Please Touch Museum is housed in the Memorial Hall Philadelphia which was one of the buildings built to celebrate America's centennial in 1876. It is the only major building remaining from the centennial exposition. It is a magnificent building with a resplendent soaring ceiling which is about 80 ft high.
As we enter the stunning space, we are greeted by 40 ft life size replica of Statue of Liberty's Arm and Torch which is built using things like toys and games and other things "found". Can you see the beautiful details in the building? I love it!!
Please Touch Museum is a hands on children's museum. From their official website
....."we encourage children to play and grow through the myriad of experiences we offer. We know that play provides the foundation for basic life skills such as building relationships, cooperation, negotiation and compromise as well as providing opportunities for children to find out who they are and what they enjoy doing. Play offers an emotional outlet, develops the imagination and creativity, and cultivates problem-solving skills"
It is great place to spend time with toddlers and preschoolers. We spent about three hours there. Saumya was especially smitten by the "Grocery Store" where she could shop and then check out all her stuff just like mom.
Another thing that captivated her was the hamster wheel which she would walk on to make it move. In excitement she started "walking" on it very fast but wasn't very happy that it made the wheel go fast as well!! And then we ate in the Please Taste Cafe where the motto was "please pay too much" ouch!!! We should have packed our own snacks. After that we made a customary visit to the museum store which was pretty commonplace but we did find an "out of the ordinary" puzzle for Saumya.
She was able to make most of it without help though in the final stages when the pieces very very little she did need an adult. Here it is
Looks cool, eh?!
Here's the other side of it.
If you are in Philadelphia with a child under the age of 6, this would be a great place to visit. Here's the link to the website for more info.
LOL@ /please pay too much' :) Ha ha :)
ReplyDeleteSaumya's a smart kid! That's indeed an 'out of the ordinary puzzle' :)
Nice to know you Sandhya! Beautiful pictures. Your blog template reminds me of my childhood, when I used to keep such things in a box.
ReplyDelete@IHM: :-) It was really expensive, I was astounded by the $2.50 for a small apple! Puzzle was nice addition to our collection though!
ReplyDelete@Giribala: Welcome here! Now that you say, my mom had a box like that too!!
Wow..Museum looks cool. Thanks Sandhya for dropping in my blog...Saumya is smart indeed
ReplyDeleteLOL @ the introductory line! Enjoyed reading your post on the museum thoroughly. The pics are beautiful. The White House looks great! Good work, Saumya :)
ReplyDelete@Aryan: Welcome here Aryan! It was a good trip.
ReplyDelete@Deeps: I am still intrigued by the name of the museum!
awesome place and a lovely puzzle.. !!! good work Saumya !!! pat her and treat her to another icecream !!! :)
ReplyDelete@Hitchy: What's for me???
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