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Children's museumPhiladelphia, PAReviewed starter
Please Touch Museum
Pre-K through early elementary hands-on learning
Visit brief
Useful before you open the venue site
Cost snapshot
Gift day pass $24; parking $18; carousel $5 child
Adult: $24.00
Child: $24.00
Ticket calendars, add-ons, parking, and eligibility rules can change.
Best for
Ages 1-10
Weather
Excellent
Food
Groups can reserve a lunchroom for 30 minutes for $75, max capacity 75; boxed lunches are $14/box with 15-day advance order
Arrival
Free bus parking on Lansdowne Drive behind the Museum
Decision snapshot
Can this work for a real outing?
Family
Adult/child ticket amounts available.
Teacher
15 for group pricing
Access
Strong accessibility resources
Photos
18 official-site photos
Planning facts
The details families compare before they go
Family cost
Gift day pass $24; parking $18; carousel $5 child
School/group
Use the official group page for current student pricing.
Age + weather
Ages 1-10 · Excellent
Reservation
Recommended
Food
Groups can reserve a lunchroom for 30 minutes for $75, max capacity 75; boxed lunches are $14/box with 15-day advance order
Access
Strong accessibility resources
Arrival
Free bus parking on Lansdowne Drive behind the Museum
Duration
2-3.5 hr
Booking facts
What you can know before you call or reserve
Known cost
Adult: $24.00 Child: $24.00
Reservation
Recommended
Adults
One adult chaperone free for every five children on self-guided field trips
Food plan
Groups can reserve a lunchroom for 30 minutes for $75, max capacity 75; boxed lunches are $14/box with 15-day advance order
Arrival
Free bus parking on Lansdowne Drive behind the Museum
Comfort
Yes Strong accessibility resources
Venue-specific checks
Museum trips need exhibit, program, and lunch-flow checks
For museums and science centers, parents want hands-on value and photos. Teachers need curriculum fit, group reservations, chaperones, storage, and lunch timing.
Parent check
Hands-on areas, age fit, current exhibits, coat/stroller rules, and how long kids stay engaged.
Group check
Field-trip program, chaperone ratio, lunch/storage plan, bus arrival, and exhibit rotation.
Watch
Special exhibits, planetarium shows, workshops, or IMAX-style add-ons may price separately.
Focus on the items above when comparing this venue with similar trips.
Open Tickets / pricesPlan by use case
Start with the decision you are actually making
Family visit
Use this when deciding whether a normal weekend or after-school visit is worth it.
Cost pathGift day pass $24; parking $18; carousel $5 child
Weather fitExcellent
Food + bathroomGroups can reserve a lunchroom for 30 minutes for $75, max capacity 75; boxed lunches are $14/box with 15-day advance order · Yes
See before going18 official photos plus official Instagram
Group, camp, or school trip
Use this for homeschool groups, camps, scouts, teachers, and larger organized outings.
Group pathUse the official group page for current student pricing.
ReservationRecommended
Arrival + lunchFree bus parking on Lansdowne Drive behind the Museum · Groups can reserve a lunchroom for 30 minutes for $75, max capacity 75; boxed lunches are $14/box with 15-day advance order
Classroom hookplay-based learning, engineering, math, social-emotional learning
Access and comfort
Use this when a sensory, mobility, bathroom, stroller, or timing issue could decide the trip.
AccessStrong accessibility resources
Sensory loadMedium-high
Duration2-3.5 hr
Watch outParking and carousel add-ons can change the total day cost.
Savings and notes
Group ticket rategroupsGroups of 15+ can purchase discounted group tickets at $18/person.School self-guided field tripschool groupsSelf-guided field trips are listed at $18/person.Group carousel add-ongroupsGroup carousel rides are $3/child when reserved and paid in advance.Museums for All / ACCESSfamiliesPA/DE ACCESS cardholders: $2/person limit 4; out-of-state SNAP EBT: $5/person limit 4. Not valid for group visits.ACM reciprocalfamiliesEligible members of participating children's museums can receive 50% off up to 6 tickets with proof.Military / first responderfamiliesActive duty firefighters and police officers receive $2 off per ticket up to 6 tickets; FAQ also lists military discount details.
Outside checks
Open public review and map pages
These links open Google results directly so families can verify current reviews and location context themselves.
Official social
Current vibe before you go
Use the venue profile to see recent events, crowds, closures, seasonal setup, and day-to-day photos.
Photo gallery
Images from the venue site. Open the image page for full context.
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Watch out
Parking and carousel add-ons can change the total day cost.