with Please Touch Museum® Members | Fall 2014
Monster Mash 2014
You’re invited to the
MONSTER
mash
Saturday October 25th, 2014
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Save the date for Please Touch Museum’s annual members-only Memorial Hall-O-Ween “Monster Mash.” On this night of not-too-spooky family fun, children and grown-ups are encouraged to dress in costume to enjoy trick-or-treating throughout the museum galleries, take part in themed art activities, enjoy special character appearances, and much more! Highlights will include a Halloween inspired dance party with Doubledown Entertainment, a photo booth, spooktacular decorations, strolling puppets, and light refreshments.
This is a Please Touch Museum Members-Only event. Space is limited and reservations are required. . Member Individual Tickets are $15 each . Member 4-person ticket packs are $50 each . Centennial Guild Members receive FREE individual tickets
Register Today!
*All participants 1 year and older must be registered. To Register go to: www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/Monstermash2014
Members-Only Event
or call 215-581-3175
Living Laboratory at Please Touch Museum
Program Highlights This Fall
PTM hosted researchers from the Monell Chemical Senses Center on July 20th, as part of a pilot project to establish a Living Laboratory at PTM. Living Lab is a national initiative to connect the public with scientific research, bringing scientists from a variety of disciplines into museums to conduct their studies in an open, participatory space. Families get the chance to meet a professional scientist and ask questions about their work and the scientific process. The Monell Center is part of an international research collaboration working to create a standardized test to assess children’s ability to smell and broaden our understanding of the importance of our senses. As part of the first phase of research, children were asked to look at images, name the items in the image, recall if they ever smelled the item in the picture, and if so, to describe the smell. Some of our visitors participated in the first phase of research. The Monell Center will return in the fall to conduct the second phase. Check our online calendar of events for an announcement!
Come out in our garden and play! Jack and the Bean Trellis Explore PTM’s garden and learn why some plants need a trellis. Help tell the classic tale of Jack and the Beanstalk and plant your very own “magic” bean to take home and watch grow. Good Morning Garden
Annual Members Survey
With magnifying glasses, bug costumes and puppets, and gardenthemed stories our youngest visitors can explore the garden at their own pace. Plantable Thank You Cards
Getting feedback from our members helps us build a better membership program. Thank you to the over 800 members completed our annual membership survey this summer. The lucky winner of the raffle was Elizabeth Galvin, received a basket of toys and books from the Kids Shop. We are busy compiling the data and will be back to you later this fall with the results.
Learn how to make paper to create a thank you card that can be planted right into the soil. This program will run from October November.
25% OFF Melissa and Doug Costumes! Costume shopping is easy this fall at Please Touch Museum! Enjoy 25% off all Melissa & Doug costumes through the end of October. Costume choices include pirates, princesses, doctor, pilot and much more. Don’t miss out on the best deal on Halloween costumes. Offer cannot be combined with any other discount, including membership discount.
Did you know that one of the best stores for children in Philadelphia is inside PTM? Selling the best stuff at great prices to provide inspiration, encourage creativity and nurture the imagination of young children. Museum Membership offers you a 15% discount on all purchases and seasonal sales events. Sign up for a membership today.
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Members Shopping Holiday Weekend! New this year! Join us for an exclusive Members-only Holiday Discount! From December 4th to December 7th Members are invited to visit PTM Kids Shop and enjoy a 30% discount on all items. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to finish your holiday shopping, while enjoying hours of play! Look out for more information regarding this event in November.
Countdown to Noon 5,4,3,2,1 … Happy New Year! Celebrate New Year’s Eve without keeping the kids up until midnight. Join us for day-long activities, music, dancing and more. This year there will be two ball drops – the countdown will take place at Noon and 1:00 pm. – join King Countdown as PTM countdown the New Year!
The Centennial Guild, V.I.P. Membership & Giving Program
Want even more out of your Please Touch Museum Membership? Upgrade or renew and become a Centennial Guild, VIP member today! PTM’s VIP Membership & Giving Program allows you to enjoy all the benefits of a Premier Membership PLUS additional benefits designed to enhance your Museum experiences and provide you with VIP treatment! • Complimentary tickets and VIP parking to annual events including Monster Mash and Countdown 2 Noon® • 35% Discount on a PTM Birthday Party • Personal concierge service for a fast entry into the Museum and VIP entrance into the Theater • Exclusive early access to PTM on select Sundays throughout the year A portion of every Centennial Guild Membership is a meaningful charitable donation in support of PTM’s Museum Access Programs, which provide free admission for families unable to afford to visit the Museum. Centennial Guild Members not only get to enjoy the Museum in a unique way they also Make A Difference!
To join, renew, or learn more about the Centennial Guild, please visit www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
Please Touch Museum will be open from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31, 2014.
Please Touch Playhouse presents “Pinch & Penny” Opens October 11, 2014 Meet Penny, a young girl who just received two silver coins from the Tooth Fairy, two more silver coins for doing chores and two silver coins for her birthday. Suddenly, Penny is rich! What to do with all her money? Should Penny spend it now on something she wants or save for something she really needs. Don’t miss this humorous interactive show that explores financial literacy concepts and find out what Penny decides.
October 24 Play without Boundaries Halloween Event
November 5 Target First Wednesday
December 3 Target First Wednesday
October 25 Monster Mash Members-Only Memorial Hall-O-Ween
November 20 Maisy Appearance
October 31 Little Critter Appearance
November 22 & 23 Hess Mobile Tour
December 7 Final performance of Pinch & Penny Members-only early morning shopping event
Monday-Saturday: 9:15a-4:45p Sunday: 11:15a-4:45p
December 11 Peter Rabbit Appearance
DECEMBER
New Carousel Operating Times
NOVEMBER
OCTOBER
UP NEXT AT PTM?
December 31 Countdown to Noon
8 Dates and times are subject to change. For up-to-date listings visit www.pleasetouchmuseum.org
PTM’S 2014 Annual Membership Calendar OCTOBER
JUNE
Saturday, October 25
Sunday, June 21
Monster Mash- Members-Only HalloweenAll Members
Members-Only Father’s Day Early morning opening
NOVEMBER Thursday, November 20 Maisy Meet and Greet-Premier & Centennial Guild Members Only
DECEMBER Thursday, December 4 - Sunday, December 7 Member’s Shopping Discount Weekend Members receive 30% off in the Kids Shop
JULY Members Back to School discount in the Kids Shop Thursday, July 16 Clifford Meet & Greet–Premier & Centennial Guild Members
AUGUST Members Back to School Discount in the Kids Shop
Wednesday, December 31
SEPTEMBER
Count Down 2 Noon
Sunday, September 13
JANUARY Membership discount in Please Taste Café January Date TBD Members-Only Early Morning Opening
FEBRUARY Theater Preview– “Getting There”-Premier & Centennial Guild Members Only Saturday, February 14 “PTM Loves Its Members” – All members ride the carousel for free
MARCH Saturday, March 21 Member Appreciation Day- Bring 2 additional guests on your membership
APRIL Saturday, April 25 PTM’s Storybook Ball
MAY Sunday, May 10 Mother’s Day Member’s-Only Breakfast
Members-Only Early Morning Opening bring (up to two) Grandparents on Grandparents Day
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Please check back frequently for changes and additions to the calendar! Visit www.pleasetouchmuseum.org