Known as one of the world's most famous prisons, Eastern State Penitentiary has jailed some notorious criminals. Daytime, nighttime, and school tours are available. This experience is not recommended for young children.
Run up the famous Rocky steps and into one of the city's most visited museums. Once inside guests can explore the galleries and exhibit halls. The Museum offers Pay What You Wish events throughout the year.
Please Touch Museum is where young children can touch and discover all the things that grown ups generally don't allow. Kids play at a water table, in a make-believe food store, and in Wonderland.
This museum features the works of Auguste Rodin who is known as the father of modern sculpture. Visitors can take a tour, enjoy a performance, and sketch artwork with the kids. Don't forget to see the famous piece, The Thinker.
The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University offers museum activities such as Scientist Saturdays, signature exhibits such as Dinosaur Hall, and special events such as Wild Wizarding Weekend. Birthday parties, field trips, camps, and sleep over nights round out the offerings.
Franklin Instiute brings science alive for its visitors offering hands-on exhibits, IMAX theater presentations, planetarium, and daily demonstrations. Special events include summer camp featuring STEM themed weeks, Night in the Skies Observatory events, and Community Nights.
