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Please Touch Museum

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #10 of 287 attractions in Philadelphia
Traveler Description: Hands-on museum where adults and children can learn and explore together.
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Attraction type: Children's museum, Science museum, Other
Address: 4231 Ave of the Republic (formerly N Concourse Dr) Philadelphia, PA 19131
Tel: 215-581-3181
Fax: 215-581-3183

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Reviews of Please Touch Museum

( 1-7 of 7 )
4 of 5 stars
Merion, PA
Sep 14, 2008

Note to visitors for Please Touch Museum - the Museum is moving to a new location in Fairmont Park, which is scheduled to open Oct 18, 2008. Check the website for directions. more

5 of 5 stars
new york
Aug 10, 2008

I just came back from Philly and my twin girls that are 3 just loved this place. My one daughter gets bored fast but did not here, she kept busy for the whole time we were there. Would come back again when they open up in new location. more

3 of 5 stars
Pennsylvania
Aug 14, 2006
3/5 found this review helpful

It costs $9.95 a person, no matter what age-a bit steep for a museum that is as big as the average two story home. Takes about 45 minutes to go through and if your kids get bored it will be about 20 minutes. Do yourself a favor and skip this museum, save your money and go next door to the... more

5 of 5 stars
Northern Virginia
Jun 25, 2006
2/3 found this review helpful

This is a great spot for kids. It is meant for kids 1-7. You could probably spend up to 2 hours here, but my son has a short attention span and we went through it in 20 minutes. Compared to other children's museums and attractions, this was very clean and well maintained. more

5 of 5 stars
Whitehall, PA
Jun 20, 2006
5/5 found this review helpful

We went to the Please Touch Museum and loved it! We have a two year old and an infant. We brought our Snugli because you can not take a stroller through the museum. We found 3 hour street parking which gave us enough time. My two year old loved it! There was so much to do and look at, so... more

Mar 18, 2004
9/9 found this review helpful

I took my son and his cousins to this museum last year and they had a fantastic time. It truly is a "Please Touch" experience. From doing the food shopping to sliding through trees and flying airplanes, the kids absolutely had a ball. Their getting to take pictures with Arthur after watching a theater production of the show was simply... more

5 of 5 stars
Philadelphia, PA
Nov 26, 2002
10/11 found this review helpful

The PTM is great fun; as soon as your child can crawl, he/she can enjoy the museum. It's educational, safe and interactive. My toddler always comes home with a new skill and/or word! more

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Please Touch Museum Address

4231 Ave of the Republic (formerly N Concourse Dr), Philadelphia, PA 19131
Tel: 215-581-3181 Fax: 215-581-3183