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

Reopening Information

Playing Together Again

Please Touch Museum has reviewed every aspect of our operation in order to welcome members, visitors and staff back to the Museum. Read on to learn what’s new, what to expect, and how to make a reservation for your next visit.

WE ARE READY

Prepared to Play

We have consulted with experts; invested in hospital-grade disinfecting methodologies; followed federal, state, and local guidelines; and reimagined our exhibit experiences to provide a welcoming and clean Museum experience for all.

Please learn about our updated operational procedures designed to create a safe and memorable Museum experience for the children and families we so proudly serve!

We are grateful to Barbara Klock, MD, retired physician from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, who reviews and approves our operational plan on an ongoing basis.


Reservations are required for all guests. Make a reservation to play today!

MAKE A RESERVATION

We’re ready to play.

ONLINE RESERVATIONS

All visitors – Members, General Admission and ACCESS Card Holders – must make online reservations in advance. Please see our FAQ page for answers to common questions or email us at info@pleasetouchmuseum.org.

HOURS OF OPERATION

Two timed sessions on Wednesdays through Sundays:

  • Morning Session: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Closed for cleaning: 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
  • Afternoon Session: 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

MEMBERSHIPS

All current memberships as of March 14, 2020 were frozen with no time lost. We reactivated all memberships in April upon our reopening and the remaining time on your membership as of March 14, 2020 is in effect. We encourage new families preparing to visit us to learn about the cost-saving benefits of becoming Members of Please Touch Museum.

Learn more about our Membership options

STAYING SQUEAKY CLEAN

We all have a part to play in keeping the Museum clean and safe for all. Here are a few things to know and ways you can help during your visit:

  • The Museum follows all CDC and City of Philadelphia guidelines.
  • MASKS: Children ages 2-12 should continue to wear a well-fitting mask in the Museum and we respectfully ask that all fully vaccinated guests age 12+ wear a mask in support of our young visitors who are not currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The choice to wear a mask in the Museum for fully vaccinated individuals is left to our guests. Fully vaccinated Museum employees will continue to wear masks.
  • Clean props are placed into exhibits at the beginning of each morning and afternoon session. If a prop becomes dirty, please place it in a designated red bin or alert a staff member.
  • Exhibits are cleaned with hospital-grade and EPA-approved cleaning products after each morning and afternoon session and on days we are closed.
  • Cleaning of high touch surfaces occurs during the morning and afternoon sessions.
  • Staff members submit a daily health-assessment prior to arrival at the Museum.
  • Eating and drinking in the Museum’s exhibit areas is prohibited. Guests may eat in the Café or in our outdoor dining area.
  • Touchless hand sanitizers have been installed throughout the Museum for use between handwashing.

PLEASE FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FROM OUR MUSEUM STAFF DURING YOUR VISIT!

Know before you go.

The magic and wonder at Please Touch Museum continues. Please read important information below to learn what to expect prior to your visit. (Psst! Carousel rides are free until June 30, 2021 and two brand new experiences: Centennial Innovations and the Albert M. Greenfield Makerspace are now open!)

  • Online reservations are required for everyone! Make a reservation today.
  • Museum is open Wednesdays through Sundays for a morning session from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and an afternoon session from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., allowing for midday and end of day sanitizing. High touch surface areas will be cleaned during operating hours and the Museum will be deep cleaned on days we are closed to the public.
  • Please prepay for parking prior to your arrival at the Museum. Parking is free for members. Explore the benefits of Membership.
  • MASKS: Children ages 2-12 should continue to wear a well-fitting mask in the Museum and we respectfully ask that all fully vaccinated guests age 12+ wear a mask in support of our young visitors who are not currently eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine. The choice to wear a mask in the Museum for fully vaccinated individuals is left to our guests. Fully vaccinated Museum employees will continue to wear masks.

  • Our water fountains and filling stations are closed. Please bring filled water bottles with you. The Café will sell bottled water.
  • Smocks at River Adventures and in our Creative Arts Studio are temporarily unavailable. Please bring a smock or change of clothes with you if desired.
  • Our coat room is closed. Be prepared to carry all items with you during your visit. Strollers and wheelchairs are permitted in the Museum.
  • Carousel rides are included with all admissions until June 30, 2021! Please read the signage at the Carousel House entrance for ride times and operating procedures.
  • Prior to the day of your visit, if someone in your party has been sick in the past 48 hours or has been exposed to COVID-19, please call 215-581-3181 or email tickets@pleasetouchmuseum.org to transfer your reservation to a future date. All purchased tickets are non-refundable and transfer requests must be made within 7 days of your original reservation date. We will not honor a transfer if we are not notified of the request within the 7 day grace period.

During your visit.

While you are at the Museum, please know:

  • Several exhibits are temporarily closed due to social distancing requirements or have been modified due to the nature of the props in the experience. The Market and kitchen areas are closed for a previously announced exhibit redesign. Please see our FAQs page for a listing of closed or modified exhibits.
  • If your child places an exhibit prop in their mouth, please put the item in a designated red bin for sanitizing.
  • Please visit our restrooms for frequent handwashing and look for hand sanitizing stations throughout the Museum.
  • Eating in the Museum exhibit areas is prohibited. Guests may eat in the Café or outdoor dining area. Help keep our Museum clean by using trash cans.
  • Please follow all instructions by Museum staff.
  • Explore our brand new permanent exhibit, Centennial Innovations, where your child can think big about how to change the world and create your own invention by tinkering in our new Albert M. Greenfield Makerspace.
  • And don’t forget, Carousel rides are free until June 30, 2021!

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