Museum Nights: Snowed In
7-11 PM on Friday, January 31
Please Touch Museum
Enjoy Museum exhibits, music, a cash bar, and special programming after hours.
Event Schedule
| START | END | ACTIVITY | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 PM | 9:30 PM | Doors Open. This event begins at 7; please plan to arrive no later than 9:30 PM. | |
| 7 PM | 11 PM | DJ Mr. Geek’d: Ignite your night with a high-energy DJ dance party with DJ Mr. Geek’d. | Hamilton Hall (main level) |
| 7 PM | 11 PM | Exhibits: Drive the SEPTA bus in Roadside, launch a rocket in Rocket Room, grocery shop in Food & Family, and more! | Throughout Main Level & Lower Level |
| 7 PM | 10:45 PM | Carousel: Take a ride on our glimmering carousel! | Independence Blue Cross Carousel House (Main Level) |
| 7 PM | 10:45 PM | Gaming Lounge: Can you beat your friends at Mario Kart? Test your skills! | Imagination Playground (Main Level) |
| 7 PM | 10:30 PM | Creative Stations: Spark your imagination with hands-on crafting led by ArtWell Philly! • Winter Collage-Making: Explore the beauty of the season through layered textures, vibrant colors, and unique materials. • Winter Glow – Paint Pouring: Explore the art of pouring paint, blending cool and warm tones to craft your masterpiece. • Printmaking: Learn the basics of linocut printmaking! Use gauges to manipulate linoleum blocks, and ink, and print your work on mulberry paper to add to your winter decor! | Center Core (Lower Level) |
| 7 PM | 10:45 PM | “Fireside” Lounge & Karaoke: Cozy up in our “fireside” lounge (use your imagination!), grab some hot cocoa or cider, and belt out your favorite songs at karaoke. | Center Core (Lower Level |
| 7:15 PM | 10:45 PM | Ice Skating Rink: Step onto the ice and glide away at our indoor ice skating rink! Tickets are $5/person — limited tickets remain and can be purchased on arrival. Sign up for a timed spot at the rink! | Hamilton Hall (Main Level) |
| 7:30 PM | 9:30 PM | Winter Car Care: Explore the science of winter car care at our Winter Car Care Roadside activation! Discover tips for winterizing your car, the chemistry behind antifreeze, and how to tackle icy road conditions safely. Perfect for car enthusiasts and curious minds, this interactive experience combines expert insights with hands-on fun. | Roadside Attractions (Main Level) |
| 7:30 PM | 10:30 PM | Trivia Competition: Take part in one or more of our 20-minute trivia rounds with trivia host Jake Strong — first place in each round takes home a prize! • 7:30 – 7:50 PM • 8 – 8:20 PM • 8:30 – 8:50 PM • 9 – 9:20 PM • 10 — 10:20 PM | Independence Blue Cross Carousel House (Main Level) |
| 8 PM | 11 PM | Group Games: Embrace your inner kid as we play together! • 8 PM – Museum Scavenger Hunt (visit the DJ booth for your worksheet!) • 9 PM – Head, Shoulders, Knees, Cups • 10 PM – Musical Hula Hoops | Hamilton Hall (Main Level) |
| 10:45 PM | 11 PM | End of Night Parade: Kids typically end their day at the Museum with our end of day parade. Take a leaf out of their book as we dance our way to Hamilton Hall! | Food and Family (Lower Level) to Hamilton Hall (Main Level) |
Museum Map
Tickets include a free drink ticket and unlimited rides on the Please Touch Museum carousel!
What is Museum Nights?
Museum Nights is a new 21+ event series created by Please Touch Museum, the Children’s Museum of Philadelphia.
Museum Nights gives adults the chance to embrace their sense of play and wonder as they explore our main level Museum exhibits, take part in playful activities, join in friendly competitions, and make new friends.
Each Museum Night features a different theme, live performances, a cash bar, and special surprises.
To receive information about upcoming Museum Nights, sign up for our Museum Nights mailing list.
Know Before You Go
• Museum Nights is a 21+ event and IDs will be checked at the door and at the bar. Ticketholders must present a valid ID to enter.
• Food and drink (including a full bar) will be available for purchase at several locations in the Museum. One free drink ticket is included with each ticket purchase and will be provided to guests at check-in.
• Parking in our gated lot is FREE, first-come, first-served. There is also street parking available, should the lot fill up. Please Touch Museum is located at 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, 19131.
• Guests are encouraged to dress to theme!