FAQs
What are your hours?
Back to topWe are open seven days a week from 9 am until 4:30 pm. Summer hours (July 1 through Labor Day) are 9 am until 4:30 pm Sunday through Thursday, and 9 am until 5 pm Friday and Saturday.
What is the admission cost?
Back to topThe price for adults and children age one and over is $10.95 per person. Children under one are free. For groups of 15 or more, there is a discounted price of $8 per person (reservations are required)
Where is the museum located?
Back to topThe museum is located at 21st and Race Streets. Our full address is 210 N. 21st Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. We are directly behind the Franklin Institute and are a block off of the Ben Franklin Parkway.
How do I get to Please Touch Museum®?
Back to topSpecific directions are available on our directions page
What is the age range for the museum?
Back to topThe museum’s activities, exhibits and theater programs are designed for families with children ages seven and younger. For very young children (3 and under), the museum offers our Barnyard Babies exhibit. Children who are over seven may find the museum too childish or boring, but, depending on the child, may enjoy the fun!
Is there parking?
Back to topMetered street parking is available on the Ben Franklin Parkway and on the blocks surrounding the museum (please be advised, these spots are rare!) There are also parking lots within walking distance of the museum.
How long does it take to go through the Museum?
Back to topBecause every child is different, it’s difficult to put a specific length of time on your visit. Your child may spend 1 hour in one exhibit alone! We advise giving yourself 1½ hours.
Where can we eat?
Back to topPlease Touch® has a lounge area in our Recycled City exhibit that has snack, juice and milk vending machines. You are more than welcome to bring lunch with you and eat it in that area. There are two pizzeria/deli restaurants that offer sit-down service within 2 blocks of us. There is also a deli/convenience store behind our building. TGIFriday’s is located on the Parkway approximately 3 blocks away.
What’s going on today?
Back to topPlease check our Calendar for a complete list of the day’s activities and theater shows.
How do I book a party/group reservation?
Back to topPlease visit the Group Visits section of our web site to check out the different reservation options. If you are already aware of what type of reservation you would like to make, please call (215) 963-0667 and ask for Reservations.
Where can I find information on memberships?
Back to topPlease visit the Membership page on our site! It will list the benefits of museum membership including discounts on birthday parties. You may also sign up for Membership on our secure site.
How can I support Please Touch Museum®?
Back to topIf you would like to support Please Touch®, see how you can give at our Support Please Touch Museum page or give us a call at (215) 963-0667 and ask for Kelly Resinger
How can I nominate someone for Great Friend To Kids award?
Back to topPlease visit the Great Friends to Kids Award page or call us at (215) 963-0667 and ask for Denise.
Is the Museum handicap accessible?
Back to topYes! There is a ramp leading to our exhibits gallery in addition to an elevator. All of our restrooms are accessible as well.
What is your fax number?
Back to topOur fax number is (215) 963-0424
How do I contact a staff member?
Back to topYou can call the museum at (215) 963-0667 and ask for the particular staff member you are looking for or visit the Staff Directory on our web site.
What kind of exhibits do you have?
Back to topAll of our exhibits are interactive and designed for families with children ages seven and younger. Please visit the Exhibits page of our web site to find out the details of each exhibit .
Are you hiring?
Back to topThe Employment and Volunteer Opportunities on our web site lists all of the positions currently open. If you need more information, please call (215) 963-0667 to speak to Judy Meyers.
What are the Community Outreach Programs the Museum offers?
Back to topPlease Touch Museum® has served the community for more than 10 years. Our programs, including Community Partners and Parent Empowerment Program and ACES teen mentoring, have won national awards and are an important part of Please Touch Museum’s mission. For more information visit our Community Outreach page.
Did the museum Move yet?
Back to topPlease visit the Memorial Hall Update page of our site to learn more about our exciting move to Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park in 2008.
Does the Museum have any discounts?
Back to topPlease Touch Museum® accepts AAA, the Culture Pass, and the WHYY MemberCard. Coupons can also be found in Kidstuff. If you have questions about discounts, please call (215) 963-0667.
What is your group rate?
Back to topOur group rate is $8 per person. Group rates apply to groups of 15 or more and require a reservation. Please call (215) 963-0667 and ask for Reservations.
How can I get to Please Touch Museum® by SEPTA?
Back to topSEPTA, routes 7, 33, 38, 48, and 76 all stop within one block of the museum.
Do you allow strollers?
Back to topStrollers are certainly permitted inside the museum but must be parked in our lobby. Our gallery floor cannot accommodate strollers with the exception of special needs cases.
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