America’s 250th Anniversary 

Commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown.

There’s no better place to embrace the full story of the American Revolution, from twilight of colonial unrest that led to the Declaration of Independence across the 13 Colonies. Situated near the momentous 1781 victory at Yorktown and the York River, the immersive museum invites you to discover the pivotal moments and personal stories of ordinary people caught up in America’s fight for independence.

Exhibits, artifacts, films and touchable objects and interactives captivate visitors in the nearly seven-year war to the Constitution and beyond. Living-history interpreters and educators present interactive demonstrations that bring to life the diverse and complex stories that shaped a nation and their relevance today.

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, administered by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, is a commemorative partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. Learn how you can join in the statewide festivities.

About the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s days) and located on Route 1020 near the Colonial Parkway in Yorktown.

A commemorative partner of the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown tells the story of the nation’s founding. Comprehensive indoor exhibits and outdoor living-history areas capture the transformational nature and epic scale of the Revolution and its relevance today.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person. Plan your visit today or call (757) 253-4838 for more information. Parking at the museum is free for museum visitors. A free shuttle service is available to Historic Yorktown on the Yorktown Trolley.