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Please Touch Museum at Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park is the children’s museum of Philadelphia and is dedicated to enriching the lives of children by providing learning opportunities through play. Please Touch features six interactive exhibit zones: Roadside Attractions, Flight Fantasy, City Capers, Wonderland, River Adventures, and Centennial Exploration, along with daily activities and theater performances. Highlights include a century-old fully refurbished Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel and a 40-foot replica of the Statue of Liberty Arm & Torch, made entirely of toys.

Watch this Streettalkin Philadelphia Video to see what the Please Touch Museum has in store for you!

 

This space is available for rent.  Visit http://www.phillyspacefinder.com/spaces/2631?from_search=1 for more info.

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  • Contact Info

    Please Touch Museum

    4231 Avenue of the Republics
    Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
    Philadelphia, PA 19131

    Phone: 215-581-3181   |   Official Website

    Admission:

    * Members: Free
    * Under the age of one: Free
    * Children and Adults: $15
    * Groups of 15 or more: please call (215) 581-3168 for reservations and discount group rates
     

    Hours:

    General Hours: Monday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. CLOSED: New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Days

  • Map

    Full map and directions

  • Parking Info

    On-site parking is available in Please Touch Museum’s parking lot directly next to the Museum. Parking is $8.00 per car and free for museum members. Prices subject to change.

  • Accessibility Services

    

  • Accessibility Details

    Blind/VI Access: Some printed information available in large print.

    Deaf/Hearing Access: Sign language interpretation provided for 1 event a year. Please call ahead for details.

    Wheelchair Access: Access to most exhibits and to the gift shop.

  • • Current Events

      There are no current events at this time.

  • • Upcoming Events

      07/21/13	Star Wars Day Please Touch Museum Star Wars Day Presented by Please Touch Museum at Please Touch Museum July 21, 2013 Join PTM for a day of Star Wars fun! See iconic toys from the 1970s to today from our permanent collection, enjoy Star Wars-themed story times with your favorite characters from the movies, make galactic art activities, and dance as if you're in a galaxy far, far away!
      07/27/13	Crazy Aaron Putty Event Please Touch Museum Crazy Aaron Putty Event Presented by Please Touch Museum at Please Touch Museum July 27, 2013 Crazy Aaron's Puttyworld visits the museum on Saturday, July 27th. Kids will stretch, snap and squeeze their science skills for this fun, interactive experiment!
      08/10/13- 08/11/13	Brick Building Extravaganza at Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum Brick Building Extravaganza at Please Touch Museum Presented by Please Touch Museum at Please Touch Museum August 10-August 11, 2013 Stop by Please Touch Museum for Lego fun all weekend long! Highlights include a brick model of Memorial Hall, an interactive robotic replica of PTM’s digger exhibit, DUPLO free play area, instructional sessions on advanced building, and more!

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    There are no current events at this time.

  • Upcoming Events

    07/21/13	Star Wars Day Please Touch Museum Star Wars Day Presented by Please Touch Museum at Please Touch Museum July 21, 2013 Join PTM for a day of Star Wars fun! See iconic toys from the 1970s to today from our permanent collection, enjoy Star Wars-themed story times with your favorite characters from the movies, make galactic art activities, and dance as if you're in a galaxy far, far away!
    07/27/13	Crazy Aaron Putty Event Please Touch Museum Crazy Aaron Putty Event Presented by Please Touch Museum at Please Touch Museum July 27, 2013 Crazy Aaron's Puttyworld visits the museum on Saturday, July 27th. Kids will stretch, snap and squeeze their science skills for this fun, interactive experiment!
    08/10/13- 08/11/13	Brick Building Extravaganza at Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum Brick Building Extravaganza at Please Touch Museum Presented by Please Touch Museum at Please Touch Museum August 10-August 11, 2013 Stop by Please Touch Museum for Lego fun all weekend long! Highlights include a brick model of Memorial Hall, an interactive robotic replica of PTM’s digger exhibit, DUPLO free play area, instructional sessions on advanced building, and more!

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    06/09/13	ODDyssey Half Marathon Please Touch Museum
    04/20/13	Please Touch Museum’s Annual Storybook Ball Please Touch Museum
    04/13/13	Please Touch Museum’s Dia Del Nino Please Touch Museum
    04/06/13	Autism Awareness Night at The Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum
    04/05/13	Fred's Footsteps - Party in the Park 2013 Please Touch Museum
    03/17/13	Get Your Rear in Gear - Philadelphia 10K/5K, 2 Mile Walk & Kids' Fun Run Please Touch Museum
    11/16/12	Signature Chefs Gala Please Touch Museum
    10/21/12	2012 Running for Answers Please Touch Museum
    09/23/12	Expectant Parents Bootcamp Please Touch Museum
    09/16/12	Stroller in the Park Please Touch Museum
    08/04/12	Kindergarten Mixer Please Touch Museum
    05/04/12	May the 4th Be With You Please Touch Museum
    04/21/12	Storybook Ball Please Touch Museum
    04/14/12	Junior League Centennial Gala Please Touch Museum
    04/14/12	Dia Del Nino Please Touch Museum
    03/10/12	Red Ball Please Touch Museum
    02/13/12- 02/27/12	Win a Family Pack of Tickets to Please Touch Museum! Please Touch Museum
    01/21/12	Expectant Parents Bootcamp Please Touch Museum
    12/31/11	Countdown to Noon Please Touch Museum
    12/20/11	Disney On Ice Character Appearance at Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum
    11/17/11	March of Dimes Signature Chefs Auction Please Touch Museum
    11/12/11- 11/13/11	Little Smiles Stars Ball 2011 Please Touch Museum
    11/10/11	16th Annual Great Friend to Kids Awards Please Touch Museum
    10/23/11	2011 Running for Answers 5K Please Touch Museum
    10/22/11	Assistive-Listening & ASL Centennial Tour at Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum
    10/21/11- 10/22/11	Monster Mash Please Touch Museum
    09/15/11	Memorial Hall After Dark at Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum
    08/02/11- 09/30/11	Financial Literacy Program Please Touch Museum
    07/15/11	Sid the Science Kid Visits Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum
    06/11/11	Expectant Parents Bootcamp Please Touch Museum
    05/28/11- 09/06/11	Rainforest Rhythm at Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum
    05/14/11	Baby and Infant Safety Workshop Please Touch Museum
    05/14/11	Baby and Infant Safety Workshop Please Touch Museum
    04/30/11	Storybook Ball Please Touch Museum
    04/23/11	Sandy Sprint 5K Run/Walk & Canine Sprint Please Touch Museum
    04/05/11- 05/07/11	Dia del Nino Please Touch Museum
    04/01/11- 05/13/11	New Parents Wellness Please Touch Museum
    04/01/11- 05/13/11	Growing Wellness Please Touch Museum
    03/26/11	6th Annual Liberty Ball Benefiting-Thon Please Touch Museum
    03/18/11	Party in the Park Please Touch Museum
    03/05/11	The Red Ball Please Touch Museum
    02/19/11- 02/21/11	World Music Weekend Please Touch Museum
    02/19/11	West Philly Orchestra Please Touch Museum
    02/04/11- 03/11/11	Wellness Mama Please Touch Museum
    02/02/11- 04/30/11	Centennial Tour Please Touch Museum
    01/22/11- 04/24/11	Access/ABILITY Please Touch Museum
    01/22/11	Expectant Moms (and Dads) Bootcamp Please Touch Museum
    12/31/10	Countdown to Noon Please Touch Museum
    12/27/10- 12/30/10	Mama Mac Rocks the Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum
    12/04/10- 01/23/11	Please Touch Playhouse presents “North Wind” Please Touch Museum
    12/01/10	Target First Wednesdays Please Touch Museum
    11/15/10	Philadelphia Childhood Icons Please Touch Museum
    11/14/10	2nd Annual Lemon Run Please Touch Museum
    11/12/10- 01/02/11	Enchanted Colonial Village Please Touch Museum
    11/06/10	PurpleStride Philadelphia 2010--Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 5K Walk and Fun Run Please Touch Museum
    11/06/10- 11/07/10	Little Smiles 3rd Annual Stars Ball Please Touch Museum
    11/03/10	Celebrate Jannell Cannon's Birthday Please Touch Museum
    11/01/10- 05/31/11	Please Touch Museum Grown-Up Lunch and Learn Series Please Touch Museum
    10/30/10- 10/31/10	Celebrate Halloween at Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum
    10/29/10	Monster Mash Please Touch Museum
    10/15/10	New Space Station Exhibit Opens Please Touch Museum
    10/12/10- 01/02/11	Centennial Tours Please Touch Museum
    10/01/10- 11/28/10	Please Touch Playhouse Presents Fly/Fishing Please Touch Museum
    09/26/10	National Day of Play Please Touch Museum
    09/23/10	PBS Kids Sprout Host Appearance Please Touch Museum
    09/20/10	Lunch & Learn: Art and Architecture of Memorial Hall Please Touch Museum
    09/19/10	Philadelphia Happy and Healthy Mom Fair Please Touch Museum
    09/16/10	Celebrate H.A. Rey’s Birthday Please Touch Museum
    09/07/10	Celebrate Artist Jacob Lawrence’s Birthday Please Touch Museum
    09/01/10	Target First Wednesday Please Touch Museum
    08/31/10	Celebrate Maria Montessori’s Birthday Please Touch Museum
    08/29/10	Stroller in the Park Please Touch Museum
    08/26/10	PBS Kids Sprout Host Appearance Please Touch Museum
    08/25/10	Celebrate Author Ian Falconer’s Birthday Please Touch Museum
    08/21/10	Disability Awareness Night at Please Touch Museum Please Touch Museum
    08/19/10	Extended Museum Hours Please Touch Museum
    08/13/10	Yo Gabba Gabba Dance Party Please Touch Museum
    08/12/10	Extended Museum Hours Please Touch Museum
    08/07/10	Appearance by PBS character Angelina Ballerina Please Touch Museum
    08/06/10	Celebrate Artist Andy Warhol’s Birthday Please Touch Museum
    08/05/10	Extended Museum Hours Please Touch Museum
    08/04/10	Target First Wednesday Please Touch Museum
    08/03/10- 09/30/10	Centennial Tours Please Touch Museum
    07/30/10- 08/01/10	Zhu-niverse Tour 2010 Please Touch Museum
    07/28/10	Celebrate Beatrix Potter’s Birthday Please Touch Museum
    07/25/10	National Carousel Day Please Touch Museum
    07/22/10	PBS Kids Sprout Host Appearance Please Touch Museum
    07/19/10	(If You Give a) Pig (a Pancake) appearance in celebration of Laura Numeroff’s Birthday Please Touch Museum
    07/19/10- 07/23/10	Grandparent Days: You’re Never Too Old to Play Please Touch Museum
    07/17/10	Rainforest Rhythm Exhibit Re-Opens Please Touch Museum
    07/16/10	Elaine Wideman-Vaughn Birthday Celebration Please Touch Museum
    07/16/10- 09/06/10	Please Touch Playhouse presents Gram Adele Please Touch Museum
    07/14/10	Amelia Bedelia appearance in celebration of Peggy Parrish’s Birthday Please Touch Museum
    07/12/10	50th Anniversary of Etch-A-Sketch Please Touch Museum
    07/09/10	Celebrate Todd Parr’s Birthday Please Touch Museum
    07/09/10- 07/11/10	World Music Festival Please Touch Museum
    07/07/10	Target First Wednesday Please Touch Museum
    07/06/10	Celebrate artist Frida Kahlo’s Birthday Please Touch Museum
    07/04/10	Celebrate July 4th! Please Touch Museum
    06/25/10	Celebrate author Eric Carle’s Birthday Please Touch Museum