Took my kid there because she earned a reward and that’s what she wanted to do. It is a pretty cool place for little ones to run around and play. Lots of different rooms with different activities. Loved the Alice in wonderland area. Fun little mirror maze. They have an art room for the kids to paint. A story time cabin where someone reads to the kids. They get four stars because the prices in the cafeteria are ridiculously overpriced plus we stood there for about 15 minutes without any of the 3 people working the hot counter even acknowledging us. And we have been to smaller places like this elsewhere that have cooler activities like a tv station (kids can pretend to be an anchor) and a tube situation to play simple songs on, plus other building toys.

Expensive ($19 per adult or kid), but reasonable for for you get.two level with many areas of fun. top level houses massive water table on one side and fast-food/cafe, and transportation with real objects or very real replicas (including sit-in stationary monorail) on the other. in the addition on the side, one finds a Muslim theme exhibit, along with a camping scene, robot showcase, and a rocket launch. the top level alone was enough to kill half a day.lower level has a life-size community combo: shoe shop, bakery, supermarket, mail service, small hospital (equipped with stationary ambulance, gurney, and MRI machine!), etc. middle of the section is art studio on one side, theater and railroad exhibit + huge landscape model on the opposite. towards the end is an elaborate Alice In Wonderland maze, combined with gift shop and ramp going back up to ground floor.truly an amazingly designed place for kids age 2 to... at least 9. had to leave in a rush so didnt get to check out the carousel ($3 per ride, included in membership).ample street parking outside. umbrella stroller available for loan.

Amazing! Very rare to find a museum that will actually let you touch things within its walls. Gorgeous, historic building overlooking Philly from up on the Belmont Plateau. A must see while in Philadelphia!

Always a great visit! My toddler enjoys exploring all the different areas, and Mommys favorites are the rocket room and carousel. The cafe and gift shop are lovely too!

I really enjoyed this museum with my young grandchildren. It is very big and there is so much to do. There is a carousel and the kids tickets are only $3.00 and then adults ride for free. There were a lot of neat hands on exhibits. One of our favorites was the Alice in Wonderland exhibit. They have so much to do we didnt have time to explore everything. I would definitely go back.

Really small, really basic, and for really small children! Very expensive, too ($76 for a family of four)The exhibits are well crafted but they only cater to toddlers. Think of a wooden imitation-train engine, and a plastic lettuce that your toddler can throw in a tiny cart in a mini-supermarket.The building is quite spectacular, as is a model of the 1876 fair for which it was constructed (in the basement). But that’s about it.

I absolutely loved this place. The design is done so well, and leaves so much room for families to explore without being on top of each other. They have so many exhibits that both children and adults can enjoy.

Once great kids museum located in an amazing space in that is slowly degrading over time. Our experiences with the Please Touch Museum date back to before it moved into beautiful Memorial Hall which itself was built for the 1876 Centennial Exhibition as an art gallery. A decade ago we found the museum to be a rather worn down and sad experience in its old location and I fear it is heading in that direction again.When the museum moved into the new building all of the exhibits were rebuilt and the place was simply amazing. However it has been going slowly downhill ever since. Many of best interactive experiences have broken over time and were permanently removed instead of fixed, and many others have been worn through heavy use to the point that they have a minimal interest.Apparently the museum ran into financial issues related to the costs of the building and the way their lease was structured with the city of Philadelphia. However they emerged from bankruptcy 3 years ago now and it strikes me that many of the fixes needed are inexpensive. Replace the worn out fruit and box at the store! Add more rubber ducks to the pond! Make the train room fun by getting lots more trains in there so the kids are fighting over them! I know the utility costs of the building are hundreds of thousands of dollars, but just a tiny percentage of that would fix all of these problems and more.It pains me to write this review. I really hope that they fix these problems and I can come back and rewrite this and say everything is back to the way it used to be.

Very interesting “museum”. Mini golf if fun and an added bonus. Cool “hand on” exhibits that will interest kids in science!

Took my 16 month old here for the first time and she had a blast thank you to the please touch museum for always making sure the kids have a great time. the young lady at the merry go round was so energetic and it showed she really enjoyed her job giving all the kiddies a birthday shout out this is for the date 2/1/20 around 12p-1pEven my father enjoyed the ride

Its a hands on place for the little ones to run around and burn energy. Lots to do to stay active. Theres a cafeteria section with snacks and refreshments. The food isnt good at all, but its doable if youre hungry

Cute museum for kids. Took my son for his 3rd birthday and he loved it! I think we adults enjoyed it just as much if not more than the kids did.

Wow. It feels like you are walking into a historical building. And its by FAR the biggest childrens museum I have ever been to. I am also glad I had half off tickets with reciprocity membership. I think you could probably spend all day there and not go through everything. Definitely a place you can lose the little ones for his. Highly recommended.

This is a outstanding place to spend time. The Hall has been transformed into a massive play space for children. The Please Touch museum. It is a remarkable step made to the city for the city to preserve the monumental structure. Before the Philadelphia Arte Museum was finished it’s completion in 1925, Memorial Hall was we’re all the city’s arte collectives and artifacts of the city were held. Now we can still take upon the history of the 1876 Centennial world fair. This was also one of the buildings you would see coming out of the main exhibit hall during the worlds fair. There was also a train that traveled threw the park and took patrons to other exhibits. It’s truly a honor to be able to enjoy the art work that is placed threw out the city. The statues that sit outside of memorial hall were casted in 1863 and was salvaged from a building In Italy and were brought to Philadelphia! Also, I attend the lupus walk every year, this is our meeting place!! #sheilassolders

Great place for the little one. We have lots of fond memories over the years from there. I recommend purchasing a membership for great savings. Now my kids are older, I miss the fun we had. Was thinking about having more just to go there lol. Definitely a place you should visit if you get the chance.

Great museum for little kids! My daughter (5) and i loved exploring this museum. There was so much to see and do, I wish we had anither hour or so. Astronomy show was amazingly done, food was reasonably priced for a museum and they even have a carousel! Bathrooms were pretty clean, given the number of families there. Admission was a little higher than what i wouldve liked, but definitely worth it.

Great place to take young kids. My 5 year old son absolutely loved it. The carousel is fantastic. The play areas are all educational and very well maintained. If youre a fan of architecture the building alone is worth the admission price. We will definitely be back!

Great fun for kids under 6. Good and friendly staff. Kids can easily spend 5 hours there. Cafe has enough choices for food like pizza, mac n cheese, fruits, salad, wrap etc.

Amazing museum for kids with so many things to do for kids of all ages. Love that everything is at the right height and they can try out so many activities and jobs. My daughter particularly loved the supermarket and choosing groceries for her mini shopping cart. The water activity area is great although younger kids (and some parents!) didnt understand currents and how some of the levers worked! I was particularly impressed by the clothing provided: smocks for water play, Alice in wonderland dresses etc. Definitely worth the effort to go, and try Groupon for deals on tickets as they are much cheaper!

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Kids can easily spend all day here. Theres so many different rooms and the place is very clean. My daughter is 1 and although she couldnt do everything, she still had a blast with what she could. We were still there for 3 - 4 hours. Will definitely be returning !

I haven’t been here in years but the park surrounding the museum is one of my favorite places to fly my drone.

Amazing place. Some brand new cool exhibits the lower level.

Went on the weekend later in the day and it was not as packed as I expected. More suitable to 3+ years old but our 1.5yo had a great time running around in the large space. Creative displays. Little expensive for admission but worth the price overall.

Great time, especially if there are no school trips. Staff is friendly and always tidying up. Changing themes makes it a great time and love going back to see what is going on.

Pretty amazing place. We went Dec 31 for their noon New Year gala for kids. A live band from the upcoming Mummers Parade performed and tons of confetti shot into the air delighted the kids. Take all that away and you have an exemplary example of the perfect hands on museum for active participation. The setting is stunning. Join and support this place!

Kids love this place, and it is a neat Grand building. However there are a few draw backs. First, it is $20 a person even babies and adults. Second, it isnt really much if a museum, it is more of a kids play and activity center. There is not a whole lot to learn here.

My toddler loved it here, but it was over crowded and parents do not watch their kids or teach proper manners. Rude kids bigger then my 4 year old would just run up and snatch things out of his hands, with the parents encouragement, ridiculous. The facility itself was well kept and fun, the food was good, but overpriced

What a fun place for kids! My 2.5 year old loved it so much that we decided to buy a membership right away. The carousel is fun but pretty fast (can make you dizzy!) So be careful. The staff is friendly and helpful. Also, this is a huge one for me: they have hand sanitizer on almost every wall!! With thousands of little hands touching everything I am glad they have this available. This place is great for fostering creativity and exploration.

Great place full of activities for small children. Some on-street parking nearby or use the secured lot on site for a fee.

At $19 each plus the $12 parking expected lot more than what it had. carousel requires another $5 for unlimited rides.If you have kids above 5, go only one time, else you can bring them multiple times. More for kids age 1-4. Post that it is just one time activity.

An incredible adventure for children of all ages. Hands on exhibits let you have fun, playing and learning.

The kids had a great time and no one said DONT touch anything LOL

We had a great as family after moving to Philly. Loved it and our son had so much fun that we struggled to get him back to home..

A great spot to explore with the little! So many fun and educational activities to discover. We especially had fun in the construction site area and the rocket launch room!

My kids love it here. Clean, friendly, so much to do and theres always something new. We love it

The kids had a lot of fun. There are plenty of activities to bring out a childs imagination here.

Great experience for young children! Parking lot on site, large building with activities spread out. Endless opportunity for hands on learning! Love the gas pump station and real car! The rocket room was a huge hit for us. Will be returning soon, highly recommend!

Lots of fun people are great enjoyed as long as you can you want a bunch of times my son loved it went there when he was 2 and now he is 5 add at least 3 times a year

‘Touch’ museum is more like a magical place, where you can explore science, history and fairytale, kids btw 3-10, maybe parents will appreciate this playground.Hint, Philadelphia city pass will get you three passes to sites including this one, aquarium and many others. Well worth it.

This is a place where kids learn something new and have fun at the same time.

One of the best children’s museum on the East Coast. We regularly make the trip down from Brooklyn to take our kids here. Expansive, well laid out, generally in good repair and large enough to accommodate hordes of children and their parents. Historic as well with a glimpse into the first Centennial. As a parent you can’t go wrong bringing your children here. Tip: they provide a 50% discount for reciprocal memberships affiliated with ACM Reciprocal Network (eg the New York Hall of Science).

Please Touch Museum Is A Great Place For Kids. Love Everything About it. I Really Recommend Coming When It Opens Because It Gets Very Crowded. And I Also Recommend Bringing Your Own Food For Your Kids And Your Self Because When It’s Crowded There Nothing Really Left in The Cafe But Pizza But The Pizza Is Not Really Good. Me And My Family Have Been Going There For Years And we Have Been Enjoying It Always. But That’s My Review On The Please touch museum.

ENJOY THE SITE VERY MUCH AND CONTINUE TO VALUE ITS EXISTANCE. HUGO V 17-AUGUST-2020

My son really enjoys it here! There are lots of exhibits and things to do. A great way to spend the morning, even if it is a bit of a drive for us. My only complaint is that while there are many, many exhibits, there isnt as much detail as other childrens museums put into them. Im sure its a lot of work and upkeep though.

I took my 4 and 3 year olds to the museum for the first time today amd they had a blast. As a matter of fact, the 4 year old declared it the best day ever! There is a lot of stuff to do and friendly and helpful staff all around. There were (very limited) vegan options, but we all had lunch successfully at the cafe. The story time was cute and interactive. There were plenty of bathrooms around for the little bladders that dont wait too well! It was pricey, $50 for the 3 of us, plus $5 for each kid to ride the carousel, but we spent hours there doing fun and interesting activities, so I think it was worth the price of admission.

No better place for kids !!!!Philadelphia is really upping its kids quotient.. one day at the zoo and one day at this place is a sure shot on ur Philly itinerary.. zoo taking u close to reality and this place - a perfect destination for made up places like water area, grocery store, garage, hospital, bus and train, ice cream parlour etc for pretend play !Best of all the Alice in Wonderland..Super...

I love this place surprised my 6 year old a the time had much to do there. Kept him busy for hours, the staff was friendly and lots of kids for him to play with. The place was clean as usual with a lot if staff maintaining it. Loved how you can bring your own food and snacks especially since my family and I are vegan. We go every year and I will continue tradition with my 6 month old also. Also my son loved the bus and car section since there was actual size or close to it.

My son had a lot of fun. The building is beautiful and there are a lot of things to grab at when you are here. The little grocery store, the docotrs office, the trolley, they were great to explore. The Alice in Wonderland set up was nice, which led to a big tree that you could play in. The big water play area was cool but it would of been nice if there was more to play with in it. Its definitely good for 6 and under because kids are a lot more hands on the, although its still interesting enough for the next couple years following.

Had a great time. the exhibits were well-thought-out and the museum overall is very large so you can spend a good amount of time without the children getting bored of any one section. The Alice in Wonderland section was a particularly well-designed location. There were Gardens and a mirror maze wall for the kids to enjoy. I highly recommend to visit if you have not been in a while as while I went as a child we have not come back in several years with our kids. Even though its at a new location it is certainly also a newer Childrens Museum to enjoy.

This is a great place to take your kids. My daughter loves their art room and their carousel.Theyre open early some weekends (members only) but its hard to tell because their online calendar is not always up to date.We had a lovely time that one time we went to the museum for their countdown to midnight at noon.

I recently attended a press conference by U.S. Senator Bob Casey at the Please Touch Museum, that visit gave me an opportunity to see the great upgrades made. A highly interactive fun experience for primary age kids.

Great museum, lot of activities toKeep kids engaged. My little one loved it and want to visit again. Parking is not free, should be made free for members visiting the museum.

Great place for both adults and children alike. Lots and lots of things to do both the young and young at heart. Several exhibits bright back childhood memories of places that Ive visited and things experienced. Will definitely go back again.

Awesome.....my great nephew & I couldnt get enough! Hes 2, & as we all know 2 year olds cant get enough of anything!!! As an adult I found this place wonderfully exciting;from the cars, to the water area, to the grocery section, to the train exhibit, to the floor art........on & on & on & on. What a wonderful museum. I had almost forgotten how much I missed doing this. My boys are now grown...but I recommend for all ages...DONT FORGET THE STUB FOR PARKING THEY GIVE THIS TO YOU AT THE REGISTER WHEN YOU PAY FOR ENTRANCE to the museum!!!! I NEARLY TOSSED MINE LOLOL

This museum is way much bigger than I thought it would be! It’s so huge and beautiful from the outside look!! The moment I went inside, I felt like I enter the magical kingdom of kids! There are so many interesting interactive items for kids to touch and play. Kids can be anything they want in there! Also there are so many fun and cute pretend stores there for kids to pretend to be anyone they want to be! Not only the kids would have fun, so does the adults!

Alice in wonderland was amazing. Lots of kids areas

A fantastic hands on childrens experience. You can work in a brickyard, drive a bus, or live out your Alice in Wonderland fantasy. Theres so much to do. Awesome play time. We will become season pass holders. A beautiful merry go round rounds out your day. 3$ a ride or 5$ unlimited adults ride free with child.

Fun for younger children....lots of exploring for them to do

I cant wait to go back after the new normal.

UNBELIEVABLE. My friend and I went to the Please touch museum today because we were in the area and had nothing else to do. We thought it would be a fun time so we thought why not. We enter the door and walk up to the counter to be told we are not allowed entry because we must be children.Now, I am just 16 and my friend is 17 so I corrected her saying we are actually under 18 and she exclaimed at me, “Then you must be here with an adult.” There is absolutely no winning in this situation so we showed ourselves out. And she had a mustache.

The website says this is a great place for ages 3 to 12. I am in disagreement, I feel 2 to 5 would be more accurate for the activities offered. After a quick observation around the museum with my six and a half year old, I realized this was not a good fit for him. Asked for a manager as we just arrived paid 40 dollars for entrance and 16 for parking and my son was bored....the manager whom I only asked if she could reimburse us just for the parking, told me only the finance person can make that call. Really? You are not equipped to make an experience better for guests. They charge 19 per person and add additional for the carousel rides. There was plenty of street parking but I hesitated and ending up in their parking lot for 16 dollars. Why would the rate be so expensive considering there is plenty of street parking????. The woman in finance never bothered to answer my email. Please be mindful if you chose to go. Free parking and the age of your child.

Not a lot of places you can take a 16 month old toddler besides the park. This place fit the bill. Our daughter had an amazing time running around the place engaging with cars, trucks, all kinds of things that were her size. It is a beautiful re-imagining of a cool historical building. So fun!

Pretty cool place to take your kids. It was numerous things that your child could interact with and learn.

I absolutely love the Please Touch Museum. I have been taking my kids to these exhibits since they were located behind the Franklin Institute. My youngest son and I enjoy random visits on any day. I think the staff is very attentive and small children will love ever bit of the museum. We went recently to see the Eric Carle exhibit it was very nice

Average at its best! Made for toddlers and infants!Gets very crowded over weekends... if your kid has special needs, plan ahead and keep spare time!Cafeteria is decent and being on premises it helps for a day trip!Staff is the best! Options are phenomenal...We took the membership for one year and it’s worth every dollar! Two trips and it’s enough good for your return on investment!

I always love taking my grandson to the Please Touch Museum, he never wants to leave after our visits.

It’s a must go destination. My son waits for Saturday so that we can go there. Put together in the centennial building it gives a sense of walking through a palace. Interesting exhibits and carousel keep the kids engaged for hours together.

It felt like there werent enough employees to help organize everything. Also the exhibits/museum could have been designated by age. If they had a side for toddlers and a more educational side for older kids, it would benefit the space more.Otherwise, the kids had a great time and the employees did their best. And we had a good day!

They do a great job providing age-appropriate play and learning spaces for younger kids - toddler to maybe 3rd grade? Can be a little hard to keep track of the kids but thats more the age I think. Anyway I was happy to return here with my own kids after having last been here myself around age 7.

Fun place but definitely suited for younger kids. Five year old had fun but was too tall for several interactive exhibits. We finishes with it pretty quickly so we headed over to the Franklin Institute which my son loved!!!

The museum grounds are immaculate. The lot the museum is located on is very spacious. The museum is 2 floors of activities for children of all ages. When you walk into the museum you see a gigantic replica of the torch of The Statue of Liberty made out of different objects. There are activities on each floor that are geared toward certain topics ie. one of the mazes is Alice in Wonderland. There is a small food court where you can purchase food and different kinds of organic drinks. It was very clean and sanitary. There is a parking lot that is for paying visitors but there is parking located on the street. There is a discount for purchasing tickets online as opposed to buying them at the door. Such a great place to spend the day. Definitely recommend.

The family and I had such a memorable time today! The staff was so nice and the kids had more fun then they could handle!! Thanks so much for the memories guys!! I recommended 100/100

My 15 month old loves the museum. They are safe playing area and I dont have to worry about my kid swallowing anything or falling and getting hurt.They can learn so much with the activities there.Taking annual membership is a great deal, especially if you are residing close by.Ample parking places ( if you are a member, parking is free inside museum). Street parking available too.Cafe is okay.

My one year old had a great time! But after about two hours here he had a sensory overload and just wanted to go home. They have a quiet area for kids to rest on the main floor. I didnt find a nursing room though. To come back up after exploring the lower level, we had to backtrack which I found a bit cumbersome with a wailing child in tow.

Loved it! All the displays are perfect for 2-8 year olds. The River was a favorite along with the rocket ship blast. The race cars and garage also big hit for our 4 year old boy. Fun time for parents and kids.

Bought a Groupon and took my 2 year old son and 8 year old niece. It was a lot of fun. Plenty of things to do for all ages. Nice and clean and very big. Def need a few hours to explore through the whole place. They even have a carousel and parents ride for free which is good. I paid $78.50 for admission for 4 including parking and 4 carousel vouchers which was definitely worth it. Would definitely visit again. They also have food but opted to have lunch out.

Great place for kids to learn and experience

Simply amazed..well planned for kids to explore..fun!!

What a great way to spend the day with the kids. The place is huge, with more than 20 big, interactive place spaces with themes that range from construction to waterways to healthcare. Our 2 and 4 year old daughters absolutely loved it. If you have little ones and you’re within driving distance you should definitely make the trip.Note that there’s tons of free street parking right in front of the building.

My 15 month old loves the museum. They are safe playing area and I dont have to worry about my kid swallowing anything or falling and getting hurt.They can learn so much with the activities there.Taking annual membership is a great deal, especially if you are residing close by.Ample parking places ( if you are a member, parking is free inside museum). Street parking available too.Cafe is okay.

Great museum for the little ones. The exhibits are very interactive and the staff is great

A mini everyday world for kids to explore!Kids (and adults) get to touch everything! This museum is a miniature world where kids can experience and pretend being a doctor, construction worker, bus driver, shopping in a supermarket, selling shoes, repairing cars and so much more! The exhibits are simply play places that kids can interact with. Theres one where you can place a doll in an MRI machine that lights up and mimics scanning the doll. Another exhibit is a construction site where you begin your experience by punching a time clock and helping other crew members organize bricks for the building project. Exhibits feature an actual car and a supermarket with the realest fake food ever seen to build upon the experience of everyday living! Great place to take your kids and for adults their is a bonus of exploring the outskirts of the museum for displays of nostalgic toys!

A lot of fun, the kiddos loved it! Very interactive!

I absolutely love this place. My one year old is obsessed. We got the cheapest membership we could and it covers for admission every single time we go so weve used it very many time so far. Every time somebody says lets do a play date Im like come on lets go to the please touch!

Love this place. Perfect place to take the kids to let them learn and expel all that energy

This place blew us away! There was so much for the kids to do, see and touch. We will definitely return and if we lived here we would have a membership so we can come as often as we want!

My son is 5 years old and he loves this amazing museum.

A great museum for kids of all ages to experience together

Uncontrolled chaos. Older kids sprinting in confined spaces and apathetic parents on their phones. Not safe for young children

We have a year membership because it is always so much fun. The craft room is my new favorite.

Great museum with ample parking (including free parking!) and so many fun activities and exhibits for children! Great way to spend the day and to help kids learn to love museums!

The best museum I have ever seen

Its probably worth a one time visit. My 4 year old liked it - especially the you train set and the boats. My 10 year old was bored and wanted to leave. I expected a lot more of attractions. I would say that this place is probably meant for toddlers- 3 and under.

This is a wonderful place to visit with kids. I was amazed to see it has so much to offer. Kids can almost spend the entire day here. We simply loved it.

This is an excellant place to bring young children. Its very interactive and will keep them busy all day. They have fun exhibits and its frankly amazing!

So so fun for toddlers and preschoolers! Tons of different areas -- water play, pretend play (hospital, grocery store, house, cafe, campsite, etc), construction site, space room, transportation area, Alice in Wonderland, art studio, train section, carousel... And the list goes on and on.You cant explore the whole place in one day, not even two.My kids are 2 and 4, and both love it there and ask to go on a weekly basis.The cover is expensive, and food there is pricey too (which is typical for these kind of places), but the membership gives you free parking and entrance so it is well worth it for my family.The staff seems to truly enjoy working there. They play alongside the kids and are friendly and engaging. I have nothing negative to say about PTM. You wont regret coming here!

$19 a person, regardless of their age. Big, with plenty to entertain the kids. There is on street parking which is plentiful early in the day, and will save you some additional money rather than parking in their lot.It isnt the best childrens museum out there. But, if youre in the area on a rainy day, it can help pass some time.

My four year olds loved this museum so much they slept the whole way home. Lots of exciting things to touch. Theres a huge water table with boats, a huge play store and kitchen. Full sizes bus and car. As well as some culture in the Muslim exhibit.They even have a carousel.Bit exspensive. With parking two adults and two toddlers and a stamp to ride the carousel we drop 100 bucks.

Wonderful for toddlers. My 4 year old had a blast! Surprised it was so clean despite being overrun with toddlers. Loved all the hand sanitizer s placed throughout the place. A bit disorganized in some areas but what can you expect from toddlers.