where learning is child’s play
Happy Independence Day!
Please Touch Museum is OPEN on Friday, July 4th, from 9 am – 5pm
Join Our Memorial Hall Campaign
Please Touch Museum has far outgrown its current space. Help us to continue serving all the children and families of the Philadelphia region by purchasing a paver with your personalized message. These pavers will be at the entrance of our new home at Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park. Make your Mark Now!
Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall Opening Gala
On Friday, October 3, 2008, Please Touch Museum will host the most memorable celebration in its history and one of the most exciting for Philadelphia, the Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall Opening Gala! Visit our Special Events page to find out more information.
Special Membership Gift Pack!
Only $10 above the regular membership fee!
Along with your membership card, receive special stickers, a coupon for a free Please Touch Museum tote bag and info on the museum all packaged in a special gift box! Visit our Membership page to give the gift of a Please Touch Museum membership.
Education Improvement Tax Credit Program
As a friend of Please Touch Museum®, you might be interested to learn about a mutually beneficial opportunity for your company and the museum. Please Touch Museum is listed as an Educational Improvement Organization under the Education Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC) of the Department of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
The EITC allows businesses like yours to reduce your state tax liability – equal to 75% of your contribution to Please Touch Museum. To learn more about how you can participate in this program, please go to http://www.newpa.com/programDetail.aspx?id=62 or contact Tracey Soulges, Director of Government Funding and Major Gifts, at 215-963-0667 extension 3133.
All EITC dollars that are contributed to the museum go to support our innovative education program for inner city youth, ACES (Achievement through Community Service, Education and Skill Building).
Toys and play
Visit the Toys and Play blog to learn the history and background of some of our favorite toys!
explore please touch museum!
Take a trip through the museum in our pop-up book
Open Daily!
- General Hours: 9 am–4:30 pm
- Summer Hours: July 1–Labor Day
Sunday-Thursday, 9 am–4:30 pm
Friday-Saturday, 9 am–5 pm
- CLOSED: New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
Location
Map
/ Directions
210 N. 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 963-0667
at the corner of 21st and Race Streets in the heart of Philadelphia’s
Parkway museum district.
Admission
Members: Free
Children under the age of One: Free
Children and Adults: $10.95 per person
Groups of 15+ (90 Minute visit): $8 per person, reservations
required
Groups of 15+ (Unlimited visit): $10.95 per person, reservations
required
Best time to Visit:
Please Touch Museum tends to be busier on rainy days. You may want to schedule your visit on fair weather days. Mornings are also a busy time with most school groups visiting during this time. Afternoons are a great time to visit the museum as well as Mondays when groups are not scheduled.
Wheelchairs and Strollers:
- Please Touch Museum® is wheelchair accessible
- Strollers are NOT permitted on the gallery floor, but may be parked on the first level at the start of your visit; Snuglies® are available for use, free of charge.
Official
Airline Sponsor of Please Touch Museum
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