Visitor Information
Please Touch Museum
Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, PA 19131
215-581-3181
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
GRAND OPENING DATE
Saturday, October 18, 2008
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mondays-Saturdays, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sundays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
CLOSED: New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day
ADMISSION
Members: Free
Children under the age of One: Free
Children and Adults: $15 per person
Groups of 15+ (90 minute visit): $10 per person, reservations required. Group visits are scheduled Tuesday through Friday only.
CAROUSEL RIDES
$3 (Discounted for Members)
MEMBERSHIP
Basic Membership (4 people): $130
Explorer Membership (6 people): $150
Premiere Membership (6 people): $200
All members receive free parking, 10% discounts in the restaurant, store and on birthday parties, plus limited free carousel rides. Premiere members receive unlimited carousel rides plus free admission to over 150 children’s museums nationwide.
PARKING
On-site parking is available in Please Touch Museum’s parking lot directly next to the Museum. Parking is $5.00 per vehicle and free for museum members.
STROLLERS
Stroller parking is available at each museum exhibit zone. The entire museum is wheelchair accessible (including café, restrooms and carousel).
DINING
Please Taste Cafe
Please Taste Cafe is a welcoming daytime lunch spot featuring a healthful menu of kids’ favorite foods, including a variety of baked dishes, nutritious snacks and homemade pizzas cooked in a stone hearth pizza oven. Offering a nut-free environment, the Cafe accommodates 60 seated guests and 100 people for receptions. The space is available during the evenings for events such as parties, dinners and meetings.
SHOPPING
The Kids’ Store
Playtime doesn’t have to end after your visit to the museum. In our Kids’ Store you can find quality educational toys, new and classic children’s books, games, puzzles and gifts to inspire natural wonder and creative play for babies, toddlers and kids of all ages. The store also carries products that highlight Memorial Hall’s unique history as a centerpiece of the 1876 Centennial Exhibition.
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
The Please Touch Museum birthday experience is one your child, family and friends will never forget. Parties include a special birthday activity in a themed party room, refreshments and unlimited access to the museum. Party slots fill quickly and should be booked at least two months in advance of the actual date. Contact our reservationist at 215-581-3181 or info@pleasetouchmuseum.org for answers to all your questions about Please Touch Museum birthday parties.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SEPTA buses #38 and #40 from Center City will take you to Memorial Hall.
DIRECTIONS TO MEMORIAL HALL IN FAIRMOUNT PARK:
Please note: Avenue of the Republic is formerly North Concourse Drive
From Center City
76 West to Montgomery Drive Exit (#341)
Turn left at the light onto Montgomery Drive
Continue on Montgomery Dr. to Belmont Avenue
Turn left onto Belmont Avenue
Follow Belmont Ave. to Ave. of the Republic (N. Concourse)
Make a left onto Ave. of the Republic
Follow for a short distance – Memorial Hall is on the left
From the West
76 East to Montgomery Drive Exit (#341)
Turn right off the ramp onto Montgomery Drive
Continue on Montgomery Dr. to Belmont Avenue and make a left onto Belmont Ave.
Follow Belmont Ave. to Ave. of the Republic (N.Concourse) and turn left onto Ave. of the Republic
Follow for a short distance – Memorial Hall is on the left
From City Avenue
Take City Avenue to Belmont Avenue
(If you are coming from the Expressway, turn LEFT onto Belmont. If you are coming from the Wynnewood area turn RIGHT onto Belmont)
Follow Belmont Avenue to Ave. of the Republic (N. Concourse), turn left onto Ave. of the Republic
Follow for a short distance – Memorial Hall is on the left
From I-95
Take I-95 North/South to I-676 West
Follow I-676 to I-76 West
Take I-76 West to Montgomery Drive Exit (#341)
Turn left at the light onto Montgomery Drive
Continue on Montgomery Dr. to Belmont Avenue
Make a left onto Belmont Ave.
Follow Belmont Ave. to Ave. of the Republic (N. Concourse)
Make a left onto Ave. of the Republic
Follow for a short distance – Memorial Hall is on the left