Please Touch Museum
Museums, Historical Sites, and ZoosPennsylvania, United States51-200 Employees
Please Touch Museum is a children's museum based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dedicated to early childhood learning through play. Founded in 1976, the institution originated as the Children’s Museum of Philadelphia and has positioned itself as a national leader in engaging families with children seven and younger, offering programs that focus on hands-on exploration and inclusive access for underserved communities. The museum operates within the broader Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos sector, emphasizing lifelong learning, curiosity, and a welcoming environment for all visitors, with the aim of expanding its reach within the Philadelphia region and beyond. As an organization of notable size in the non-profit cultural space, it continues to develop exhibits and programming to support its mission of learning through play. A recent development includes the planned unveiling of a new permanent exhibit and a character-focused experience slated to debut for the institution’s 50th anniversary, signaling ongoing expansion of its offerings.