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Please Touch Museum

4231 Ave of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-581-3181
Ranked #9 of 258 attractions in Philadelphia
4.5 of 5 stars 183 Reviews
Type: Children’s Museums, Science Museums
Fee: Yes
Description: Hands-on museum where adults and children can learn and explore together.
Useful Information: Activities for young children
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New York
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

My kids love it!!! Everything was touchable, playable and safe. More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I was so excited to bring my two daughters who are five and seven to the museum... It is very impressive when you walk in but the exhibits are boring... My five year old told me this is boring can we go to the park..? It's a pretty place very clean parking not a problem... Just really boring lots of... More

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New York City, New York
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Because this museum is so hands on, your child(ren) will stay engage and very busy. More

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Point Pleasant, Pennsylvania
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012 NEW

We supported it, went to the opening several years ago, and recommend it for children through maybe 10 years old More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This is just one of those museums that everyone should experience "at least" once with their children. In a world where young kids are often told "don't touch" this is a place that encourages and celebrates the joy of exploration . I loved going here with my girls when they were young. My youngest loved this museum so much that,... More

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

I brought a group of refugee children after school had been closed for six days of snow. The Please Touch Museum had relocated to Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, which is the only major structure remaining from Philly's 1876 Centennial Exhibition and it was the first home of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It has been stunningly restored and outfitted... More

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Morrisville, Pennsylvania
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Can spend hours there with everything suited to the young child up to perhaps age 7 or so. My grand-daughter who was 2 1/2 had such fun. Great place to visit in the city if you are looking for a totally child-centered activity. More

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New Jersey
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

My son is 2 1/2 and he had a wonderful time at this museum. Definitely a must see in Philadelphia! More

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New Hope, PA
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66 reviews 66 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

They really did a major upgrade when they moved the please touch museum. The carousel is really nice. My kids are older now so not as interesting the water table area is a lot of fun for little kids. More

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Fergus Falls
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

Great place to take your kids. Hands on exhibits everywhere. A place where you could probably take your kids 20 times a still have something new to do. More

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