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Please Touch Museum

Museum / Gallery · Amusement Park / Family Entertainment CenterPublic Source
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Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia Website (215) 581-3181
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Philadelphia's children's museum in historic Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park, with hands-on play spaces for young children and the restored 1908 Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel. PUBLIC DATA — compiled from publicly available sources; not verified on-site by AbleVu. Please confirm specific needs with the venue before visiting.

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  • Accessible parkingLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Elevator accessLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Permanent rampLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input
  • Service animals welcomeLast reported Oct 8, 2026Business Input

Service animals welcome

Sensory-friendly hours / events · Service animals welcome+1 more

Accessible parking · Elevator access+2 more

First aid on site · Service animals welcome

Staff trained in autism awareness

Nursing / lactation room · Service animals welcome

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PUBLIC DATA (sources listed in description) MOBILITY • The entire museum is wheelchair accessible; ramps at the front entrance and in River Adventures • Elevator in Roadside Attractions serves both floors • The Woodside Park Dentzel Carousel is wheelchair accessible • Limited free adult-size wheelchairs at the Admissions Desk (ID held) • Designated accessible parking in the museum lot next to Memorial Hall RESTROOMS • Restrooms on both floors; baby-changing in select restrooms • Nursing room on the lower level (behind the Creative Arts Studio) AUTISM / SENSORY • Free Quiet Kits at the Admissions Desk • Sensory Guide describing stimuli in each exhibit, plus a "Know Before You Go" guide • Play Without Boundaries sensory-friendly events: museum closed to the public for 2 hours with lights and sound turned down, autism-trained educators, quiet zones OTHER • ADA service dogs welcome (emotional support, comfort and therapy animals not permitted) • One free ticket for a therapist, care provider or PCA with a paid visitor • First-aid kits available; medications can be stored at the Admissions Desk

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Sources: Please Touch Museum; Accessibility page (pleasetouchmuseum.org/accessibility); Visit Philadelphia; Guide to Accessible Philadelphia (visitphilly.com/features/accessible-philadelphia). Retrieved Oct 2026; Public Source; Business Input