
Youth Art Month
Entire Month of March
Come to the Creative Arts Studio every weekend to check out different workshops featuring a variety of art-making techniques.

Arts Appreciation Day
Saturday, March 18
Join us in celebrating all art forms including performances, as well as a special visual arts activity in the Creative Art Studio.

Backyard Bash
Saturday, March 25
Come play with your favorite oversized backyard games, enjoy live performances, face painting, and more!

Storytime: Ramadan
Sunday, March 26
Join author Ameenah Muhammed-Diggins for a special storytime about the Muslim holiday Ramadan.

Big Ideas Festival
April 1 & 2
Join us for Big Ideas Festival, a celebration of invention, innovation, and collaboration! The theme for our 2023 event is “Building Community.”

First Wednesday
Wednesday, April 5
Visit Please Touch Museum on First Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., admission is $2 per person! Sponsored by TD Charitable Foundation.

Museum Minis
April 6, 13, & 20
Sign up and join us for our PTM Toddler Subscription Series! April’s theme is “Celebrating Spring.”

Storytime: Easter
Saturday, April 8
Join us for a special Easter storytime, and search the Museum for pictures of Easter eggs hidden in our exhibits!

Storytime: Passover
Monday, April 10
Join us for a Passover story, singing, and dancing with Lisa Litman from jkidphilly. We will also have a special Passover-themed workshop in our Makerspace Studio.

Black Box Saturday
Saturday, April 15
Join us for Black Box Saturday in the Playhouse Theater for a special performance by renowned percussionist Dendê Macêdo.

Storytime: Eid al-Fitr
Sunday, April 23
Join us for a special storytime about the Muslim holiday Eid al-Fitr, along with a special art workshop in our Creative Arts Studio.

We Love the Earth
Saturday, April 29
Learn about cleaning, protecting, and loving the Earth with special storytimes, performances, and pop-up activities.

First Wednesday
Wednesday, May 3
Visit Please Touch Museum on First Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., admission is $2 per person! Sponsored by TD Charitable Foundation.

Museum Minis
May 4, 11, & 18
Sign up and join us for our PTM Toddler Subscription Series! May’s theme is “Shapes Everywhere!”

Space Weekend
May 20 & 21
Enjoy special workshops in our Creative Arts Studio and Makerspace Studio in celebrations of Space Weekend! Plus, enjoy space-themed pop-up programming.

First Wednesday
Wednesday, June 7
Visit Please Touch Museum on First Wednesday from 4-7 p.m., admission is $2 per person! Sponsored by TD Charitable Foundation.

Pride 2023
Saturday, June 10
Celebrate Pride Month through themed art workshops, performances, and more.

Juneteenth 2023
Monday, June 19
Celebrate the Black experience on Juneteenth with special activities, music, and dance performances.
On the Horizon: Upcoming Traveling Exhibits
Catch a sneak peek of our upcoming traveling exhibits!

June 2023 – September 2023

September 2023 – December 2023

January 2024 – May 2024
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Signature Events

Countdown 2 Noon
December 31, 2022
Save the date for our most popular event, Countdown 2 Noon, featuring a traditional New Year’s Eve ball drop, art workshops, New Year’s Eve party hats & glasses, a visit from Squiggles, and a dance party in Hamilton Hall as we celebrate 2023 in style!
Imagination Ball
November 10, 2022
6 to 9:30 p.m.
Support Please Touch Museum as we celebrate the vibrant communities and cultures of the Philadelphia region. Imagination Ball 2022 will raise funds to support the educational initiatives, programs, and opportunities offered by Please Touch Museum, provided at low or no cost to members of the community.
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