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Philadelphia Museum of Art – |
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A world famous art museum, it's big, so allow plenty of time to explore with kids. Or better yet, come back the next day – museum ticket is good for two days. |
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The museum has an impressive collection of Impressionist paintings – Van Gogh "Sunflowers," Degas "Little Dancer," portraits of children by Renoir, plus modern artworks by Picasso, Matisse, Miro, Mondrian. |
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One of our favorite things about this museum are "rooms" – a Japanese ceremonial teahouse, Indian temple hall, Ming dynasty reception hall and Chinese scholar's study, Persian gateway, medieval cloister, grand salon of a French chateau. |
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Don't miss the Arms and Armor gallery, chock full of beautiful Italian and German armor, Spanish and sultan's swords, spiffy helmets, horse armor, and armor for children. |
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Franklin Institute – |
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An innovative science museum with a mirror maze of geometric shapes, explore a giant heart and your brain, hands on with electricity, climb aboard a steam engine, play with physics, check out a Wright Bros. Model B flyer and simulator, plus planetarium, IMAX theater and live science shows. Good for toddlers to teens. |
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Swann Memorial Fountain – |
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At the beginning of the Parkway is Logan Square, and a large fountain (also called the Fountain of the Three Rivers). The three sculptural figures represent the Delaware, Schuylkill, and Wissahickon Rivers in the area. In warm weather, this is a fun place for kids to dabble their toes. |
