PHILADELPHIA
The Philadelphia shortlist.
The 10 most popular museum tickets & admissions tours in Philadelphia, with the going prices, the operators behind them and what each one is actually like once you turn up.
Timed entry to Philadelphia’s Museum of Illusions: 60+ optical displays, gravity tricks, Smart Playroom puzzles, and lots of camera-ready fun.
“Showed up a little late and still made room for us to get in. Really nice people that was very understanding and accommodating.”
Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia with a two-day skip-the-line mobile ticket and optional audio wand, near Independence Hall.
“What a wonderful museum! We bought tickets with the audio guides which really enhanced our experience with the exhibits. The unexpected highlight was the presentation of George Washington's war tent - very touching. We spent about 3 hours in the museum and highly recommend it to take a deep dive into the Revolutionary period of…”
Spend one day at Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rodin Museum: Monet, Van Gogh, Duchamp, and Rodin gardens for about $30.
“The docent was extremely knowledgeable and interesting!!”
Get ticket access to the Barnes Foundation’s Impressionist and Modern art, plus temporary exhibits and First Friday evenings with music and cocktails.
“Magnifique fondation. La présentation de l'histoire d'Albert Barnes et de la fondation proposée par un conférencier était particulièrement intéressante.”
Explore Sesame Place Philadelphia with an official ticket: rides, live shows, parade, and water fun—all at a Sesame Street–themed park built for families.
Penn Museum admission ticket in Philadelphia for $23. Mobile entry and guaranteed access to archaeology collections worldwide.
“The most important thing about this Museum was there was so much information and Culture it made me feel so excited there !!”
LEGO-filled family fun at LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia, with rides, Miniland, 4D cinema, and play areas for about 2–3 hours.
“Great funny for the kids and adult, lots of activities for the whole family, we enjoy it , will recommend this to family and friends.”
Tour the Independence Seaport Museum in Philly, including the Cruiser Olympia and 2 floors of exhibits, plus optional submarine Becuna access.
“It was so so awesome!!! My son and I came to visit the ‘boat’.... Submarines are never called ships. They are boats...... USS Bacuna. My Dad was ‘Cookie’ on the boat during WWII. The Host and his volunteer partner were very very kind to us. They made the boat come alive. What a wonderful experience.…”
Early entry to Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution with a small-group 1-hour guided tour and time to explore on your own.
“It was a real treat to enter the museum earlier than the public. It was Quiet and really allowed to enjoy the exhibits. The tour guide was knowledgeable and made the tour fun AND informative!”
Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute ticket for $29: 3 floors of interactive science, live nitrogen and electricity shows, and planetarium night-sky.
“Lots to do. Don’t miss the dissections. Educational and hands on.”
