Please Touch Museum
Museum
West Philadelphia, Philadelphia
Has a stamp of approval from The Wall Street Journal and visitPA
"Visit one of the best children’s museums in the nation."(15 Tips)
"Alice in wonderland exhibit is fantastic!!"(4 Tips)
"historic Memorial Hall."(3 Tips)
"free admission from Memorial Day"(3 Tips)
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Brandon CainSeptember 11, 2014Great for all ages!! Best days are during the week in the morning. Also free parking on the side of the street. Free admission for military members
Upvoted Jan 27
Richard RevillaMarch 30, 2015Great place for kids 6 months to 7 years. As your child discovers look for the exhibits of retro toys all around to bring back your childhood. Marcia Marcia Marcia.
Andrew G.August 16, 2015They have a delightful puppet theater with several shows a day. It's not well advertised at the museum but the shows are always a hit with the kids. They're worth 30 mins of your time while there.Upvoted Mar 24
Sandra MiariFebruary 6, 2019An amazing place for children! Train,bus,supermarket, Alice in wonderland, Carousel, planets and many more! I enjoyed everything to the fullest!
- visitPAAugust 19, 2013Visit 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.
Daniel RothschildMay 3, 2013Lots of stuff for toddlers and big kids. And retro toys on display from the 70s and 80s to entertain patents. A really good museum and a good place to spend several hours.
Oz LublingJuly 5, 2015This place is truly amazing for kids. Crazy overstimulation but in a good way. Worth a driving from central philly.
Asimina SoFebruary 1, 2017I love this museum I love that kids have the opportunity to play as much as possible, awesome place for kids!
amy taylorAugust 24, 2014A great place to take young kids and adults can learn about this historic building dating back to the Centennial Exhibition in 1876.
Great place for all ages. My 11 month old was able to have fun in the 3-and-under areas. My 15 and 16 year old nieces enjoyed themselves too.- ConciergeMay 21, 2012All active duty, National Guard and Reserve military personnel and their families can enjoy free admission from Memorial Day through Labor Day.thanks to the Blue Star Museum program!
Nlisah .December 25, 2014Really great place to visit! The children will love it! And they have discount days where all visitors pay $2.00 to attend. Call for more info on those days
The N CrowdNovember 28, 2011Their theater department is pretty amazing. Their PR department is pretty awesome also. (Mike may or may not know people there and may or may not work there. Guess you'll have to visit to find out.)
Krysta NoëlleAugust 21, 2013Amazing place, all hands on kids' museum. Life size replicas of everyday items bring the adult world to children!
Philadelphia Science FestivalApril 8, 2013Discovery Day: Our Little Scientists! Free play leads to discovery + introduces children to scientific inquiry. Celebrate the smallest scientists in Philly during a day of science + play. 4/27, 10-4 Read more- The Wall Street JournalAugust 3, 2014
NBC PhiladelphiaAugust 14, 2011Not to be confused with anything unseemly, Please Touch opened in 1976. Memorial Hall being the fourth location, it's perfect to bring the kids for hands-on education. Remember: Bring hand sanitizer.
We've been members since Dec. 2009 and get our money's worth, hands down. Awesome place for kids 0-6. Have fun workshops and themed events.
Lauren SKNovember 7, 2014Super fun, interactive museum that is fun for all kids and great for family days out!
Alice JenkinsFebruary 5, 2014Wonderful@place to have children explore & grow. Mid afternoon is a good time when it is a little quieter
Chrissy~MLHJuly 29, 2011Don't forget to check the activity room to see what great hands on projects they have ready to go that enhance concept of exhibits. #philly #parenting #children #buckscounty #nj #montco
Mo GDecember 29, 2010Even when this place is packed with people there is still room for your kids to enjoy themselves and great ways to teach them about sharing. Go for it!!
K12 IncJune 16, 2011Did you know? Memorial Hall is the only major building left from the 1876 Centennial Exposition. It cost 1.5 million dollars at the time, and was built without wood and fireproofed.
Parents MagazineJuly 15, 2011Let your baby and toddler play together in this museum that incorporates fun and interactive elements for kids ages 6 months to 6 years in many exhibits.
SilAugust 15, 2010Beautiful new location. We parked on the street on Sunday and got here at 11:30am. We used our AAA card and got $1.50 off per person. Still pricey but not as pricey as adventure aquarium. Definitely w
Abi ShumanJune 3, 2014Took our daycare class here. Was a great time, weekdays were just the right amount of people!
Always look down to make sure you're not walking into any kids. Never move back suddenly, even if a kid is running straight at you. That kid will see you, the one you back into won't.
TheParrisFoundationOctober 19, 2011Science, technology, engineering, and so much more, right in the palm of your hand, literally. Explore, imagine, and by all means, have fun!
PHL Science FestJanuary 10, 2011Science played a major role in the Centennial Exhibition of 1876 that was hosted in this very building. More than 10 million people visited to learn about new technologies such as the telephone. Read more
Dayna BennettApril 15, 2014We've been here for 4hrs and boys are showing no interest in leaving. Especially great for children 3-8.
Tim JonesMarch 27, 2013The puppet show has limited seating and recommended for children five and younger.
Alex's LemonadeAugust 16, 2012Join us for our Lemon Run on November 11! The start line is right outside of the Please Touch Museum. Register: http://bit.ly/LemonRun12
ISEPTAPHILLYMay 21, 2013SEPTA PASS PERKS ALERT! $1.50 off regular general admission (up to 4 admissions) at Please Touch Museum. Read more
My future husband works his butt off to ensure all consumers have a wonderful experience.
Chungbo ShimNovember 19, 2011At the basement floor, there is lots of facilities that copy a real thing. So much fun!!!
THELONERANG3ROctober 11, 2011Great place to have your child go to. I remember as a kid I used to love this place
Jose ZambranaApril 13, 2013Everything is awesome. Plan to be here 8 hours... Hey where do I clock in???
Jason WoodleeJuly 8, 2012or extra fun go to the supermarket area and send a few kids out for a scavenger hunt
Visit PhillyOctober 8, 2010Please Touch Museum tends to be busier on rainy days. You may want to schedule your visit on fair weather days.
Asha TashaAugust 31, 2012Use your Military ID and get 2 kids 2 adults FREE!!!! Hurry it might end soon:) We saved $80...yay!
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Discover fun, learning activities for your kids at Please Touch Museum in Philadelphia, PA. Established in 1976, the children's museum is the first of its kind.
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"Definitely an amazing exhibit and a definite must see. The staff are all very helpful and make your experience exceptional."
Martelle Pitts - 7.8
"Great items to see, good setup"
Noel Green - 6.4
"A true Philly tradition, the Mummers Parade is held every New Years Day. This museum, open since 1976, pays homage to 'America's Oldest Continual Folk Festival.'"
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