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History museum · Williamsburg, Virginia
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
Museum about the American Revolutionary War, with galleries, an immersive film of the Yorktown siege, a recreated military encampment, and an 18th-century farm.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown is run by the Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation and tells the story of American independence, from tensions with Britain in the 1760s to the formation of the new nation.
The galleries assemble objects, documents, and reconstructions, highlighting ordinary people of the period: soldiers, women, enslaved and free Africans, and Indigenous peoples. An immersive theater film with wind and smoke effects recreates the Siege of Yorktown.
Outside, a Continental Army encampment shows soldiers’ daily routines, with demonstrations of period weapons, cooking, and medicine. A recreated late-18th-century farm includes a house, kitchen, garden, tobacco fields, and animals.
The museum is near the battlefield, and many visitors start there before touring the National Park circuit.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to three hours.
Best time
Any time of year; the interpreters at the encampment and farm work daily, with more activities in summer.
How to get there
It is on Route 1020, about 2 km from the village of Yorktown and 20 km from Williamsburg, with parking.
Tip
Buy the combined ticket with Jamestown Settlement if you plan to visit both museums.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
What can you see at the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown?
Galleries about the War of Independence, an immersive film about the siege, and recreated military encampment and farm.
Is the Yorktown museum the same as the battlefield?
No. The museum is run by the Jamestown‑Yorktown Foundation; the battlefield is managed by the National Park Service. They are about 2 km apart.
How long does a visit to the Yorktown museum take?
Between two and three hours, including the outdoor areas.