September 15 - 19, 2026 • 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

American Revolution Museum at Yorktown

^{At the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, visitors can explore a U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights interactive that presents question-and-answer scenarios and a document explorer showing how the legacy of these documents apply to Americans today. Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation photo.}

In order to form a more perfect union...

Celebrate Constitution Week at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown with hands-on activities that explore the enduring ideas of the U.S. Constitution.

The Constitution’s amendments and related Supreme Court decisions have an impact on our lives today. After exploring the significance of notable amendments and related Supreme Court cases, share your opinion about which one you believe has had the greatest impact on our lives. Discover the meaning behind iconic American imagery and symbols, then create your own vision of liberty through a fun, creative activity.

From Thursday through Saturday, the popular Constitution Escape Room returns! Work together to solve puzzles inspired by constitutional checks and balances in this engaging challenge, recommended for ages 10 and up. Join us for an inspiring week of history and family-friendly fun as we explore the Constitution's lasting legacy. Sign up for the escape room with Visitor Services in the lobby.

Activities offered each day, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

U.S. Constitution Gallery Exhibits & Interactive

In The New Nation permanent exhibition gallery near a life-size statue of George Washington, the story of America moves forward from the 1783 Treaty of Paris recognizing the United States as an independent nation with boundaries extending to the Mississippi River. Recognition of the need for a stronger national government than provided by the Articles of Confederation adopted during the Revolution led to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 and the formation in 1789 of the national government that continues to today, a story that unfolds in a short film. An interactive on the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights presents question-and-answer scenarios and a document explorer showing how the legacy of the Constitution and Bill of Rights applies to Americans today.

Join us!

Constitution Week and Virginia Civics Education Week activities are included with museum admission.

Admission tickets can be purchased online or in person at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown. A value-priced combination ticket with Jamestown Settlement also is available. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free.

Residents of James City County, York County and the City of Williamsburg, including William & Mary students, receive free admission with proof of residency.

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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.