The Civil War Museum of Philadelphia closed the doors of its old museum in 2008,
in anticipation of building a new facility, with a planned 2011 opening. That new museum has been delayed until 2014. In the meantime, the Civil War Museum
will partner with the Gettysburg Foundation, the African American Museum in Philadelphia, and the National Constitution Center to ensure that parts of the collection will be seen by the public during the commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War which begins in 2011. News of exhibits and
openings at these institutions will be available on this website and on the
websites of our partner organizations as they are scheduled.  

The Civil War Museum of Philadelphia interprets the struggle for freedom, equality, and national unity in the mid-19th century; tells
the story of the Civil War from the perspectives of the individuals
who shaped it; and inspires a renewed dedication to the
nation’s founding principles today.