Please Touch Museum

Embark on a vibrant journey to India with our upcoming traveling exhibit: Namaste India! 🇮🇳

Opening on January 26, immerse yourself in the rich culture with a day filled with performances and the chance to grind your own spice mix to take home.

Learn more about the exhibit here: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/learn/exhibits/all/namaste-india/

Exciting adventures await at Please Touch Museum this month! 🚀

Kick off 2024 by immersing your little ones in a world of discovery, creativity, culture and more. Grab your tickets and join us!

https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/signature-events/

🎉 Last call to grab your tickets for Countdown to 2024! 🎉 Time is ticking, and we don't want you to miss the spectacular New Year's celebration at Please Touch Museum. ⁠
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Join us for one of two timed sessions, featuring lively performances, special appearances from Squiggles, confetti, and more — all leading up to the iconic ball drop in Hamilton Hall! ⁠
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Secure your timed spot before they sell out:⁠
https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/signature-events/countdown2noon/

We've got your last minute holiday gifts covered! Now through 12/26, gift memberships to Please Touch Museum are $10 off using the promo code GIFT10.
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Gift memberships include FREE Please Touch Museum admission for 3+ guests for a whole year, and come with a PDF certificate you can print and wrap for the gift recipient. 🎁

Learn more and purchase yours at https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/join-renew/gift-memberships/

Join us in celebrating Kwanzaa on Friday, Dec. 29 with chef demonstrations, a candlemaking activity, and an interactive performance by Queen Nur featuring stories, songs, drumming, and dance!

View the full schedule at https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/calendar/2023-12-29/

Unwrap the joy of learning with our Gift Guide! 🎁

This holiday season, give the gift of discovery and growth to your little ones. From imaginative play to hands-on exploration, our carefully curated selection nurtures cognitive, physical, and emotional development. Dive into the world of play and make memories that last a lifetime.

Shop now to explore the perfect presents for the whole family: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/site-news/2023-holiday-gift-guide-10-toys-for-young-children/

There is so much to do in the Big Pond!⁠
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🐍 Go on a scavenger hunt to identify animals that lived alongside the dinosaurs from various animal families.⁠
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🌳 Crawl through a tree trunk, test your balance on a fallen tree and relax on a log bench.⁠
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🐟 Cook a Pteranodon family feast of fish over a campfire.⁠
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Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit is here until December 31. To reserve your tickets, click here: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/learn/exhibits/all/dinosaur-train/

Imagine a year filled with interactive exhibits, exciting workshops, and endless exploration. 🚀⁠ Gift passes and gift memberships are the perfect gifts for the curious kids in your life! ⁠
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Perks of a yearlong family membership include:⁠
🌟Free general admission for 12 months⁠
🌟Free parking⁠
🌟10% discounts at the café⁠
🌟Invitations to exhibit previews⁠
🌟Free carousel rides⁠
⁠.and more! Purchase your gift memberships here: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/join-renew/

It's Christmas time in the city 🎶🎄⁠
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Join us on Saturday, Dec. 16 for musical performances by Teen Voices of the City Ensemble, Christmas storytimes, and winter art activities!⁠
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Reserve your tickets here: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/online-reservations/

Don't miss this tale of courage, cleverness and the spirit of the season. 🕎

Join us today for a sing-a-long performance of Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins. Immerse yourself in Hershel's journey as he outwits the mischievous goblins and restores the light of Hanukkah. Secure your tickets here: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/signature-events/

We can't think of a sweeter way to start the day! ☕️⁠

Members, join us for complimentary cinnamon rolls and hot chocolate bar tomorrow from 9-10:45am. Want to join in on the fun? Visit the link to learn more about becoming a member: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/join-renew/

We believe learning is the greatest gift of all! This season, we've curated a list of holiday gifts designed to help young children develop cognitively, physically, and emotionally. ⁠
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Check out our gift guide to discover captivating toys and games that are fun for the whole family! Shop here: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/site-news/2023-holiday-gift-guide-10-toys-for-young-children/

At the Junior Conductor Academy, train to be a Dinosaur Train engineer!

🦴 Compare the size of your femur with that of an Apatosaurus!

🌿 Feed three different dinosaurs based on their three different diets

🦕 Press fossil stones into clay, revealing footprint impressions, then try to identify the dinosaur by using the visual key.

…and more!

For more information on Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit, click here: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/online-reservations/

The cold never bothered us, anyway! ❄️⁠
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Join us today for our Winter Kick-Off and embrace the most wonderful time of the year. ⁠
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🩰 Enjoy a performance by the ⁠
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🎶 Sing along to your favorite songs from Frozen ⁠
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🎨 Create fun winter crafts and so much more! ⁠
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To join in on the fun, visit our website.

Tickets for Countdown to New Year's are on sale now! 🎉⁠
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Join us for our annual kid-friendly New Year's Eve event, featuring performances, activities, and the traditional ball drop with confetti in Hamilton Hall — all before naptime!⁠
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This year we are offering TWO timed sessions, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. Learn more and reserve your tickets here: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/signature-events/countdown2noon/

This , consider supporting PTM and our commitment to ensuring all children can experience the joy of learning at the Museum through our reduced admission program.

We envision A Playful World – where every child can practice creativity, compassion, confidence, and curiosity in their homes, schools, and communities.

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Mark your calendars — our biggest membership sale of the year kicks off next Friday, 11/24! ⁠
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Starting Black Friday, get $25 off a yearlong Museum membership with the code SQUIGGLES25. This code will be valid from 12:01 a.m. on Friday, 11/24 through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, 11/27, and can be used for all membership levels, including gift memberships.⁠
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A Museum membership includes free admission for 3-8 guests every time you visit, plus free parking in our gated lot, unlimited carousel rides, and more. Learn about membership perks at https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/join-renew/

Happy World Kindness Day! 🌈✨ Today, we're sharing a heartwarming performance recently captured in our Carousel House. Watch as Quey Percussion Duo spreads the magic of music and friendship in their rendition of "You've Got a Friend In Me" from Toy Story! 🎶

Tag a friend who makes your world brighter and spread the love!

"You've Got a Friend in Me" by Randy Newman/arr. Alex Stopa (performed by Quey Percussion Duo) "You've Got a Friend in Me"Randy Newman/arr. Alex StopaPerformed by Quey Percussion DuoReleased in 1995, the Pixar film Toy Story is set in a world where toy...

November is just around the corner, and we have lots of fall fun planned!⁠
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Join us for artmaking and a special storytime on First Wednesday, live reptiles and a meet-and-greet with Buddy the Dinosaur on Dino Day, performances written by Philadelphia youth at Saturplay, and more!⁠
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For a full list of upcoming events, visit https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/signature-events/

Pretend to be an archeologist at the Big Pond in Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit! Explore, dig and make discoveries using brushes to reveal fossils along the perimeter of the beach.

To reserve your tickets, visit https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/learn/exhibits/all/dinosaur-train/

Today, Please Touch Museum had the honor of hosting 100 students from Philly's elementary schools, who posed questions to the nominees for the 100th Mayor of Philadelphia as part of our Children’s Mayoral Conversation. ⁠
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Special thanks to 6abc's Tamala Edwards for moderating this conversation, and to the students at Inquiry Charter School, McMichael Elementary School, and St. Rose of Lima School for representing the voice of Philadelphia’s children to the Mayoral candidates.⁠
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Watch a recording of the Children’s Mayoral Conversation here: https://www.youtube.com/live/EIClYPy4Ye8?feature=shared&t=418

Tune in tomorrow as Please Touch Museum livestreams a conversation between local elementary school students and candidates running to be the 100th Mayor of the City of Philadelphia! Moderated by 6abc's Tamala Edwards, the Children’s Mayoral Conversation will focus on the issues most important to the children of Philadelphia.⁠
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Can't watch tomorrow? A recording will be available after the event. Read more about the Conversation and Please Touch Museum's work to inspire civic engagement in young people here:
https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/site-news/please-touch-museum-hosts-childrens-mayoral-conversation/

This event is part of the Lenfest Institute's Every Voice, Every Vote initiative.

Gourd news! The plants and veggies in the Please Touch Garden are ready to be harvested as the fall season begins. So far, we've found two giant zucchini! 🌿🌱⁠
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Thanks to PTM Plays Outside donors, we hosted STEM programs in our Please Touch Garden this summer, educating visitors on pollinators, life cycles, nutrition, and weather. 🌻 🥕🐝

Notice anything about these two photos? 🎠

They're both of visitor Aya — visiting the Museum in 2019 & again in 2023! ✨