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Civic Quest Family Day

Date
Saturday, June 13
Time
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
price
Free Admission

On Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m.- 3 p.m., the National Constitution Center will transform into Civic Quest—an immersive, museum-wide takeover that turns the Center into an adventure. This full-scale version of the Civic Quest game will be brought to life with live reenactors, hands-on missions, and interactive environments, inviting kids and caregivers to crack codes, meet key historical figures, and discover how big ideas and teamwork helped shape America.

Families will work side by side during this fun and immersive day to uncover how big ideas helped shape America and practice the same civic skills used by early Americans: listening to different perspectives, asking questions, and solving problems together. Your Civic Quest will take 1-2 hours— after that, spend the rest of your visit exploring the Center’s exhibits.

By learning and exploring together, families help to build habits that foster curiosity, confidence, and a sense of responsibility that support lifelong civic learning and engagement to help sustain our constitutional democracy. While Civic Quest missions are best suited for ages 7+, there’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy.

Reserve Your Tickets

Advanced tickets are recommended. Walk-ups are welcome.

 

Civic Quest at the Museum

The Civic Quest Experience will take place from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Start Your Civic Quest
Start Your Civic Quest

Work together to take on hands-on mission stations across the museum. Explore artifacts, follow clues, and decode puzzles all while listening to different perspectives. As you collaborate, piece together what happened during the American Revolution and spark conversations about why it still matters today.

Meet Historic Figures
Meet Historic Figures

Step into the past and meet figures from the American Revolution brought to life. Ask questions, share reactions, and hear stories firsthand exploring the choices, challenges, and perspectives that shaped history.

Create and Explore
Create and Explore

Get creative with arts and crafts stations inspired by the 18th century. Kids and caregivers can try their hand at colonial-style activities and engage in tactile experiences that bring everyday life from the past into the present.

Civic Story Corners
Civic Story Corners

Young learners and their caregivers can gather story times throughout the day. Designed for kids six and under, these shared reading moments invite families to connect, imagine, and explore big civic ideas together.

About Civic Quest

About Civic Quest

Civic Quest is a play-based family learning experience that brings American history to life through hands-on missions of intrigue and discovery. Designed for kids ages 7–12 (with adult support), players decode the past, meet compelling historical characters, and solve clues uncovering the big ideas and everyday people that shaped a nation.

Thanks to the generous support of a diverse group of funders, the first 20,000 units of Civic Quest are being offered for free to families. Join the waitlist to receive a box.

Learn More

Additional Family Learning Resources

The National Constitution Center offers family learning experiences at the Center in Philadelphia, in homes, and in communities nationwide. Visit our Family Learning Resources hub to find digital tools, games, and family programs and events.