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Please Touch Museum - Welcome To Please Touch Museum! We are a celebration of imagination for all children and families. Have fun together in the Museum and online!
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COMMUNITY DAY
Book Faire
Join us for Book Faire, a FREE Community Day celebrating the joy of reading, presented by Way Past Books! Families can enjoy storytimes, roaming fairytale characters, and a giveaway of 6,000 gently used books provided by BookSmiles. Sponsored by Way Past Books, BookSmiles, and TD.
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Flock This Way!
Shaun
the Sheep
Step into the world of Mossy Bottom Farm and join Shaun the Sheep
™
and his flock of friends for a baa-rilliant adventure! Join us for a hands-on exhibit that encourages playful problem-solving and resilience through fun, quirky activities inspired by Aardman’s award-winning animations.
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MEMBERSHIP
Become a Member Today!
Members receive free admission, carousel rides, parking in our gated lot, and more — a membership pays for itself in just two to three visits!
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NEW PROGRAM
Journey Together
Learning through play is more fun with friends! Designed for children to learn alongside their caregivers, Journey Together is a set of programs that guide your family through each phase of childhood. With learning experts and other Museum friends by your side, we’ll grow and celebrate each success together along the way.
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Explore a World of Wow at
The Children’s Museum of Philadelphia
Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 25
Dig into nature-inspired play, learn about recycling and conservation, and discover small steps we can take to make a big difference together. Sponsored by Essential Utilities.
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Book Faire
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Saturday, May 9
Join us for Book Faire, a free Community Day celebrating the joy of reading! Families can enjoy storytimes, roaming fairytale characters, and a giveaway of 6,000 gently used books provided by BookSmiles. Sponsored by Way Past Books, BookSmiles, and TD.
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Members‑Only Morning
Sunday, May 10
Museum members only: Explore the Museum from 9‑11 AM before we open our doors to the general public! Special for May, members can enjoy a grab-and-go Mother’s Day breakfast from 9-10:30 AM while supplies last.
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Play Without Boundaries
Sunday, May 17
A sensory-friendly morning designed for guests with sensory sensitivities, autism, and other disabilities, along with their families. This program is reserved for guests with pre-registered tickets only; the Museum will open to guests with general admission and member tickets at 11 AM. Play Without Boundaries is made possible by a generous grant from the Hamilton Family Charitable Trust, with additional funding from the Wawa Foundation, the Dolfinger-McMahon Foundation, and the Ladies Aid Society of the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.
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News
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William Penn Foundation Awards Museum 3-Year Grant to Support ACCESS Program
March 3, 2026
Museum Named One of 9 Best Children’s Museums by Travel + Leisure
February 9, 2026
Vanguard Expands Support for Early Learning Through Museum’s “Journey Together” Program
December 2, 2025
EXHIBITS
Capture imagination.
With two full floors of fun, engaging exhibits, children are empowered to pursue their curiosity and explore the wonder within their own imaginations.
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PROGRAMS
Play with purpose.
Our mission is to change a child’s life as they discover the power of learning through play. Every program we offer at the Museum aims to deliver on exactly that.
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