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When it's too rainy or hot or cold, and the kids need some indoor activity, you can find it here, from museums to aquariums, bowling, play spaces, bounce houses, arts centers, libraries, story times, and more.National Museum of American Jewish HistoryParent rating:  Location: 55 North 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA The National Museum of American Jewish History is dedicated exclusively to collecting, preserving and interpreting artifacts pertaining to the American Jewish experience. The museum serves as a...
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Univ. of Penn Museum of Archaeology & AnthropologyParent rating:  Location: 3260 South Street, Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA The Egyptian Galleries of the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, on the second and third floors, offer an impressive collection of monumental sculpture, r...
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The Clay StudioParent rating: Location: 139 North Second Street, Philadelphia, PA The Clay Studio, Philadelphia's only non-profit ceramic arts organization, offers classes and workshops for kids ages eight and up. The studio also offers a series of summer clay cam... |
Gamin' CutzParent rating: Location: 134 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA Gamin' Cutz, Philly's first and only barbershop/game cafe, offers haircuts and all the latest games for Wii, Xbox, and PS3. The shop also hosts weekly game tournaments with cash prizes. |
Moonbounce AdventuresParent rating: Location: 300 Lawrence Drive, West Chester, PA Inflatable bounces, obstacle courses, slides, and mazes make Moonbounce Adventures - the winner of our 2008 Pare...
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Kix & Giggles Children's PlaylandParent rating: Location: 9356 Old Bustelton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA Kix & Giggles Children's Playland is an indoor/outdoor children's play center that offers a wrap-around gym, a foam forest, mini quick slides, spiral slides, a rock climbing wall, a web ...
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Pump It UpParent rating: Location: 540 East Union Street, West Chester, PA Kids can jump, bounce, climb, and slide at Pump It Up, the award-winning "inflatable party zone." The climate-controlled arenas are filled with huge inflatable structures and provide a g...
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Schuylkill Center for Environmental EducationParent rating: Location: 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education offers a variety of outdoor and indoor natural history and environmental science programs for all ages. The center owns 360 acres of la... |
Columbia North YMCAParent rating: Location: 1400 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA The Columbia North YMCA offers a heated indoor pool, in which children's swimming lessons are available. This instruction provides children with the opportunity to learn water skills and...
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Kids UParent rating: Location: 405 Caredean Drive, Suite E, Babylon Business Center, Horsham, PA Kids U is an indoor children's activity center - featuring a 2,000-square-foot play quad - that offers a variety of classes for kids ages 11 months to nine years, including gymnas...
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The Academy of Natural SciencesParent rating: Location: 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA The Academy of Natural Sciences was founded in 1812 "for the encouragement and cultivation of the sciences, and the advancement of useful learning," and opened its doors to the public in 1828.<...
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Tesserae Studio & GalleryParent rating: Location: 6780 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA At Tesserae Studio & Gallery, aspiring artists can take mosaic classes, or pick up supplies and work independently during open studio hours. The studio is also available for parties. ... |
University City Arts LeagueParent rating: Location: 4226 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA The University City Arts League, formed in 1965 by a group of West Philadelphia artists, has something for everyone! Affordable classes and workshops for all ages, art exhibits, concerts...
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The Franklin InstituteParent rating: Location: 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Museum for Big Kids in Philadelphia, The Fra...
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Please Touch MuseumParent rating: Location: Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA The Please Touch Museum, winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best Museum for Little Kids<...
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