Home to the War Department in the 1790s, the New Hall Military Museum exhibits highlight the history of the Continental Army, Navy, and Marines. The first floor also houses a memorial that pays tribute to the members of the U.S. Marine Corps who lost their lives during World War II, and the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. See a diorama of Tun Tavern, military flags, and more. The exhibits are self-guided, but a park ranger is available to answer questions.

The museum is located in Carpenters’ Court, along Chestnut Street between 3rd and 4th Streets. This building is a reconstruction of the one constructed by the Carpenters’ Company in 1791 and originally used to house the office of the first Secretary of War, Henry Knox, and his staff. The building currently houses exhibits highlighting the founding of the United States Marine Corps and the Army and Navy Departments from the American Revolution through the last decades of the 18th century.

For more information on operating hours, visiting guidelines, admission rates please visit https://www.nps.gov/inde/planyourvisit/newhall.htm or +1 215-965-2305