As parents, our main goals are to keep our kids safe, healthy, and ensure they get a good education. This summer, the Please Touch Museum helps families play and stay primed for learning with FREE Community Days on select Sundays and one Saturday. On these days programming fun ways that help children learn healthy habits to prepare for a great start to the school year. Summer enrichment goal? Check.

Free Community Days

June 20 & 21, 2026

Sponsored by Temple University, kids and parents are welcome to explore the museum’s exhibits and programming for free! Registration is required to participate in these community days, and space is limited, so be sure to grab a spot soon.

The Museum offers unique programming daily, and on free community days, guests can participate in storytimes, STEM activations, art workshops, and the newest exhibit, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit.

Ready-Set-School Free Community Days

Independence Blue Cross is also partnering with Please Touch Museum to present a back-to-school readiness program this summer. Open to all ages, programming is designed to help children and families strengthen their physical and emotional skills during the break. This supports an easier transition back to school in the fall, without bridge activity books or tutors.

June 28

9 am–4:30 pm

Get ready for a fun-filled day at the museum. Kids can listen to an engaging storytime with local author Dawn Chavous before attending a puppet show by award-winning Puppets Pizzazz. Later in the afternoon, attendees can participate in hands-on science demonstrations, gross motor activities, and interactive art workshops.

Free tickets are available now for the June 28th free programming.

July 26

9 am–4:30 pm

On July 26th at Please Touch Museum, kids can sit for another dynamic storytime with local author Angela de Groot followed by a musical performance with Miss Margaret. The day also includes a jump rope demonstration and activity by Philly Girls Jump and a science demonstration.

Free tickets are not yet available for this day, but check back periodically as the summer progresses!

August 23

9 am–4:30 pm

Miss Margaret will be back at the end of the summer for another musical performance, along with more storytime with local author Cousin John. After lunch, kids will finish up the day with a backpack charms workshop by Project Joy and science activations with Mad Science.

Free tickets are not yet available for this day, but check back periodically as the summer progresses!

See You at the Museum!

With so many free days packed with activities, the Please Touch Museum is making it easy for Philadelphia families to keep the learning going all summer long. Whether your kids are into storytime, science, or music, there’s something for everyone — and it won’t cost you a thing. Mark your calendars, grab your tickets early, and get ready for a summer full of fun and school-year prep!

Also, be sure to check out our events calendar for other popular happenings at the museum and beyond this summer!

Lead photo courtesy of Visit Philadelphia.