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Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia

4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Description

Please Touch Museum contains interactive exhibits with an educational purpose aimed at children up to seven years old. It is housed in the Memorial Hall, in the Centennial District of Philadelphia.

Access & Transport

The museum is on the western bank of the Schuylkill River, in the West section of Fairmount Park. Bus #38 stops at the museum and routes 40, 43, and 64 stop within walking distance. The 'Girard Av & 41st St' trolley station is 800m/10mins' walk away. Free on-street parking is available Directions info: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/location-and-directions/ Accessibility info: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/accessibility/

Instructions & Recommendations

All guests must make an online reservation ahead of time. This activity combines well with the Shofuso Japanese House and Garden in Fairmount Park.

Meta review

The online reviews are quite consistent: this is definitely for kids (best for 3 to 7yrs old) so adults will just have to share in the fun, there is enough to do for at least 2h though there is space for more, it is not a museum but the building is gorgeous and does feel like one, and the interior feels a little run down and is not well lit. Tip: there are often free parking spots available at the front.

Environmental & Social

No environmental data regarding the building. Uses some electricity. Socially neutral

Conclusion

Parents - this is payback time after all those museums, shopping and historical visits. You won't learn anything but your children (<8yrs old) will definitely enjoy. Our sense is that it probably has more appeal as a venue to take an annual membership in for Philly residents.

Key positive

Younger children will definitely enjoy

Pleasant building

Key negative

Expensive ticket for adults / family

Need to improve upkeep

Suitability

Best for children up to 7 years old and accessible for visitors with reduced mobility

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, 25 Dec and 01 Jan

av. transport time:0h 25m

est. visit time:1h 30m

Regulated hours

Monday09:00 - 16:30

Tuesday -

Wednesday09:00 - 16:30

Thursday09:00 - 16:30

Friday09:00 - 16:30

Saturday09:00 - 16:30

Sunday11:00 - 16:30

Pricing
Age band
Age band
Regular price / pers.
Senior
65 - 99
US$22.6
Adult
12 - 64
US$22.6
Child
1 - 11
US$22.6
Infant
0 - 99
US$0
Includes $0.6 booking fee. $3 cheaper on weekdays. Unlimited Carousel rides are $5 per child.

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