The Please Touch Museum offers a hands-on environment in which, as is their motto, “learning is child’s play.” The museum aims to enrich the lives of children from all over the country by creating learning opportunities through play. Located in the Memorial Hall, a National Historic...
The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the country. The Franklin Institute Science Museum continues to offer new and exciting access to scientific knowledge and technology for adults and children alike. The Museum is spread out on four...
Every Navy ship in the United States has a name beginning with USS, which stands for United States Ship. The USS New Jersey, also known as BB62, was launched December 7, 1942, in the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, a year after the U.S. was attacked at...
Camden Adventure Aquarium is a fun interactive aquarium that is divided into four zones to help you enjoy all the different aspects. There are different areas where you can touch various fish, even baby sharks! There are many types of sea animals, including penguins and...
In 1792, Philadelphia, as the capital of the U.S. at the time, was chosen to house the first United States Mint after The Coinage Act was passed. Three buildings housed the mint before it settled in the current location. The present Philadelphia Mint opened...
The Liberty Bell is a symbol of American independence. The bell was made in London by the Lester and Pack firm in 1752, and was engraved with the lettering "Proclaim LIBERTY throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof." It originally cracked when first rung...