Please Touch Museums

Independence Seaport Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.<br> Independence Seaport Museum Tickets include admission to Independence Seaport Museum's Galleries, Cruiser Olympia and WWII Submarine Becuna.

Explore centuries of American history through rare manuscripts, family records, and immigrant stories at this landmark institution preserving Pennsylvania's rich cultural heritage.

Wander through an elegant Victorian mansion filled with rare books, vintage manuscripts, and fine art collected by two passionate brothers. Explore literary treasures and decorative masterpieces that showcase American culture and the art of collecting itself.

Step into America's oldest Swedish museum and explore centuries of Nordic heritage through art, artifacts, and cultural traditions. Located in historic Point Breeze, this welcoming space celebrates the remarkable Swedish and Swedish-American contributions to our nation's history and culture.

Explore 200 years of natural history and science at Philadelphia's premier museum. Connect with nature through interactive exhibits, stunning specimens, and discoveries about evolution and wildlife.

Explore a fascinating collection of anatomical specimens, medical artifacts, and human oddities that reveal the strange and remarkable history of medicine and the body. This unique museum challenges how you think about health, history, and what makes us human.

"Resources for Science Learning" are activities and ideas for inspiring scientific curiosity at home, in school, or wherever you are. Find out about the Center for Innovation in Science Learning and its program offerings for learners and for educators.

Explore the rich heritage of Jewish Americans and America's commitment to religious freedom at this Independence Mall institution, home to a historic 1740s synagogue and the iconic Statue of Religious Liberty.

See design in action across architecture, fashion, and product innovation at this gallery dedicated to the creative disciplines. Explore curated exhibitions, attend talks, and browse the research library to understand the ideas shaping everyday life.

Discover thoughtfully curated exhibitions that celebrate visual creativity across cultures and centuries at this welcoming campus museum. With collections spanning traditional and contemporary works, the gallery enriches both academic study and community engagement through immersive displays and cultural programming designed for curious minds of all backgrounds.

Explore the rich spiritual heritage of Germantown's Mennonite community, whose ancestors fled European persecution to build lives rooted in peace, conscience, and faith. Step into their compelling history of resilience, religious freedom, and contributions to colonial Pennsylvania.