Children's Museums
Please Touch Museum
📍 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131About Please Touch Museum
A large environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions, plus an on-site cafe. Please Touch Museum is housed in Memorial Hall, a historic building constructed in 1876 for the first U.S. World's Fair (the Centennial Exposition). Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars by 7,098 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Memorial Hall, built 1876)
- Best For
- Toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2-5)
- Highlights
- Interactive grocery store, carousel, water play, Alice in Wonderland maze
- Admission
- General admission varies; carousel add-on $5.45; library passes available
💡 Did You Know?
- Please Touch Museum is housed in Memorial Hall, a historic building constructed in 1876 for the first U.S. World's Fair (the Centennial Exposition)
- The museum features a kid-sized grocery store exhibit designed with realistic details that becomes so popular items get cleared from shelves quickly during visits
- Library passes are available for admission that include unlimited carousel rides, making it a cost-effective option for frequent visitors
- The carousel operates with unusually slow speeds and calm music, distinguishing it from typical carousel attractions that visitors note as having 'obnoxious music'
- The museum provides accessibility accommodations including baby stools at the water table to help children under 18 months reach the water, plus smocks to keep them dry
💬 What Visitors Say
- Get a library pass with unlimited carousel rides included instead of paying separately—multiple visitors mention this as worthwhile and it saves money on the $5.45 per-visit carousel pass
- Arrive early to hit the kid-sized grocery store first, as shelves get cleared out quickly by other children, making it harder to find items to shop for later in the day
- Bring an extra complete change of clothes for water play at the Rubber Ducky Wave Zone—despite provided smocks, water splashes everywhere. The museum provides smocks and baby stools to help younger children reach the water table
- Plan for 3-4 hours of visit time, especially for toddlers ages 2-5 who are the ideal audience; multiple reviewers report their young children played for extended periods without losing interest
- Skip the $19 designated parking lot and use free street parking near the entrance to save money, as reviewers confirm it's readily available
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