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EVENTS
Garden Railway Display:
Morris Arboretum
The display features more than a dozen replicas of lighthouses and historic buildings created entirely of natural materials and set in the splendor of a summer garden.
(215) 547-5777
HISTORIC SITES
Independence National Historical Park:
The Liberty Bell Center, Independence Hall, Congress Hall, New Hall Military Museum, Franklin Court, Bishop White House and the Declaration House are just some of the buildings that make up Independence National Historical Park. (215) 965-2305
Elfreth's Alley - oldest continuously inhabited street in Philadelphia
Betsy Ross House
Dolly Madison's House
Lights of Liberty Show
Lights of Liberty takes visitors on a moonlit journey to relive the American Revolution with five-story projection screens and 3D sound.
6th & Chestnut Streets, (215) LIBERTY, (877) GO-2-1776
The National Constitution Center
The National Constitution Center uses the latest technology to explain the significance of the U.S. Constitution.
525 Arch Street, (215) 409-6600
Pennsbury Manor
The recreated country home of William Penn, Pennsbury Manor, takes you back to the 17th century through displays of period clothing and demonstrations by blacksmiths.
400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, (215) 946-0400
Valley Forge National Historical Park
At Valley Forge National Historical Park children can interact with costumed interpreters who portray the soldiers and camp followers of Washington's army.
Route 23 & N. Gulph Road, Valley Forge, (610) 783-1077, www.nps.gov/vafo
MUSEUMS
Academy of Natural Sciences
The Academy is an international museum of natural history featuring exhibits that allow kids and parents to explore the natural environment and learn about ecosystems.
1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 299-1000
African American Museum in Philadelphia
Dolls, folk art, photographs, furnishings and costumes are among the 500,000 artifacts used at the museum to tell the story of African Americans - from Civil Rights, religion and politics to family life, arts and entertainment and sports.
701 Arch Street, (215) 574-0380
American Helicopter Museum & Education Center
Exhibitions and collections include more than 35 helicopters, autogiros and convertiplanes, eight of which are fully accessible for hands-on experiences. 1220 American Boulevard, West Chester, (610) 436-9600
Franklin Institute Science Museum
The region's premier science museum, features a full city block of kid-friendly exhibits and is home to the Tuttleman IMAX Theater, the Fels Planetarium and a 3D Theater.
222 N. 20th Street, (215) 448-1200
Fairmount WaterWorks Interpretive Center
You can take a simulated helicopter trip from local tidal bays to river headwaters, view a model showing how rain that falls on watersheds leads to pollution, discover interactive sculpture and work in a water lab.
640 WaterWorks Drive, (215) 685-00723
Independence Seaport Museum
Philadelphia's maritime history is on display featuring family-oriented interactive exhibits, ship models, artifacts and art.
211 S. Columbus Boulevard, (215) 925-5439
Mercer Museum
Kids and adults can have fun exploring the museum's vast collection of early American tools, folk art and furnishings.
84 S. Pine Street, Doylestown, PA, (215) 345-0210
Mummers' Museum
2 Washington Avenue, Philadelphia, (215) 336-3050
Mutter Museum of the College of Physician's
Fascinating collection of medical curiosities
195 S. 22nd St., Phila., 215-563-3737
Nursing History Museum
located at the University of Pennsylvania and Friends Hospital
Philadelphia Museum of Art
Gallery games and self-guided tours encourage families to discover the Philadelphia Museum of Art by themselves any time, any day.
26th Street & the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, (215) 763-8100
Philadelphia Culture Files
Looking for a museum to take the whole family to? Want an attraction just for kids? Then be sure to visit the Culture Files! The files have a special section Just for Kids featuring museums and attractions the whole family can enjoy.
University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archeology and Anthropology
The museum contains ancient artifacts from around the world, including an Egyptian mummy room
33rd and Spruce St., 215-898-4000
Woodmere Art Museum
Location: Woodmere Art Museum
Neighborhood: Chestnut Hill / Mount Airy, Germantown
Woodmere Art Museum celebrates Philadelphia's artistic legacy through its permanent collection, exhibitions, and educational programs.
MUSIC
Avenue of the Arts - Opera, Classical, Rock & Roll, Ballet, Modern Dance, Jazz
The Academy of Music - Opera Company of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Boys Choir, Chamber Music
The Curtis Center
The Kimmel Center - The Philadelphia Orchestra, Philly Pops
Annenberg Center, University of Pennsylvania
The Opera Company of Philadelphia
Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco)
SHOPPING
Andorra Shopping Center
Franklin Mills Mall
King of Prussia Mall
The Gallery at Market East
The Shops at Liberty Place
Plymouth Meeting Mall
Montgomery Mall
Willow Grove Mall
THEATRE
Annenburg Center
Forrest Theatre
Freedom Theatre
Prince Music Theatre
Arden Theatre Company
Walnut Street Theatre
The Wilma
Stage crafters
ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS
- Fairmount Park, Park Tours
- Elmwood Park Zoo
The zoo specializes in North American animals, such as the American Bison, black- tailed prairie dogs and energetic river otters.
Harding Boulevard, Norristown, (610) 277-33825
Waterfront
The Camden Waterfront is rich with activity for families.
·Take the 12-minute River Link Ferry from Penn's Landing in Philadelphia to the Camden Waterfront where you can visit the New Jersey State Aquarium, the Camden Children's Garden and the battleship USS New Jersey.
·The outdoor Camden Children's Garden is a fantasyland for kids, with its Noah's Ark butterfly house, steam-breathing dinosaur garden, underground maze, over-sized storybook garden and working carousel and passenger-bearing model train.
(856) 365-8733
·The nation's most decorated battleship the USS New Jersey offers a glimpse of life on the sea.
(866) 877-6262
·In the evening, root for minor league baseball's Camden Riversharks at Campbell's Field. Fireworks follow all Friday night games.
(856) 963-2600
Philadelphia Insectarium
Philadelphia's only all-bug museum and the largest insect museum in the nation exhibits thousands of live and mounted insects, as well as interactive displays, a movie-room and fun activities for children.
8046 Frankford Avenue, (215) 338-3000
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