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Samuel S. Fleisher Art MemorialParent rating: ![]() Location: 719 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA The Samuel S. Fleisher Art Memorial, is guided by the spirit of its founder, who first extended an invitation in 1898 for "the world to come and learn art." This free-spirited school and com...
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American Philosophical Society MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 104 South Fifth Street, Philadelphia, PA The American Philosophical Society (APS) is the nation's oldest learned society, promoting useful knowledge in the sciences and humanities through excellence in scholarly research, professional...
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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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Mutter MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 19 South 22nd Street, Philadelphia, PA The Mutter Museum of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, part of the oldest medical society in the nation, seems to absolutely fascinate kids with a predilection for the odd and macabre....
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Betsy Ross HouseParent rating: ![]() Location: 239 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA Although she never actually owned the house, Betsy and her husband, John, rented this little house and ran their upholstery business here from 1773 to 1786. Visitors can meet Betsy Ross - played by a ...
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American Helicopter Museum & Education CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, PA Families can touch down at the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center to see over 35 helicopters, autogiros, and convertiplanes on display, including the only tilt-rotor Osprey V-22 on...
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Philadelphia Museum of ArtParent rating: ![]() Location: Ben Franklin Parkway at 26th Street, Philadelphia, PA The winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the Best Museum for Teens in Philadelphia, the Philad...
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Rosenbach Museum and LibraryParent rating: ![]() Location: 2008-2010 DeLancey Place, Philadelphia, PA An 1860s townhouse and garden once owned by the Rosenbach brothers is now home to the Rosenbach Museum and Library. Jam packed with rare books and decorative arts, the Rosenbach is a boo...
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The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 640 Waterworks Drive, Philadelphia, PA The Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center houses a theater and exhibits on the history of water in Philadelphia. In the galleries, children can re-route historic streams, peak inside...
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National Constitution CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 525 Arch Street, Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA The National Constitution Center, winner of our 2009 Parents' Picks Award for Best Day Camp in Phila...
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National Museum of American Jewish HistoryParent rating: ![]() Location: 101 South Independence Mall East, 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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Winterthur Museum and Country EstateParent rating: ![]() Location: Route 52, Wilmington, DE Winterthur Museum and Country Estate provides a majestic place to walk, stroll, and entertain the kids. The spot to hit is the Enchanted Woods, a three-acre children's garden wi... |
Garden State Discovery MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 2040 Springdale Road, Suite 100, Cherry Hill, NJ The Garden State Discovery Museum is a hands-on museum that celebrates imagination through themed interactive exhibits including a newspaper office and TV studio, the Get Fit! sports area, the ...
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Please Touch MuseumParent rating: ![]() Location: 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Memorial Hall, Philadelphia, PA Please Touch Museum, winner of our 2008 Parents' Picks quest to find the best Museum for Little Kids ...
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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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