Dinosaur Train Opens
Friday, September 22
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All aboard the Dinosaur Train! This temporary exhibit will transport kids back to the time of dinosaurs and encourage basic scientific learning through fun, hands-on activities.
Worldwide Day of Play
Saturday, September 30
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Join PTM in celebrating Worldwide Day of Play! Participate in pop-up activities like a parachute party, hula hooping, a fashion show, and more. Plus, help create a messy collaborative art project!
First Wednesday
Wednesday, October 4
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Sponsored in part by TD Charitable Foundation, visit the Museum at a discounted rate of $2 per person from 4–7 p.m. October’s programming will include art-making activities and a special storytime celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sukkot Celebration
Thursday, October 5
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Join us as we celebrate the Jewish festival of Sukkot! In celebration of the fall harvest, create fall leaves with recycled materials, build your own mini-sukkah, dance and sing-a-long with Mama Mac, and visit our sukkah in the Please Touch Garden.
Art Together
October 5, 12, 19 & 26
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Learn about the many ways to make a print! In this class, we’ll explore subjects such as nature, pattern, and portraiture while learning about printmaking methods and techniques
Museum Minis
October 5, 12 & 19
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Sign up and join us for our Toddler Subscription Series! October’s theme is “Dinosaurs!” Learn all about dinosaurs by doing fossil digs, dinosaur walks, & more.
PTM Birthday Bash
Saturday, October 7
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Join us for a fall festival birthday bash, in honor of Please Touch Museum’s 47th birthday. Celebrate the museum’s birthday with special carnival games and prizes in Hamilton Hall, face painting, performances, and a visit from our Museum mascot, Squiggles.
Members-Only Morning
Sunday, October 8
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Members only: beat the crowds and visit from 9-11 a.m. before we open to the public.
Museum Matinee
Saturday, October 14
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Join us in the Playhouse Theatre as we explore the world of performing arts from dance, to puppetry, music, and theater. This month we have a special performance from the Philly Children’s Theatre.
Pumpkinpalooza
Saturday, October 21
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Join us for Pumpkinpalooza! Celebrate fall by scooping and carving your own pumpkin to bring home.
Trick-or-Treat at PTM
Sunday, October 29
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Grab your costume and join us for some not-so-spooky Halloween fun!
First Wednesday
Wednesday, November 1
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Sponsored in part by TD Charitable Foundation, visit the Museum at a discounted rate of $2 per person from 4–7 p.m. November’s programming will include a special storytime and musical performances in celebration of Indigenous Peoples Month.
Museum Minis
November 2, 9 & 16
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This month’s theme is “Let’s Go on a Trip!”. The holiday season often involves traveling, visiting family, or going on fun winter adventures. Let’s help our littles prepare by exploring different forms of transportation, practicing packing our bags, making a luggage tag, and more!
Dino Day
Saturday, November 4
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Join us for a day all about dinosaurs! The day will include hands-on activities such as How to Create a Fossil and Dinosaur Diversions, and a meet and greet with some reptile friends.
Members-Only Morning
Sunday, November 12
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Members only: beat the crowds and visit from 9-11 a.m. before we open to the public.
On the Horizon: Upcoming Temporary Exhibits
Catch a sneak peek of our upcoming exhibits, on view at Please Touch Museum for a limited time only!
September 2023 – December 2023
January 2024 – May 2024
Summer 2024
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Signature Events
Countdown2Noon
December 31, 2023
Save the date for our most popular event, Countdown2Noon, featuring a traditional New Year’s ball drop and engaging programming, as we celebrate 2024 in style!
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