Museum of the American Revolution
 |
|
| Established | 2000 April 19, 2017 |
|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Coordinates | 39°56′54″N 75°08′45″W / 39.9484°N 75.1458°WCoordinates: 39°56′54″N 75°08′45″W / 39.9484°N 75.1458°W |
| Type | History museum |
| Collection size | 3,000 |
| President | Michael C. Quinn |
| Website | www.amrevmuseum.org |
The Museum of the American Revolution (formerly The American Revolution Center) is a non-partisan, non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that built a museum to tell the complete story of the American Revolution. The museum was opened to the public on April 19, 2017, the anniversary of the first battle of the war, Lexington and Concord, on April 19, 1775.
The museum owns a distinguished collection of several thousand objects including artwork and sculpture, textiles and weapons, manuscripts and rare books. Permanent and special exhibition galleries, theaters and large-scale tableaux will bring to life the original "greatest generation," and engage people in the history and continuing relevance of the American Revolution.
The museum expects to serve 500,000 tourists, regional visitors and students annually. It will serve as a portal to Philadelphia's other Revolutionary landmarks, enriching the existing heritage community and making Philadelphia an engaging and authentic destination for those interested in discovering America's founding.
The President and CEO is Michael C. Quinn and Philadelphia area media entrepreneur and philanthropist H.F. “Gerry” Lenfest serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors.
The museum is located in the historic heart of Philadelphia, the city that served as the headquarters of America's founding. The site is across the street from the First Bank of the United States and two blocks from Independence Hall, the National Constitution Center, Second Bank of the United States, American Philosophical Society, Carpenters' Hall, and the Liberty Bell.
On June 12, 2012, architect Robert A. M. Stern unveiled designs for the permanent location. Groundbreaking for the museum occurred in fall 2014.
The museum rises three stories above the street and, with a full basement, will encompass 118,000 total square feet. The design plans for the building include a museum shop and café which opens to the sidewalk. The first floor interior is organized around a skylit central interior court and features a cross-vaulted ticketing lobby, a multi-use theater and a changing exhibition gallery. The second floor features 18,000 square feet of galleries and a theater dedicated to the exhibition of George Washington's marquee tent. The museum's third floor is designed to offer rooms for events and two terraces overlooking the First Bank of the United States, Independence National Historical Park, and the Philadelphia skyline beyond. The museum intends to seek Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification.
...
Wikipedia