Please Touch Museum Map (2024 – 2023)
The most up-to-date Please Touch Museum Map is your key to exploring every hands-on corner of this Philadelphia favorite.
Please Touch Museum is a children’s museum in Philadelphia designed for interactive learning through play. It features exhibits like a kid-sized city, a 100-year-old carousel, and themed play zones. It’s located in Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park and targets children aged 1–7 and their families.
Navigate with ease to kid-approved spots like the Wonderland exhibit, the Flight Fantasy room, and the vintage Dentzel carousel in Memorial Hall.
Whether you’re chasing bubbles in River Adventures or catching a puppet show in the Playhouse Theater, this map helps you make the most of your visit. Let the discoveries begin—no moment wasted.
Please Touch Museum Map 2024
The Please Touch Museum is located at 4231 Avenue of the Republic in Philadelphia’s Fairmount Park, inside the historic Memorial Hall. The museum is designed for children and families, featuring six interactive exhibit zones, toddler play areas, a café, a gift shop, and the iconic Dentzel Carousel.
Printable Please Touch Museum Map PDF 2024
Please Touch Museum Map 2023
FAQ
What age is Please Touch Museum good for?
The Please Touch Museum is best for children from about six months through age 8, with specially designed learning environments for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-age children. Slightly older children may also enjoy acting as “teachers” for younger siblings and playmates.
Is the CEO of Please Touch Museum fired?
The CEO of the Please Touch Museum, Patricia Wellenbach, was not fired; she announced her decision to step down in early 2025 after a successful tenure. Melissa Weiler Gerber was named interim president and CEO, and Wellenbach will serve as senior advisor through March 31, 2025, to support the leadership transition.
How much does it cost to get into the Please Touch Museum?
General admission to the Please Touch Museum is $24 per person for ages 1 and up, starting July 1, 2024. Discounts are available for SNAP EBT and ACCESS cardholders ($2 per person for up to four people), and parking in the gated lot is $1.
What is the history of the Please Touch Museum?
The Please Touch Museum was founded in 1976 by Montessori educator Portia Sperr to create a space where children could learn through play and hands-on exploration. It began as a small pilot program, expanded through several locations, and moved to its current home in Memorial Hall in 2008.
