Please Touch Museum
4231 AVENUE OF THE REPUBLIC AVE
Philadelphia, PA 19131
- (215) 581-3181
Hours of Operation:
Mon-Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 11am-5pm
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GENERAL INFORMATION:
The new museum, housed in the last major building remaining from the 1876 Centennial Exhibition, offers a huge array of interactive, hands-on learning opportunities for little ones and their families. New exhibits, some old favorites, a collection of Philadelphia Childhood Treasures and a century-old Dentzel Carousel join together with Memorial Hall's rich history and architecture to create a unique family destination that resembles a majestic storybook castle.
Six New Exhibits
Roadside Attractions: Kids can work on an engine puzzle under the hood of a car, "fill up" the gas tank of a real, full-sized automobile, or design their own fantasy car.
Flight Fantasy: Children can pedal a propeller bike that powers a track of "flying" toys, play hopscotch on clouds, and learn about aerodynamics.
City Capers: A realistic urban environment with buildings from Philadelphia's skyline, a shoe store and medical center, and other neighborhood activities.
Wonderland: Weave through a circular maze and find your way out of the Hall of Doors and Mirrors. Sit down for a cup of tea with the Mad Hatter, play croquet with the Queen of Hearts, or join the Dodo for a wild caucus race.
River Adventures: A huge new water play table where kids can create river currents, build and race boats and steer them safely into harbor.
Centennial Exploration: History comes alive as visitors step inside the museum's bustling 1876 train station.
Location
The Please Touch Museum is in located in historic Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park.
Additional Phone Numbers
Extra Phone
(215) 581-3168 Reservations, birthday parties and group discount rates
Web Links
http://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/