What's Open For Kids and Families in the Philadelphia Area (Updated 1/7)

updated 1/7

Here is a list of open places in and near Chester County that you can enjoy responsibly with restrictions. As things are slowly reopening, we’ll update you on the things you can do outside the house. Please visit the website of the place you would like to visit before leaving home.  Visitor capacity is often limited, and most locations require you to purchase tickets in advance.   The list below is just suggestions. Please use your own discretion to decide what is best for your family during these unusual times.

Parks

Pocopson Park- trails open 

Oakbourne Park & Arboretum -trails open

Marsh Creek State Park- trails open

Newlin Grist Mill - trails open

Valley Forge National Park - trails open 

Franklin Square Park - open

Zoos

Brandywine Zoo - reservations required.

Elmwood Park Zoo - reservation required

Philadelphia Zoo - closed till spring

Railroads

Strasburg Railroad - reservations required

West Chester Railroad - closed till Easter

Gardens

Longwood Gardens - reservation required

Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens -  closed till April 1st

Tyler Arboretum - open

Chanticleer Gardens - closed for the season

Museums/Tours

Colonial Pennsylvania Plantation - closed for the season

Brandywine River Museum -  reservation required

Camden's Adventure Aquarium-  reservation required

Franklin Institute - reservation required

Battleship New Jersey - reservation required

Independence Seaport Museum- temporarily closed  due to COVID until 2021

Mural Arts Philadelphia Mural Mile Center City Walking Tours - reservations required

Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University -  reservation required

Penn Museum -  reservation required

Please Touch Museum - temporarily  closed  due to COVID until 2021

Philadelphia Museum of Art-  reservation required

Insectarium and Butterfly Pavilion - temporarily closed due to COVID until 2021

National Constitution Center- temporarily closed due to COVID until 2021

Museum of the American Revolution- reservation required

*photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Zoo

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