms. Discover where they come from, what stories they tell, how we display them safely in the gallery, and more!

Event Information

Tuesday, May 21, 3:30-4:30 pm
National Constitution Center
525 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Space is limited!

If you have questions about registration, contact Membership@constitutioncenter.org. 

General Admission

 

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.

Become a Member: Click here to purchase a membership and get your visit for free!

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.

African American Museum in Philadelphia

 

Your joint ticket will provide you with general admission access to the African American Museum in Philadelphia’s exhibits.

 

VIRTUAL GUIDED TOUR - 19th Amendment Exhibit

VIRTUAL GUIDED TOUR - Civil War & Reconstruction Exhibit

VIRTUAL GUIDED TOUR - Signer's Hall

Constitutional Ambassadors Program