Day Trips in Haddonfield NJ

The Academy of Natural Sciences

Between Dinosaur Hall, where kids can dig for buried fossils, and Outside-In where kids can touch live animals, this museum is bound to provide a fun, educational experience.

1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
215.299.1000
www.acnatsci.org

Prices: $10.00 Adult, $8.00 Child ages 3 — 12, $8.25 Senior and military, Children under 3 are free, College students $1 off with valid ID. There is an opportunity for a family membership for $65.00.

Hours: Monday-Friday 10:00am-4:30pm; Saturday, Sunday & Holidays 10:00am-5:00pm; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s Day.

Adventure Aquarium

Does your child love fish, sharks and other marine life? Adventure Aquarium may be the place for her! Here she will find nearly 200,000 square feet of sharks, hippopotamuses, FREE-flying birds, penguins and sea life from around the world to explore.

1 Riverside Drive
Camden, New Jersey 08103
856.474.3474
www.adventureaquarium.com

Prices: Admissions are scheduled every hour beginning at 9:30am. Adult: $16.95, Child (age 2—12): $13.95, Children under 2: FREE, Seniors (65 & up): $13.95.

Hours: Open daily 9:30am-5:00pm.

Air Victory Museum

The Air Victory Museum is home to a number of historic Aircraft, Engines, Uniforms, Vehicles and other memorabilia from the first powered flight on December 17, 1903 to Today.

68 Stacy Haines Road
Lumberton, New Jersey 08048
609.267.4488
www.airvictorymuseum.com

Prices: Adults $4.00, Seniors (62+) $3.00, Children (4-13) $2.00

Hours: Monday – Tuesday, Closed; Wednesday – Friday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Saturday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; Sunday 11:00 am to 4:00 pm (except November – March). The Museum is closed on Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s.

Barclay Farmstead

Built in 1816 by a Quaker farmer, Joseph Thorn, the farmhouse and surrounding 32-acre property offers visitors an opportunity to observe and participate in the agrarian lifestyle that once dominated the South Jersey landscape.

209 Barclay Lane
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08034
856.795.6225
www.cherryhill-nj.com/barclay

Prices: Admission fees are by donation.

Hours: Open to the public on Wednesdays from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. and the first Sunday of each month from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (March – November). We recommend calling before your visit.

Battleship New Jersey

Experience the Battleship New Jersey. America’s most decorated Battleship is now the area’s most exciting museum, open for tours, events and overnight encampments.

62 Battleship Place
Camden, New Jersey 08103
866.877.6262
www.battleshipnewjersey.org

Prices: Adults $21.95, Seniors/Veterans $17.00, Children 5 – 11 $17.00, Children under 5/Active Military/BB62 Vets/WWII Vets are FREE. Parking is available in the Waterfront Garage located on Delaware Avenue.

Hours: Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, New Years Day and Jan. 1 – Feb. 1. Open remainder of year, Check website for details.

Cherry Hill Mall

Kid friendly shopping and dining.

2000 NJ-38
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002
856.662.7440
cherryhillmall.com

Clementon Park & Splash World

A water park, thrill rides and family rides await you at Clementon Park & Splash World.

144 Berlin Road
Clementon, New Jersey 08021
856.783.0263
www.clementonpark.com

Prices: Daily passes and Seasonal Passes available. Check website for details.

Hours: Seasonal, check website for hours.

CoCo Key Water Resort

Located at the Mt. Laurel Marriott, CoCo Key combines the relaxation and enchantment of the islands with the wild excitement of a 55,000-sq. ft. indoor water park. Every day is a bright, sunny 84 degrees at CoCo Key.

915 Route 73
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
877.494.COCO
www.mtlaurelcocokey.com/

Prices: Day passes are $39 Friday through Sunday and $29 Monday through Thursday. Children under 24 months are FREE. Special packages and memberships are available. Free parking.

Hours: The hours of operation vary. Closed most Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please check website for operating hours.

Diggerland

Diggerland is a theme park created out of construction equipment. There are cool rides for kids of all ages including Operational Truucks, Diggers and Backhoes, a Kids Zone, Rock Climbing Wall, Ropes Course and Amusement Rides..

100 Pinedge Drive
West Berlin, New Jersey 08091
856.208.6440
www.diggerlandusa.com

Prices: Online: $29.95, Walk Up: $34.95

Hours: Diggerland is open 10 months out of the year. The Park closes in January and February and re-opens in March based on weather.

Duffield's Farm Market

Greentree & Chapel Hts. Rd.
Sewell, New Jersey 08080
856.589.7090
www.duffieldsfarm.com/

Hours: Monday-Saturday 9am-7pm

Edelman Planetarium at Rowan University

Local school children and residents are welcome to join the Rowan community in reaching for the stars in the University’s planetarium. Here visitors can enjoy a wide variety of shows and special events designed to educate and entertain.

201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, New Jersey 08028
856.256.4389
www.rowan.edu/planetarium

Prices: $5 Adults, $3 Children, $3 Rowan students with ID, $3 Seniors over 60

Hours: Check website for current show scheudule.

Eilandarts Center

Eilandarts Center features a naturally lit gallery space, three dedicated music rooms, and a fully-stocked arts and crafts center including sewing machines, book-binding, and ceramics supplies. Classes are offered year-round to all ages in a wide variety

10 E. Chestnut St.
Merchantville, New Jersey 08109
800.652.4143
www.eilandarts.com

The Fels Planetarium at the Franklin Institute

In 1933, Samuel S. Fels contributed funds so that the Franklin Institute could have a planetarium. The Planetarium’s popularity continues today; it has provided an experience for more than 9 million visitors and school children.

222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
215.448.1200
www2.fi.edu

Prices: Sci-Pass (does not include IMAX ®) is $13.75 for Adults and $11.00 for Children (ages 4-11) and Senior Citizens (ages 62 and up). Sci-Pass with IMAX ® is $18.75 for Adults and $16.00 for Children and Senior Citizens.

Hours: Daily 9:30am-5:00pm, see website for details. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

The Franklin Institute

With 9 permanent exhibits such as The Giant Heart, The Space Command, and The Sports Challenge, children can walk-through a heart, check out equipment used by real astronauts and feel what it would be like to be a star athlete.

222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103
215.448.1200
www.fi.edu

Prices: Sci-Pass (does not include IMAX ®) is $13.75 for Adults and $11.00 for Children (ages 4-11) and Senior Citizens (ages 62 and up). Sci-Pass with IMAX ® is $18.75 for Adults and $16.00 for Children and Senior Citizens.

Hours: Daily 9:30am-5:00pm, The Tuttleman IMAX ® Theater stays open until 9:00pm on Friday and Saturday evenings. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas and New Year’s Day.

The Funplex

The Funplex is a 25 acre outdoor and indoor family entertainment center, open year round, hosting over 500,000 guests annually. What’s unique about The Funplex are attractions the indoor and outdoor attractions.

3320-24 Route 38
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054
877.273.9061
www.funplexmountlaurel.com/

Garden State Discovery Museum

This hands-on museum offers interactive exhibits where children can explore science, get down and dirty making arts and crafts, be the hero of their own story, or bear the honor of wearing the chef’s coat for a day, the GSDM is the place to be! Ther

2040 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003
856.424.1233
www.discoverymuseum.com

Prices: $13.95 for adults and children 12 months and over; $12.95 for seniors. All programs are free with admission unless otherwise noted. Family Membership for $114.00 + tax.

Hours: Open EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm *Extended Saturday Hours October - April 9:30 to 8:30

Age: 0 through 10 years

Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell Center

Take a guided tour of Independence Hall, led by National Park rangers, beginning in the courtroom where lawyers from opposing sides shared tables and law books. Then make your way to the Liberty Bell at the Liberty Bell Center.

525 Market Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
215.965.2305
www.nps.gov/inde

Prices: Tickets are required from March 1 to December 31, except for July 4th and Thanksgiving, for Independence Hall.

Hours: Independence Hall is open daily 9am – 5pm (security gates close at 4:45pm); Liberty Bell Center is open daily 9am – 5pm (security gates close at 4:55pm); Independence Visitors Center is open daily 8:30am – 6pm. Closed on Christmas Day.

Independence Seaport Museum

The Independence Seaport Museum is an anchor attraction on Penn’s Landing, attracting visitors to experience both Philadelphia’s heritage and current waterfront. The Museum educates through interactive programs in its boat shop.

Penn’s Landing on the Delaware River
211 S. Columbus Boulevard
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19106
215.413.8655
www.phillyseaport.org

Prices: $13.50 Adults, $10 Seniors (65 & over), $10 Children/College Students/Military.

Hours: Open daily 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. The Museum is closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Indian King Tavern Museum

233 Kings Highway East
Haddonfield, New Jersey 08033
www.levins.com/tavern.html

Johnson's Corner Farm

Johnson's Farm has everything for your family! Come have the kids play in the Animal Barnyard, Discovery Barnyard or go on a hayride to pick a wide variety of fresh fruit and vegetables.

133 Church Road
Medford, New Jersey 08055
856.654.8643
www.johnsonsfarm.com

Hours: 8am to 7pm daily

Age: All ages

Katz JCC

1301 Springdale Road
Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08003
856.424.4444
www.katzjcc.org

The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts

Kimmel Center Inc.’s mission is to operate a world-class performing arts center that engages and serves a broad audience from throughout the Greater Philadelphia region.

300 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102
215.790.5800
www.kimmelcenter.org

Age: All Ages

L.L.Bean

LLBean has all different outdoor classes for kids! There is kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, archery and More!

500 Route 73
Marton, New Jersey 08053
856.552.9883
www.llbean.com

Lindenwold Park

Outdoor park open to the public offering free family-friendly events.

1000 United States Ave.
Lindenwold, New Jersey 08021
866.226.3362
www.camdencounty.com

Once Upon A Canvas

At Once Upon A Canvas, Riverton's only Sip & Paint Art Studio a talented art instructor offers three-hour paint and sip sessions for private events, kids parties, and public classes at a reasonable rate.

531 Broad Street
Riverton, New Jersey 08077
856.303.8000
www.onceuponacanvas.net

Paws Discovery Farm

Our goal is to promote a special relationship between people, their local history and environment with an emphasis on reaching out to children. We offer classes and story hours, animal programs and birthday parties.

1105 Hainesport Mt Laurel Road
Mount Laurel, New Jersey 08054
856.778.8795
www.pawsdiscoveryfarm.com/

Philadelphia Zoo

For the zoo lover in all of us, the Philadelphia Zoo offers more than 1500 rare and exotic animals from around the world on 42 acres of picturesque Victorian gardens and historical architecture.

3400 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104
215.243.1100
www.philadelphiazoo.org

Prices: (In-Season, April — Oct) Adult: $16.95, Child (age 2—11): $13.95, Child (under 2): FREE

Hours: March—November: 10:00 am—5:00 pm daily. December—February: 10:00 am—4:00 pm daily.

Please Touch Museum

The name says it all! A place where children are encouraged to touch, learn and play — what a great place! There are nine exhibits ranging from City Capers to interactive water play in the River Adventures exhibit.

Memorial Hall, Fairmount Park
4231 Avenue of the Republic
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19131
215.581.3181
www.pleasetouchmuseum.org

Prices: Children under the age of one: FREE, Children & Adults: $15 per person. Members are Free. Please call 215.581-3168 or 215.581-3170 for reservations and discount group rates.

Hours: General hours: Monday through Saturday 9 am-5pm, Sunday 11 am — 5pm, Closed New Year’s, Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

Red Bank Battlefield Park

In 1748, Quakers Ann and James Whitall established a 400-acre plantation at Red Bank along the Delaware River.

100 Hessian Avenue
National Park, New Jersey 08063
856.853.5120
www.co.gloucester.nj.us/depts/p/parks/parkgolf/redbank/

Prices: FREE

Hours: Red Bank Battlefield Park is open year round sunrise to sunset, except Christmas Day and New Year's Day

Age: ALL

Sky High Moon Bounce

Moon Bounce Rentals

Willingboro, New Jersey 08046
856.492.1411
www.skyhighmoonbounce.com

Prices: $250

Hours: 5Hrs

Age: 3-18

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse

Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse offers a free, safe place to play for children 10 and under. There is a 6 1/2 acre Playground with a Giant Wooden Slide and over 50 age-appropriate pieces of play equipment and a 24,000 square foot Playhouse.

East Fairmount Park
Kelly Drive by 33rd and Oxford Streets
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19121
215.765.4325
www.smithkidsplayplace.org

Prices: FREE

Hours: Smith is closed to the public on Mondays, as well as New Year’s Eve Day, New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following day, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day. See website for daily hours.

Storybook Land

For over 60 years, Storybook Land has been keeping the spirit of childhood alive in an entertaining and educational atmosphere. We invite you to relive your childhood while introducing the innocent themes of wonderment to an entire new generation.

6415 Black Horse Pike (Routes 40 / 322)
Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey 08234
609.641.7847
storybookland.com

Prices: Adults and Children 2-64: $24.95 plus tax

Hours: Saturdays & Sundays 2:00pm - 9:00pm

Age: ALL

TILT Studio

Tilt Studio is a family-friendly entertainment and event center featuring video games and various attractions with multiple locations across the US. Find your FUN today!

1580 Voorhees Town Center
Voorhees, New Jersey 08043
856.782.6572
tiltstudio.com/voorhees-nj/

The Wagner Free Institute of Science of Philadelphia

Discover the Wagner Free Institute of Science where little has changed but the century! Established in the mid-nineteenth century to provide free science education for the people of Philadelphia.

1700 West Montgomery Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19121
215.763.6529
www.wagnerfreeinstitute.org/

Prices: Free of Charge, with a Suggested Donation of $10 for Adults and $5 for Children; Guided tours $15 for Adults, $5 for Children

Hours: Tuesday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM

Age: All Ages

Washington Lake Park

Washington Lake Park, covering 330 acres, is the largest municipal park in New Jersey.

626 Hurffville Cross-Keys Road
Sewell, New Jersey 08080
856.589.6427
www.twp.washington.nj.us/329/Washington-Lake-Park

Prices: FREE

Hours: Hours: Open 7 days per week 7 am - 10 pm Winter Hours: 7 am - 8 pm

Age: ALL