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 - Battle of the Branches

THEMED - SCOTUS and Schools Case Studies

THEMED - Half-Day Workshop

EXP TOUR - Main Exhibition

Scout Day

EXP TOUR - 19th Amendment Exhibit

EXP TOUR - Civil War and Reconstruction Exhibit

VIP Tour

2025 Supreme Court Review: Key Rulings, Public Perceptions, and Constitutional Debates

5–6 p.m. Reception | 6–7:30 p.m. Program

The National Constitution Center and the Center on the Structural Constitution at Texas A&M University School of Law present a U.S. Supreme Court review symposium featuring leading constitutional law scholars and commentators who will analyze the Court’s most significant rulings of the term. Participants include Jonathan Adler of Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Jess Bravin of The Wall Street Journal, Jan Crawford of CBS News, Daniel Epps of Washington University in St. Louis School of Law, Sarah Isgur of The Dispatch, Frederick Lawrence of Georgetown University Law Center, Melissa Murray of New York University School of Law, Stephen Vladeck of Georgetown University Law Center, Daniel Walters of Texas A&M University School of Law, and Keith Whittington of Yale Law School. In addition to discussing recent decisions, panelists will explore the role of the media, the president, and other political actors in shaping public perceptions of the Court. Katherine Mims Crocker, professor of law at Texas A&M University School of Law, and Jeffrey Rosen, president and CEO of the National Constitution Center, will moderate.

This program is presented in partnership with the Center on the Structural Constitution at Texas A&M University School of Law.

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.

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.

Please note: Construction is underway for two new galleries coming in 2026. Some museum experiences may be impacted. The Center is currently offering discounted admission to visitors. Learn more about museum impacts and the new galleries: constitutioncenter.org/coming-soon

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.