Food & Family
In this 3,650 square foot exhibit presented by GIANT, kids can explore an immersive, open-ended learning landscape with three interconnected zones: a shopping market, a home and industrial kitchen, and a neighborhood festival area.
Where does food come from, and where can we find it? How do we prepare food? How can we share food together? These are the BIG questions we ask children to think about in this new permanent exhibit.
Temporary Exhibits
All aboard the Dinosaur Train! On view from Sept. 22 to Dec. 31, 2023, Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit will transport kids back to the Age of Dinosaurs and encourage basic scientific learning through fun, hands-on activities.
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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 MOREOn the Horizon: Upcoming Temporary Exhibits
Catch a sneak peek of our upcoming exhibits, on view at Please Touch Museum for a limited time only!
January 2024 – May 2024
Summer 2024
Fall 2024
Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel
Take a spin on our glimmering carousel – a piece of history built over 100 years ago! Ride one of the intricately carved horses, rabbits, cats, pigs, goats or our stationary chariots. Rides are fully accessible and can be purchased online. Unlimited Carousel rides are included with our all of our 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.