Guide to Philly Museums for Kids

All the best museums for kids in the Philly area.

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In addition to Pay-What-You-Wish First Sundays, kids 18 and under are always free at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Photo courtesy of the museum
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From STEM activities to sitting in helicopters, the American Helicopter Museum doesn't disappoint.
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The Mercer Museum is a six-story reinforced concrete castle in Bucks County. Photo by Cait Sumner
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Tour the cellblock ruins at Eastern State Penitentiary.
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Curiosity meets discovery in Body Odyssey, where the walkthrough Giant Heart is just the beginning.
The Giant Heart is Back and Better Than Ever at the Franklin Institute
The most popular exhibit in the entire museum is finally back with a whole new exhibit!
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The Mercer Museum is a six-story reinforced concrete castle in Bucks County. Photo by Cait Sumner
20 Philly Museums You've Never Heard Of
From art to cars, history, and more, there is definitely no shortage of museums in Philadelphia.
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Elmwood Park Zoo's Zoo Snooze is an outdoor overnight adventures feature a campfire and giraffe feeding. Photo by Apiary Photography
Spend the Night at the Museum: 5 Museums and Zoos that Host Sleepovers in Philly
Every Philly family should have a bucket list of things to do with the kids in Philadelphia. Make...
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The largest piece of the exhibit, this dinosaur was made of over 80,000 bricks!
The NEW Lego: The Art of the Brick Exhibit at the Franklin Institute is the Best Ever
The newest exhibit at The Franklin Institute, The Art of the Brick, takes LEGO® to a whole new...
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Explore Franklin's life and character in the Benjamin Franklin Museum. Photo courtesy of NPS
Best Museums for Kids in Philly: Children’s Museums and Family-Friendly Museums
Museums are some of the best places for kids to learn more about the world around them, practice...
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Visit the African American Museum in Philadelphia (AAMP), located in the heart of Old City.
Visiting Historic Philadelphia: Top Things To Do in the Historic District with Kids
Travel back in time to the earliest days in the nation.
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