Please Touch Museum is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

1. Please Touch Museum

9.0
4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA
Museum · West Philadelphia · 114 tips and reviews

Alice J.Alice Jenkins: Wonderful@place to have children explore & grow. Mid afternoon is a good time when it is a little quieter

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Please Touch Museum tends to be busier on rainy days. You may want to schedule your visit on fair weather days.

visitPAvisitPA: Visit one of the best children’s museums in the nation. The museum offers interactive exhibits from Rainforest Rhythm to Flight Fantasy, for children to learn through play.

Rosenbach Museum & Library is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

2. Rosenbach Museum & Library

8.4
2008-2010 Delancey St, Philadelphia, PA
Museum · Center City · 6 tips and reviews

RichardRichard: A "house museum" gem with a ton of events including Bloomsday (June16) and a Dracula Festival. Unique and inspiring Read more.

Reinhold ResidentialReinhold Residential: Tucked away on one of the city’s most beautiful blocks, this museum and library documents culture through historical, literary and artistic treasures.

Jason M.Jason Mesiarik: This is Where The Wild Things Are. Enjoy a literary tour while admiring the decor and the pleasures of reading and writing. The Rosenbach is a real treat for children learning to read.

Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

3. Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum

8.3
6825 Norwitch Dr, Philadelphia, PA
Museum · Eastwick - Southwest Philadelphia · 15 tips and reviews

Clint C.Clint Carney: Excellent collection of Automotive history what a fun place to visit and see in person the cars of history in a beautiful setting 🇺🇲

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The 65 world-class racing vehicles include two Bugattis, two Ferraris, a 1909 American Underslung and a 2002 NASCAR Dyno Mule. Read more.

Jessica S.Jessica Singeltary: Really impressive collection of old race cars. Look out for when they have derby days and you can see the cars actually being driven.

Belmont Historical Mansion is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

4. Belmont Historical Mansion

8.1
2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, PA
Museum · West Philadelphia · 1 tip

Randi M.Randi Martin: Interesting piece of African American AND Philadelphia history

African American Museum is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

5. African American Museum

8.0
701 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA
Museum · Center City East · 15 tips and reviews

Martelle P.Martelle Pitts: Definitely an amazing exhibit and a definite must see. The staff are all very helpful and make your experience exceptional.

BETBET: Museum houses and interprets the life and work of African Americans. Celebrate Black History by checking out amazing African American contributions: http://bet.us/BHM

visitPAvisitPA: This museum will enlighten you culturally and intellectually through their exhibitions, programs, art, history and by telling the story of African Americans in all its permutations.

Independence National Historical Park Living History Center is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

6. Independence National Historical Park Living History Center

8.1
113 S. 3rd St (3rd Street), Philadelphia, PA
Museum · Center City East · No tips or reviews
Center / Architecture + Design is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

7. Center / Architecture + Design

7.8
1218 Arch St (at N 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Museum · Chinatown · 5 tips and reviews

Noel G.Noel Green: Great items to see, good setup

Gary J.Gary Jastrzab: A great space for meetings or public events.

Leslie G.Leslie Gottlieb: Check out the connect play exhibit through december

National Liberty Museum is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

8. National Liberty Museum

7.4
321 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA
Museum · Center City East · 12 tips and reviews

Colleen M.Colleen McCormick: Great museum, but they rush you through the programs!

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The museum also contains a notable glass artwork collection.

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The PHLASH trolley runs Fri, Sat & Sun from 10-6 pm May-October 28, 2012. Just head to stops 2 or 19, buy a $2 ticket & you'll be on your way to seeing more of Philadelphia's attractions and museums. Read more.

Carousel at PTM is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

9. Carousel at PTM

7.3
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Museum · West Philadelphia · 1 tip

Lacey S.Lacey S: Super fun!

Cruiser USS Olympia is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

10. Cruiser USS Olympia

8.1
Penn's Landing, Philadelphia, PA
Boat or Ferry · Penn's Landing · 7 tips and reviews

Michael X B.Michael X Bell😏: get capt harry as your group guide, and ask about the ghosts down below

Gary F.Gary Feldman: SAVE THE OLYMPIA!!!

James C.James C: Was a great ship to check out from the Spanish American war. Totally worth it.

Athenaeum of Philadelphia is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

11. Athenaeum of Philadelphia

7.3
219 S 6th St (East Washington Squarel), Philadelphia, PA
Historic and Protected Site · Washington Square West · 2 tips and reviews

NewsWorksNewsWorks: The Athenaeum of Philadelphia is a location featured in the 2013 Hidden City Festival. Read more.

Mike A.Mike A.: A very nice visit and informative event.

Shofuso Japanese House and Garden is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

12. Shofuso Japanese House and Garden

9.0
Horticultural and Lansdowne Drs (at West Fairmount Park), Philadelphia, PA
Historic and Protected Site · West Philadelphia · 20 tips and reviews

EnricoEnrico: This place is a hidden gem in Philadelphia. Entry is $8/$5. In spring and in fall it can be cool to go there, sit down in the garden and relax. In the summer it can be a bit too hot inside (No AC)

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: The famous Japanese House and Garden (are known as Shofuso) is located inside Fairmount Park Horticulture Center, which was originally the site of Lansdowne, the country seat of Governor John Penn. Read more.

Vera S.Vera Shvets: I keep going back here, and it just gets prettier and prettier there.

PhilaMOCA is one of The 13 Best Museums in Philadelphia.

13. PhilaMOCA

7.2
531 N 12th St (at Spring Garden St.), Philadelphia, PA
Art Gallery · North Philadelphia · 5 tips and reviews

Allyson R.Allyson Riley: The Pigeon presents the Philadelphia Poetry Slam every first Friday of the month during slam season

Eric B.Eric B.: Free admission if you bring Eric weird VHS tapes, it's a fact!

Visit PhillyVisit Philly: Interesting piece: the gallery space you're standing in was once a former showroom for mausoleums and tombstones.