Online Reservations Required. PTM is open Thurs-Sun for two timed sessions: 9 AM - 12 PM and 1:30 - 4:30 PM.

EXHIBITS

Capture imagination.

With two full floors of fun, engaging exhibits, children are empowered to pursue their curiosity and explore the wonder of the world around them and within their own imaginations.

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FEATURED EXHIBIT

Centennial Innovations

If you could change the world… What would you create? Who would you become? What would a new world look like? Explore these BIG questions and much more!

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NEW Makerspace Studio

Our new Albert M. Greenfield Makerspace Studio empowers kids to think of themselves as an inventor. Tinkerers welcome!

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Permanent Exhibits

Permanent Exhibits

Explore the exhibits that have made the Museum one of the most beloved and respected children’s museums in the nation.

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FEATURED EXPERIENCE

Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel

Take a spin on our glimmering carousel – a piece of history built in 1924! Ride one of the intricately carved horses, rabbits, cats, pigs, goats or our stationary chariots. Rides are fully accessible and can be purchased online. Discounted or unlimited Carousel rides are included with select Membership levels.

Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel
The Slinky

Featured Artifact: The Slinky

The Slinky was invented in 1943 by Richard T. James, a naval engineer from Philadelphia. Since then, over 300 million Slinkys have been sold and enjoyed by generations of children everywhere!

Collections

Artifacts

We are proud to have an extensive collection of more than 25,000 historic toys and games in our collection. The Museum is also home to cultural artifacts representing the history of American child-life including art and other contemporary installations.