What's Open For Kids and Families in the Philadelphia Area (Updated 12/17)

 

updated 12/17

Here is a list of open places in and near Delaware 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

Ridley 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 - reservation required

Railroads

Strasburg Railroad - reservations required

West Chester Railroad - reservations required

Pick Your Own/ Cut Your Own Trees

Linvilla Orchards - reservation required to cut your own tree

Highland Orchards  - reservations required for private hayrides 

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 - closed until 1/4

Camden's Adventure Aquarium-  reservation required

Franklin Institute - temporarily  closed  due to COVID until 2021

Battleship New Jersey - reservations 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 - temporarily  closed  due to COVID until 2021

Penn Museum -  temporarily  closed  due to COVID until 2021

Please Touch Museum - temporarily  closed  due to COVID until 2021

Philadelphia Museum of Art-  temporarily  closed  due to COVID until 2021

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- temporarily closed due to COVID until 2021

*photo courtesy of the Philadelphia Zoo

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All the contents on this website and all social media platforms are provided for informational and educational purposes only. It is intended to offer guidance regarding venues and businesses that are reopening. The ultimate judgment regarding any specific activity is yours. We do not take any responsibility for any decision you make with the information provided on this website and on our social media platforms. We are not medical doctors or professionals, nor do we have any medical or scientific training, education, or experience. You should follow government guidelines for safe practices for yourself and your family members before making any decisions relating to any activities that are outside your home.