# Christmas Celebration at Please Touch Museum

> Event for families in the Philadelphia–Camden–Wilmington area (PA / NJ / DE / MD). Times are Eastern Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5
- Where: Please Touch Museum, 4231 Avenue of the Republic, Philadelphia, PA 19131
- Ages: Young children and families
- Price: Check official pricing
- Organizer: Please Touch Museum
- Official page: https://www.pleasetouchmuseum.org/visit/signature-events/
- Last checked: Fri, Oct 30

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## About

Santa roams the museum and joins a special storytime, and the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute's Jazz Orchestra performs Duke Ellington's take on The Nutcracker, plus more festive activities.

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