Please Touch Museums

Get up close with impossibly lifelike wax figures of your favorite celebrities, athletes, and icons at this world-famous Times Square attraction. Marvel at the incredible craftsmanship and strike a pose alongside Hollywood legends, royalty, and pop culture stars.

Step inside an architectural masterpiece: the Griswold House, a stunning 1862 mansion designed by renowned architect Richard Morris Hunt. Explore beautifully restored galleries, enjoy interactive art classes, and wander through the sculpture garden—the perfect summer destination for art lovers of all ages.

Explore 200 years of natural history and science at Philadelphia's premier museum. Connect with nature through interactive exhibits, stunning specimens, and discoveries about evolution and wildlife.

Step into 250 years of American history at New Jersey's most iconic colonial landmark. Explore authentic artifacts, join guided tours, and experience what life was like during the Revolutionary War era.

Experience one of history's most defining moments through immersive galleries filled with rare artifacts, personal stories, and powerful exhibits that honor the courage of those who fought in World War II. The on-site theater screens compelling documentaries that bring the D-Day invasion to life.

An Institute for the Future, in association with the Smithsonian Institution, is a comprehensive national American women's history museum. Located in Fair Park in Dallas, Texas, The Women's Museum's 70,000 square foot building provides a home for programs and exhibits where people can honor the past and explore the contributions of women throughout history.

Housed in a beautifully restored historic mansion, this Poplar Bluff gem showcases local and regional artwork while offering classes and rotating exhibits. Founded through the vision of civic leader Margaret Harwell, it's a welcoming space celebrating creativity and community.

Step into a century of Dallas firefighting history at this beautifully preserved 1907 firehouse, where you can climb aboard a vintage 1951 engine, handle authentic gear, and explore an impressive collection of apparatus spanning from horse-drawn steamers to early motorized trucks.

Explore powerful stories and artistic voices of women from around the world through innovative online exhibitions and cultural programs. This groundbreaking museum sparks global conversations and champions gender equity through history, art, and community connection.

Located in the historic Reno City Hall, this interactive museum sparks curiosity and wonder for the whole family. Hands-on exhibits invite children and adults alike to explore, create, and learn together—perfect for beating the heat while feeding young minds. It's the kind of place where playtime and discovery go hand in hand.

Get hands-on with animation, video, sound, and live performance at this creative playground for all ages. Build your skills, tell your stories, and make something amazing with multimedia tools designed for young artists.

The museum occupies a 44,000 square feet facility that includes 3 full-size exbition galleries, a theater gallery, a 14,000 square foot Sculputure Court, a conference center/special events room, an archive and research library, administrative offices, exibit design and artifact storage areas.

The Averasboro Battlefield Commission, Inc. (ABCI) is tasked with the responsibility to preserve and present the story of the Battle of Averasboro. ABCI is a non-profit, tax exempt organization formed in 1994 and incorporated in 1995 to lead in the preservation, presentation and promotion of the Averasboro Battlefield, Smithville Plantation and related history.

Step into a beautifully restored 1930s Post Office in downtown Hartsville and immerse yourself in rotating exhibits of art, history, and regional culture beneath a stunning stained glass skylight. The adjacent Sculpture Courtyard invites you to explore outdoor installations in a relaxed, inspiring setting.

Explore galleries showcasing natural wonders and regional history in a bright, welcoming space perfect for escaping the summer heat. Supported by local partnerships and community members, this museum welcomes families and curious minds year-round.

Step into Tennessee's story across three dynamic floors of artifacts and exhibits, from pioneering frontier days through modern times. This downtown Nashville museum brings the state's rich heritage to life with everything from Civil War relics to cultural treasures that span centuries.

Step into the story of Frankenmuth's remarkable German heritage through interactive exhibits, authentic artifacts, and immersive displays that bring 1845 to life. Learn how a small group of settlers transformed the Saginaw Valley into "Michigan's Little Bavaria."

Comprising more than 12,000 works of art from virtually every culture and spanning the history of art, the AMAM's collection is a vital cultural resource for the students, faculty, and staff of Oberlin College as well as the surrounding community.

Step aboard a vintage train and experience a living museum dedicated to preserving America's railroad heritage. Explore historic locomotives, vintage cars, and interactive exhibits while riding authentic rail routes across this expansive Union landmark.

Explore Michigan's natural wonders through interactive exhibits and hands-on learning experiences. Student guides lead engaging tours designed to inspire curiosity about dinosaurs, fossils, ecosystems, and the world around us.

The Palmer Visitor Information Center is your contact point for questions and information on the Palmer area. Palmer is located in the scenic Matanuska River valley, with the Chugach and Talkeetna mountain ranges ringing the valley.

The Alaska Veterans Museum is planned with a focus on honoring our nation's veterans and insuring that because of the sacrifices they made to defend America's freedom, "They Shall Not Be Forgotten." As President Calvin Coolidge said, "A nation which forgets its defenders, will itself be forgotten."

Learn about Cordova's colorful and fascinating history at The Cordova Historical Museum.

The Museum of Alaska Transportation and Industry (MATI) started in 1967 as the Air Progress Museum. It was a small collection of Alaskan transportation artifacts gathered for the centennial celebration of the United States purchasing Alaska from Russia in 1867. The exhibit was on International Airport Road in Anchorage.

Planetarium audiences can now experience immersive high-tech adventures in a true 360 degree theater.

Explore millions of years of natural history and world cultures through captivating exhibits and hands-on experiences. Uncover the stories behind fascinating specimens and artifacts while connecting with active research from the University of Iowa.

Step into a vibrant showcase of American artistic expression, where classic paintings and contemporary works inspire wonder across generations. This Minnesota institution brings art to life through interactive exhibits and creative programs perfect for a summer visit, inviting you to explore everything from traditional sculptures to innovative studio crafts in a welcoming, dynamic space.

Explore contemporary and Native American art spanning decades of creative vision, plus rotating collections that celebrate regional visual culture and global artistic movements.