PHILADELPHIA
The Philadelphia shortlist.
The 8 most popular museums 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.
“It was so much fun for our preteens and us adults. Not sure who had more fun. We spent over an hour and a hafe.”
Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia with a two-day skip-the-line mobile ticket and optional audio wand, near Independence Hall.
“A very interesting and interactive museum for both adults and children. It was the best and unforgettable experience about the American Revolution in Philadelphia. Highly recommend!”
A 2-day ticket to Philadelphia’s Museum of the American Revolution with films, hands-on exhibits, and life-before-and-after context near Independence Hall.
“The museum is done very well. Downtown Philadelphia is extremely dirty Friday- Monday. The number of homeless on the streets and in the parks is so sad!. Philadelphia's mayor needs to step up and clean up the streets of Philadelphia. The museum is clean and interactive and a wonderful experience.”
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!!”
Penn Museum admission ticket in Philadelphia for $23. Mobile entry and guaranteed access to archaeology collections worldwide.
“This museum was so much bigger than I realized and we really should have budgeted more time to see it. The layout was easy to follow and they had many different artifacts from various cultures and time periods. I appreciated their acknowledgment of where their artifacts came from. Like I said. My only regret was…”
Tour the Independence Seaport Museum in Philly, including the Cruiser Olympia and 2 floors of exhibits, plus optional submarine Becuna access.
“We really enjoyed touring the 2 ships. The museum was very informative.”
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.
“This tour gives me unique experience of an undisturbed tour. This young museum features well designed curation, which brings to life the vital chapters of the revolution. I am lucky to be the only guest of this tour. But the guide's services is absolutely undiscounted. She helps me understand both the big picture and small…”
A 1-hour guided University of Pennsylvania campus walk with Penn Museum entry, led by students, hitting key landmarks and traditions.
“The tour guide didn’t show up and we are so disappointed. We flew 8000 miles here.”
