1Philadelphia Museum of Art
A major art museum with global collections and landmark steps overlooking the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
★ 4.8(23,678)
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Must visit2The Franklin Institute
Interactive science exhibits and a planetarium make this a major family attraction.
★ 4.6(14,066)Team favorite
Must visit3Mutter Museum
Medical-history collections include anatomical specimens and historic instruments; consider children's comfort with the subject.
★ 4.6(6,709)Team favorite
4Please Touch Museum
Hands-on play exhibits inside Memorial Hall are designed especially for young children.
★ 4.6(7,392)Team favorite
5Philadelphia's Magic Gardens
An immersive indoor and outdoor mosaic environment created by artist Isaiah Zagar.
★ 4.6(5,862)Team favorite
6Barnes Foundation
Distinctive arrangements of Impressionist, Post-Impressionist and other artworks create an intimate art experience.
★ 4.7(4,759)Team favorite
7Elfreth's Alley Museum
A small museum on a preserved residential lane introduces everyday life in early Philadelphia.
★ 4.6(4,608)Team favorite
8Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University
Natural-history museum with dinosaur displays, wildlife dioramas and family science activities.
★ 4.6(4,194)Team favorite
9Penn Museum
Archaeology and anthropology galleries explore ancient civilizations and cultures around the world.
★ 4.7(2,988)Team favorite
10Museum of Illusions Philadelphia
Optical illusions and perspective-based installations offer an interactive Old City stop.
★ 4.5(4,061)Team favorite