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!
Traveling Exhibit: XOXO: An Exhibit About Love & Forgiveness
We welcome traveling exhibits from around the United States, which enhance our permanent galleries and programming through unique, timely and above all else, fun experiences.
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Permanent Exhibits
Explore the exhibits that have made the Museum one of the most beloved and respected children’s museums in the nation.
LEARN MOREWoodside 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.
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!
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.