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Location
Parking
Designated parking lot $19; free street parking available near entrance
Accessibility
Baby stools provided at water table to help shorter children reach; smocks provided to keep children dry
Best time
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
About Please Touch Museum
A large environment with a focus on ages 3-12 contains hands-on attractions, plus an on-site cafe.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Children's Museum
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Memorial Hall, built 1876)
- Highlights
- Interactive grocery store, carousel, water play, Alice in Wonderland maze
- Admission
- General admission varies; carousel add-on $5.45; library passes available
What visitors say
Very fun and the little ones enjoy the trip so much. Be ready to prepare an extra set of clothes when playing with the river (there were coats provided but water was splashing everywhere lol). Cafe had all the kids friendly food it was…
Great place to bring the kids to get their energy out. The Giant food store was a hit. And you don’t have to drive into the city to get there. Parking was easy. No wait in line. Overall good place to go.
The Please Touch Museum is an absolute gem for families. Housed in the stunning Memorial Hall—built in 1876 for the first U.S. World’s Fair (the Centennial Exposition)—the setting alone is breathtaking. Inside, the museum delivers…
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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
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