Please Touch Museum

Best part of Philly. My kid and us had the best time and spent 4 hours exploring everything. Absolutely must visit for all parents and definitely visit the souvenir shop. It’s so cute and had the best gifts in very reasonable prices. The place is comfortable and just the right size for a day out. Not filled with meaningless displays like lots of other kid friendly museums. Fantastic experience 10/10. Kudos to the imagination of the creators and the funding committee. The result is brilliant.

Love, love, love this museum! My boys had a blast. Very family friendly. There’s so much to do — hands-on exhibits, a carousel, water play, and more. Great way to beat the heat and spent quality family time.

We planned a family vacation to Philadelphia, and we made sure to incorporate a day for this museum because we had heard so much about it. It did not disappoint. It was my five-year-old's favorite activity during a week-long trip. The kids played for 4+ hours and didn't want to leave. They kept asking to go back throughout the remainder of the trip. It's a definite must-visit if you have small children.

This was fantastic! I am a grandfather with daughter and 2-year old granddaughter and we had a marvelous time there. And, we only saw part of this child centric (and sized) activity center. This museum not only exposed children to science, engineering and math concepts, but also the reality of the day to day activities they are exposed to. They get to shop in a grocery store complete with checkout. They get to walk onto busses and trolleys. They get to pretend they are either at the rocket mission control center or in the spaceship. So many activities with displays that are not only child sized but the most ingenious I have seen. So happy my daughter moved to Philly!

We visited on a Wednesday afternoon. Overall the experience was engaging for the kids and there was plenty for them to do. One thing that didn't sit well with me though was how they simply cut the power to all of the attractions and activities 30 minutes before closing. The museum is scheduled to close at 4:30pm but without warning, everything in the entire place completely shut down at 4pm sharp. I mean, I understand wanting everyone out by a certain time but the way it was approached was pretty off-putting. Plus, if the place closes at 4:30pm then that's the time I would expect that everything would be available. If you want people out by 4:30pm then change your hours to close at 4pm so that you have the extra 30 minutes to ensure everyone is out.

This place is good but slightly overrated. The good: it’s very spacious, well-staffed, and lots for kids to do. The bad: there’s no playground or climbing structure, the parking is a bit pricey, and there wasn’t enough seating in the cafeteria. Also, it was very busy for a Monday. I can’t imagine how crowded it must be on a weekend. It short, it’s a good place to take kids 7 years old and under, but it’s not the best children’s museum my family has been to.

This museum was the absolute coolest!!! My 6 year old has so much fun. The huge water table, the grocery store, small town, Alice in wonderland. I wish we had one closer to home (visiting from IN). I would come here all the time! It was clean too and had plenty of different areas for smaller kiddos and older kiddos. I loved this, you have to bring your kiddos here!!!!

A great experience for everybody in the family. I especially loved the "Food and Family" exibit by Giant. They have what looks like a child sized Giant food store for the kids to shop, stock shelves, bake pizza, decorate cakes, and checkout their products at the self checkout! Very cool for me to see as a Giant bakery employee myself. Tickets are very affordable, and they even offer tickets at a cheaper price for those on government assistance.

It doesn't get much better than this for a children's museum! We spent all day here (minus about an hour-we arrived about an hour after opening), and could've easily come back the next day and spent another day here. A couple of tips: *check out the schedule for the creative arts studio and makers space. If you want to sign up, hang around that area because it fills up quickly and registration is only available an hour or so before. *the food and family exhibit has specific times it closes for cleaning. * plan to follow the end of day parade-so much fun! * unlimited carousel is so worth it to purchase There is just so much to explore here! Water play area is awesome too! Both my 3 year old and 6 year old did not want to leave. Coming from another city, we stayed overnight prior to our visit and I'd highly recommend doing that so you can get an early start. If we were local we'd absolutely have a membership!

I've been to (I think it's) six different children's museums spread across as many states in the past year (and really a bit less). They tend to have similar things, and they all make tradeoffs about how much to emphasize different aspects where part of the calculation is zero sum, so it's hard to rank them, but I think any parent familiar with children's museums would conclude that the Please Touch Museum is doing a great job. None of the usual children's museum staple sections are below average. The grocery store area might be the best I've seen. The water table area is tied for best. I've seen one solidly better "auto mechanic" space, but theirs compared just fine to any others besides that. There are a few things they do especially well: 1) Their Alice in Wonderland themed space on their basement level is unique, I haven't seen such a creatively designed space anywhere else, and it manages to both be a fun play space for kids and even toddlers while having some concepts that can keep the parents amused. 2) They incorporate a lot of Philly themes into their stuff in ways that are fun for locals and also fun for visitors from elsewhere who can take pictures of their kid with Philly visuals to remind them of their visit when they look through their photo albums. 3) Some of their side exhibits could be very educational, and while my not yet two year-old probably won't remember, for example, the financial lessons of their PNC-sponsored section on banking, he could have fun there, and as someone who has spent a lot of time thinking about how to teach little kids about money and who has volunteered to teach kids about those sorts of things, I think they did a great job presenting information in a way that will make sense for kids a little older. 4) We were there for closing time, and they do a brilliant little parade with instruments, and dances, etc., to help get the little ones moving towards the exit. It makes the end of the visit so smooth. No crying about leaving! The Please Touch Museum is lots of fun for little ones.

This place is a toddler's dream. My son had fun every moment we were here. If I lived in Philadelphia, I would totally get a membership. My son's favorite sections were the car area on the first floor and the grocery shop in the bottom floor. They have so many sections and I feel like the kids could get hours out of each section. I am back home now and I wish my city had a place like this and especially a full blown play grocery, bakery, pizza shop, and restaurant like this place. My son would want to go daily.

From water tables, mini grocery markets, Alice in wonderland mazes to a carousel and mini vehicles to sit in, the please touch museum has a lot of variety. They have hand sanitizer stations all around to help maintain cleanliness and smocks for the water table area. There are also several areas exclusively reserved for toddlers, which I appreciated, though no one to enforce it so some kids were a lot older than intended. Overall, loved the experience and will go back again!

Very educational and fun for kids. Traveled all the way from NYC and my son loved it. Didn't want to leave. He especially loved the carousel, Would def return again.

I am an educator, so my expectations were about learning through explorations. I was VERY DISSAPPOINTED. Many of the exhibits were poorly designed, and many of the pieces to the various activities were broken or scattered around the museum. Directions on using he earthquake exhibit, for example, were frustrating, - finally figure out it was because the exhibit was broken. Many older children were unsuperised, so this was a hazard to toddlers. There were no personnel around to ask questions, assist with the exhibits, or to monitor what was going on with unruly children. The cost of $51 for one adult and one toddler, was excessive for what we experienced. I don't understand why the museum is in such poor shape. This museum, evidentially, is being mismanaged. For all the money that the place makes, the state of the exhibits have not been updated or maitenanced for a while. Not to mention, that many exhibits have been insufficiently designed for exploration and discovery. The staff, are unprofessional, uninformed, and poorly trained.

We spent 2 hours running, playing, climbing and enjoying the museum. My 5 year old wanted to stay for hours more! The carousel is great. There's a little cafe and lots of seating to relax. This is a pricey adventure. We paid $65 for admittance, parking and carousel rides. But there are passes you can get and it's worth the price! It's a gorgeous building and a great learning experience and environment! Only drawback, not enough art materials in the XOXO exhibit but maybe there was a busy week w/lots of visitors.

So I kinda want to give this place a 4.5 but we can't do halves so 5 it is. My wife bought the family a 1 year family membership here and she goes all the time! Otherwise tickets are 22 pp 1+. The building is gorgeous and does not fit the tenant. This is a historic landmark that feels like it should host the gugenheim or that caliber of museums, but it's a children's museum. I will say that the exhibits are very well maintained, and staff is super attentive! My gripe is that the inside needs work, a new paint job, and more tlc than they can probably afford. It's a gigantic building that fits them, but doesn't fit 5 year Olds lol! They have 2 floors of exhibits and kids are running the show here! You could spend 2 whole days here and you'd probably see everything lol! They have a few rotating exhibits. They have a massive kitchen/ grocery store downstairs that kids love! Staff close it every hour or so to restock everything they kids move lol! They have a café that is pretty reasonable for museum standards! They have a few family meal options, chicken nuggets, fries, pizza, pretzels, and a few special items. Pre made Salads and sammiches as well. Fruit, but it might be wax hahhahah! Just kidding, all kids love eating pears and bananas right? Staff is pretty solid, I wish they'd do a better job keeping bigger kids out of smaller kids sections, but it's 2025, and if you try to do that, the parents might sue... so... oh well! All in all a nice museum for kids. 12 and under would have a blast here! Something for all ages from 2 -12! If you live nearby and need something to do, come here.

So far the family has had two visits to this wonderful children's museum and my little one loves it. Lots of wonderful areas to explore for little ones and interesting exhibits. There are a couple areas that I think could be more interactive or expanded but overall it's a great place.

I haven't been here since I was a kid so I wasn't sure what to expect. It far exceeded my expectations in every way. There were so many great little details. There was so much to do, it's easy to spend a whole day here. We came on a Saturday and it does get crowded so it's best to come when it opens. They had a water area so you might want a change of clothes if your child gets really wet. We loved the carousel! $5 for unlimited rides is amazing. Everything was really clean and well organized. Parking was easy and check in went smoothly.

Overall: Awesome place to spend a good chunk of the day with kids. We loved the variety of exhibits and my 2.5 year old had a blast. There were tons of vehicles, water play, instruments, interactive art classrooms, tie dye classes, an extensive play market with tons of play food, a kitchen, Alice in Wonderland, and an India exhibit which was super cool. The employees did a great job keeping things organized and set up to promote play on the busy Saturday that we were there. I felt like it was one of the cleaner children's museums we've been to. Parking was easy.

I felt like a big kid in this place. I went on a Saturday afternoon with my family comprising of 4 children under age 8 and they had a ball! There was so much to do and to explore. I even hit my walking goal on my apple watch lol. There's something for everyone, including sensory areas for children with autism and toddler areas. This is a perfect place for a family outing and to celebrate birthdays.

This is an amazing kids' museum. We were there for hours and could've stayed for several more. There were exhibits we didn't even get to because our kids were so busy at some of them. Not to mention the carousel, which was a huge hit. We will definitely be back!

Really quite remarkable how well they've put together each of the spaces - my 2 and 4 year old girls loved so many of the "exhibits" if you can call them that. It's right in the name, but worth noting how awesome it is to be at a museum where kids can interact freely with everything they see. Very nice staff as well!

Pros - so many fun spaces for kids to roam around in! Our 4 year old and 2 year old can be entertained here for a looooong time - easy parking (lot available- free for members) - stroller friendly - you can bring your own snacks!! But for those who forget snacks, they have a cafe too! - offer seasonal events and workshops in the museum (eg. build a snow globe, nye ball drop) - the Giant marketplace is so fun and realistic for the kids - the massive vehicle section is my son's favorite, so much to explore - unlimited carousel rides!!! Cons - it can get pretty crowded and hectic on the weekend, especially rainy days! This place is amazing! There's something for every kid to explore :)

What an amazing place for kids! We recently went with our family with kids with varying ages from 1 year to 9 years, and they all had a great time. They have so many interactive spaces including space, water, transportation, groceries, books to match kids' different interests. We went on a Friday in April and it wasn't too crowded. Free street parking was also easy to find that was the same distance to the museum as the parking lot. All the spaces were kept tidy! I even got to make use of their nursing room by the downstairs bathroom - which had a rocking chair, leg rest, sink and changing station

I love this place! My family and I always have fun here, there are so many activities and events. A little bit of science with history and art. The best part is your kid can touch everything lol. This place is very neat and very clean for the amount of traffic it has. The staff is friendly and the food great. I highly recommend this place for a day trip.

Love this place. Took a weekend trip to Philly and the kids had so much fun here. There's a giant play supermarket made for toddler size and my kids were running all over the place pretending to do some shopping. This is a place that really sparks creativity and imagination. They have arts and crafts setups, giant building blocks. My kids approved. Better than all the children museums we have in NYC

A fun place to take your little ones. Lots of fun exhibitions they can touch. It is a little wild on the weekend, so if you can go at the end of the weekdays that might be better. The food cage was shockingly good. The samosas were on point. I definitely plan on taking my little man back.

This place is AMAZING for kids. I came here with my 2 girlfriends and our 6 kids ranging from 1-7 years old. We stayed from 10am to 330pm and the kids weren't even bored. I was able to find street parking when I arrived as they opened at 10 with no problem. We paid the extra $5 for the carousel which is definitely worth it. It's a nice perk that you're also able to bring your own food but they do have a cafe if you want to buy some food for the kids. They have so many different areas to peak each kids interest. We spent a lot of time in the supermarket area with all the different little "house" areas. However, we tried each section of this museum. It is a great place for kids' play and imagination. I highly recommend to parents to stay the day.

Came here with a 9, 6 and 2 yrs old children. All seemed to have had a great time. Bought the $5 unlimited carousel offer. Went on it 4x which isn't a bad deal. Thought the 9 yr old would have been too old for it but they had a baseball exhibition which he loved. Look out for times activities - we got on the waitlist for DIY plushies which was quite fun. Overall it was a fun day. If I lived in Philly I would definitely buy an annual pass. 3 adults and 3 kids were $135 plus carousel passes @ $5 per child.

A fun way to learn, especially when water is involved. Kids loved putting on the rain coats. Take your children, have lunch, ride the carousel A day they'll never forget.

This is probably one of the best experiences for children that I've ever come across. There are many exhibits that really tap into what kids are into from a sensory POV. The variety of experiences were rather impressive and this place can easily occupy a good chunk of the day for the kids and parents alike. My kids especially enjoyed the water exhibits on the main floor. The one thing to keep in mind is this place gets insane crowded rather quickly. It gets extremely packed inside and the parking lot fills up very fast as well. If you're someone who gets squeamish due to huge crowds in tight spaces, this place might freak you out. The parking you can get around with some street parking that you might have to do a slight walk to get to the museum .. but in terms of the indoor crowds, you'll have to simply deal. I would say despite the insanity and sometimes crazy decibel levels, it's still worth bringing the little ones here as I'm pretty sure they will be really into the fun experiences the second they walk in.

This place went beyond what I expected and was definitely worth the drive from NYC. It's very spacious with plenty of activities for kids, friendly staff, and a clean environment. We spent hours there and still didn't manage to see everything. My 2-year-old can't stop talking about the Supermarket section and keeps asking when we can return. Highly recommend this place if you have little ones.

This place was the best for a toddler to go and play. Highly recommend if in the area. So Much fun and great things to do that will keep your child occupied.

The Please Touch Museum was the absolute highlight for our quick Spring Break trip to Philly. We were here 11 am - 4:30 pm and spent the entire time absolutely enthralled with all of the exhibits. Before you go, here are things that you might feel helpful: + Book your tickets online to make sure that they don't sell out! However, they do sell tickets on site if you're a more go with the flow person. + If you are a member of your own local children's museum, it's worth it to see if you have a reciprocal membership as you will get 50% off your tickets. + There is lots of free street parking but if you don't want to worry about the hassle of finding a space you can pay $16 for lot parking. + The most exciting exhibits were the Food & Family section (it is a bit chaotic -- a total flashback to grocery shopping in the pandemic), Alice in Wonderland, Rubber ducky pond, and India. + Check the event section of their website before you go as they offer several art or tinkering classes throughout the day. You will need to sign up beforehand to get in. My two year old created her own mosaic print and loved her experience. + It is loud and busy but they have several designated quiet spaces for children to calm down with an activity located throughout the museum. + At the end of each day, they close down the museum with a little kiddie parade that ends in the lobby. It was a super cute way to end the afternoon with some feel good vibes.

Kids had a blast. Parking was easy.it was a fun day for the whole family.Carousel was lovely. Lots of attractions. I would probably go earlier next time because interactive displays were a bit ransacked but it was still well worth the trip for my toddlers.

Always a great time here (and always a line to enter on weekends). Can find a parking place for free if you come early. The carousel is our favorite - kids won't get tired to ride it over and over again. The mini supermarket can get super crowded with kids all grabbing items when it opens. The story time is also recommended.

We always find one of these places for our boy and he always loves it. At least they had wifi! These places should all have wifi so us parents have something to do while our kids play lol. Our boy had no interest in the carousel sadly but loved everything else.

What a wonderful place to visit with children. The building itself is beautiful. We were there a few hours and had time to enjoy the duckling interactive water display, ride the carousel, and make crafts in the art studio. Before leaving we purchased a membership because I know that this is a great way spend fun time with your children or grandchildren and we will definitely be back. The membership was reasonable and gets you free parking and unlimited rides on the carousel. It includes two adults and that is great!

A must for young families in the Philly area that need an outlet for high-energy kids that literally want their hands in everything. For the millenial parents, uncles and aunties, their Lion King exhibit is pure nostalgia. For prime family photos, make your way to the gigantic bus as you enter. A real statement piece of city living.

The please touch museum was great for our 1 and 3 year old, but felt it was very overpriced for what it was. We loved all of the exhibits, but $90 for 2 hours of fun was not worth it to me as an out of towner visiting

My 3yo played for 4 hours nonstop. If we lived here we would have a season pass. Amazing experience!!!

TIP: street parking is free and not too hard to find. The parking lot is $16 if you would prefer to park right next to the museum. We came here on a Saturday afternoon and it was way too crowded! There were kids everywhere and chaos. However, there were a lot of things to do in here. My son loved the water section that they had which was nice for younger kids. We also liked the downstairs which featured a supermarket, bank, hospital, kitchen, etc. It was fun seeing the kids play and learn at the same time. However, I would recommend coming at a less busy time as kids were fighting for the toys and things to do. Overall, great place to spend a few hours with the kids.

Amongst the various children's museums, this one stands out as a favorite of mine. Its spaciousness and the value it offers make the admission fee worthwhile. If your kids are New York student, then you may have received an EBT card. It allows you to access tickets for just $2 each, with up to 4 people per card. I particularly enjoy exploring the Alice and Wonderland maze, the supermarket, the workshops, and the new features area. During the puppet workshop, kids get to role-play as the puppet, offering a fun and educational experience that fosters essential skills. To save on cost, I would suggest street parking. I've had no problems with it. You can take advantage of free days or pay for a membership. Membership extends to museums in other states. While I'd love to stay the whole day, the limited food choices required me to find food elsewhere. Introducing a food pop-up space could invite a variety of chefs, enhancing the experience and drawing in more families. Overall, It is a fantastic experience and I would consider returning with my family in the future.

Took our 2 year old toddler here on a recent visit to Philly. We stayed most of the day since there was so much to do. He loved it! It's the biggest children's museum I've ever been in and the opportunities to stay occupied are endless. The downstairs includes an Alice in Wonderland maze which was very fun. They also have arts and crafts areas downstairs, an MRI/x-ray room, etc. Our favorite place downstairs was the huge grocery store complete with a pizzeria. He loved pushing the shopping cart around, collecting items for his basket and then scanning them to check out. Upstairs our favorite was the water play area. We went back here several times during our visit. They also have a large carrousel upstairs which costs an additional $5 for unlimited rides. We passed on this because there were so many other things to do and our little guy wasn't that interested. He loved the car/automotive section upstairs which has several cars to sit/play in as well as a bus replica. I thought the model car wash was so fun as well! They also have a monorail that the kids can sit in. The special exhibit is also upstairs and featured a baseball theme (this was great!). We also loved the space/rocket launching room. We ate lunch at the cafe. The food was decent and they have lots of seating available. They serve some premade foods as well as pizza, hot dogs, etc. The bathrooms downstairs were clean but not as clean upstairs. My one criticism would be that there didn't seem to be any staff wandering around cleaning up areas that needed attention. Tickets are pricey and adults have to buy tickets too, but I think if you spend the entire day there, you do get your money's worth (or if you're a local a membership probably makes the most sense). We parked on the street for free but they do have parking available in the lot for $16. Since we went on a weekday, I didn't find it overly busy. I'm sure it's a lot more chaotic on the weekends but I do recommend a weekday if you want to avoid larger crowds.

We were in Philly for a weekend trip and decided to visit this museum. This is a great spot for families with kids. It is quite spacious and we loved all the interactive activities along with the creative classes downstairs. The pretend and play grocery exhibit was a great hit. The only reason I'm taking one star is the cost to get in, the admission ticket cost is a bit steep and if you add the parking costs, carousel fee, a family of 4 would easily spend approx $150 which for a few hours of museum time seems a bit expensive.

Located in a spacious and majestic historical building in Fairmount Park dating back to the late 1800's, the PT museum brings the fun! This play paradise for children is packed with activities for children of all ages. The many impressive exhibits include a Giant supermarket, Alice in Wonderland, a "river" adventure play area, an arts and crafts room, a full size carousel ride and much, much more! From an adult perspective, I was fascinated with the large exhibit showcasing the historic model of the fairgrounds and buildings that were originally constructed for the Centennial World's fair. I highly recommend bringing your children or grandchildren here for a day of fun.

What a great place to bring kids. Good for both preschool and school aged kiddos. I would give it an A for accessibility but not an A+ because there is one thing that wouldn't be accessible to people with significant mobility issues: the carousel. Other than that what I liked about this place were the excellent interactive area, the fact that there was so much room for kids to run around and be themselves, and there was no gift shop! Truly built with families in mind. I loved the Alice in Wonderland area and the grocery store was legit chaos but every so often they shut it down to "restock". They have cool areas where things get a little more interactive with art and lab rooms and story times. If you have kids this is a "can't miss" location.

This place is awesome! If you have toddlers, this is the place for you! I am on a constant search to find ways to occupy toddlers. The staff is phenomenal! I would like to know how they train them! They were so pleasant and understanding of different circumstances. The building is gorgeous. Bring any architectural friends with you just to look at the building. The carousel is gorgeous and the rides are unlimited. There is an area with little raincoats and basically huge water table for kids to splash in. They even have live classes. It's an expensive day out but their hefty price tag keeps the employees well trained/happy, clean space and welcomes a great group of customers.

The Please Touch Museum was everything that I remember and more! It's such a classic place for small children to enjoy. I took my 5 year old baby niece and my 11 year old nephew to the museum on a beeyutiful Saturday. The museum featured an Alice in the Wonderland exhibit as well as Halloween activities like storytelling and a puppet show. Ordering tickets to the museum was a breeze. I simply ordered them online and when I arrived the staff scanned my tickets on my phone. I also was able to get free parking on Saturday at their parking lot. The museum is rather large and has an array of the classic exhibits like the objects in the water, the bus stop, hospital room and of course the carousel! Oh and kids can touch everything which is absolutely amazing!! I overall had a good time and look forward to creating more memories at the Please Touch Museum.

*WARNING! Absolutely loved this museum and so did my daughter so the museum definitely gets 5 stars. We went on a sunny summer Saturday morning. *WARNING-We parked on the street-just past the parking lot entrance. Our car was broken into and stolen! Thankfully, my daughter's phone was not removed and using find my phone we found it parked about a mile away. Yes, we found our stolen car. I'm still pinching myself! When we walked out, and couldn't find our car, me met another man in the same predicament. So just pay the $16 for the lot!! Don't chance it for free parking!

Great place for little kids! So much to see and touch! On the main floor, there is a big water play area. Smocks are provided and the kids can play with little boats and rubber ducks and other toys in the water. I think my granddaughter would have been happy to just stay in this area. There is also a little tree house in this part. On the other side there is a garage area with cars, a Septa bus, tractor, train and lots of play things. My grand daughter loved shoveling the coal for the train. Go figure, lol. Next to this area is the temporary Wizard of Oz exhibit. My grand daughter liked it but it wasn't her favorite. The next area is the space area. You can build a little rocket and shoot it with compressed air. Pretty cool, it went pretty far! Also on this level is a cafe. It's nothing special but would be good for a snack or a drink. We decided to get lunch elsewhere. Downstairs is the Alice in Wonderland area, play farm, play house and also a play doctor's office. My granddaughter loved the play farm and play house with the little kitchen. She could have stayed there for hours. She also loved the doctor's office and taking xrays of the baby doll. They even have lab coats for the kids to wear. There was also a money area and another area that we didn't have time to explore. This is also where the pretend market is but it is currently not open. Definitely worthwhile to get a membership if you live close enough.

Arrived on a Saturday afternoon in early December and was surprised by the small crowd. Saw lots of toddlers leaving.(Nap time) Children were 8-6-4-2. This place was perfect for all. Attended a water color class that needed a sign up in person. Great experience. Giant supermarket was the Group favorite. Did shopping Worked check out counter, made pizza, decorated cakes, grilled steaks. Loved the extra holiday activities too. Missing a gift shop.

Great experience for young children! Since it's summer time, it can get crowded so I recommend going early. The museum is huge and have two levels to play on. If you plan on visiting more than twice, I recommend getting the membership! (It's good all year long) It's totally worth and you basically get your money worth after two visits - it includes admission, parking, and carousel ride.

Such a fun place for you little ones. Went on a Monday to avoid the crowed and we succeeded. Ordered the tickets the night before on the website along with parking however on a Monday morning at 9:30am street parking would have possible for free. 3 hours and my 2 1/2 year old fell asleep before we got out of the parking lot. So much fun!! Now My 5 year old son isn't one for most of The make pretend play they had available so he got bored of some of the areas easily however he absolutely loved the construction area. There was a purpose and he very much enjoyed that. My daughter however could have played in the kitchen/market/bakery area for hours. Oh and Bring you snacks and lunch. All can come in! Save the money and time!

Hands down the coolest museum I've ever been to and our toddler had the BEST a time. There's SO much to do - you could literally spend the entire day there...or go for the morning, get the stamp, and come back later! Perfect for hot summer days. There's so much to learn and explore, especially for young kids, but I imagine even a 10 year old would have the time of their life!

Was early about an hour before our appointment/reservation and hoping to get in earlier. The front desk admissions lady said no. No problem, since it was a special pricing that we purchased ($2 each). Thus, my kids and I decided to hang out at the lobby and come up with a game plan to either wait it out or go somewhere and come back. However, we were told we couldn't "loiter," and had to leave until 4pm (1 hour away). We purchased the tickets, we just waited to see what we would do until 4pm. The kids ran around for 1 minute, before I told them they couldn't do that and so they sat put on the bench with us. So sad, so disappointed with how we were treated. Definitely left a sour taste to our Philly trip. We didn't even bother to come back and paid $16 for parking and special admissions for a no visit.

The museum is fun especially for toddlers. There are many activities that children can do such as the water table, building blocks, different type of transportation, doctors office, and the market that kids really enjoy. We also like the art and science rooms where kids and parents have great time. There is a carrusel very enjoyable, rides are unlimited. It closes at 4pm. I wish the museum was opened until 5-6pm at least on weekends.