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PHOTOS: Inside the new Museum of the American Revolution

Karen Atta, founder of Atta Studio, adjusts her figures inside the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Karen Atta, founder of Atta Studio, adjusts her figures inside the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Vice President of Collections, Exhibitions and Programming Dr. R. Scott Stephenson walks inside a replica of Independence Hall at the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Vice President of Collections, Exhibitions and Programming Dr. R. Scott Stephenson walks inside a replica of Independence Hall at the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
The authentic WashingtonÕs Headquarters Tent is unveiled at the end of a multimedia presentation inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
The authentic WashingtonÕs Headquarters Tent is unveiled at the end of a multimedia presentation inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Karen Atta, founder of Atta Studio, adjusts a figure depicting 'Two Kettles' inside the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Karen Atta, founder of Atta Studio, adjusts a figure depicting 'Two Kettles' inside the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Weapons and battle horns on display inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Weapons and battle horns on display inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
A preview of a multimedia presentation which unveils George Washington's tent is played inside a theater at the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
A preview of a multimedia presentation which unveils George Washington's tent is played inside a theater at the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Artists Brain Sweet, left, and Anne Silvernail adjust a figure inside the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Artists Brain Sweet, left, and Anne Silvernail adjust a figure inside the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Vice President of Collections, Exhibitions and Programming Dr. R. Scott Stephenson prepares to give a personal tour inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Vice President of Collections, Exhibitions and Programming Dr. R. Scott Stephenson prepares to give a personal tour inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Karen Atta, founder of Atta Studio, left, and sculptor Anne Silvernail make adjustments to figures inside the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Karen Atta, founder of Atta Studio, left, and sculptor Anne Silvernail make adjustments to figures inside the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Sculptor Anne Silvernail unpacks a figure as construction ensues at the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Sculptor Anne Silvernail unpacks a figure as construction ensues at the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
A crew works on 'The Field of Battle' exhibit inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
A crew works on 'The Field of Battle' exhibit inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Artists Brain Sweet looks on during construction of the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Artists Brain Sweet looks on during construction of the Native American 'Oneida Council House' exhibit Thursday, Feb. 23 at the Museum of The American Revolution in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
An interactive timeline is featured inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
An interactive timeline is featured inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
A custom stairwell leading up to the main hall inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
A custom stairwell leading up to the main hall inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Clips providing insight to Native American history provide a backdrop to a 'Oneida Council House' exhibit inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Clips providing insight to Native American history provide a backdrop to a 'Oneida Council House' exhibit inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
Photos of Native American soldiers throughout history are seen behind a figure depicting 'Grasshopper' inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Photos of Native American soldiers throughout history are seen behind a figure depicting 'Grasshopper' inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
An exhibit light washes out the face of British General Burgoyne inside the Museum of The American Revolution Thursday, Feb. 23  in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
An exhibit light washes out the face of British General Burgoyne inside the Museum of The American Revolution Thursday, Feb. 23 in Philadelphia. The museum opens April 19, 2017.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer
The authentic WashingtonÕs Headquarters Tent is unveiled at the end of a multimedia presentation inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
The authentic WashingtonÕs Headquarters Tent is unveiled at the end of a multimedia presentation inside the upcoming Museum of the American Revolution Friday, March 24 in Philadelphia.
Joe Lamberti/Staff Photographer