Kids

With 30 fun activities to try, from stone skimming and pond dipping to making feather quill pens and boats from nutshells, there is fun for the whole family in exploring the natural world around us! Can you identify a tree from its seed? How is a frog...

Your child will treasure their very own nature scrapbook – packed with fascinating facts and exciting activities that keep them curious about the natural world around us! In this special book they will doodle, draw and color in leaves,...

A 1000 piece jigsaw for nature lovers! Piece together a living, breathing world of trees and fill the gaps in your knowledge as you go with a comprehensive poster guide. Text by tree expert Jonathan Drori CBE, the author of the bestselling book Around...

Encourage hours of open-ended and imaginative play with this 36 piece set of Branch Blocks! The organic shapes and texture of the natural bark sides are nourishing to a child's sense of touch while the organic shapes encourage unscripted play patterns...

Make room for your own creativity and stretch your imagination! This fabulous portable set is the perfect toy for travel, allowing children mess-free creativity that can be redone and changed at any time.  Age 6+ 59 pieces in a metal box Box:...

The perfect first building set for your child! The elemental cubic form of these blocks inspires children to build simple walls, foundations, fences, stalls as well as houses, towers, and castles. The basic shape is also very useful for making tables and...

Gather the kids for some quality family time! Work together to reveal a beautifully illustrated local neighborhood enjoying a beautiful day filled with laughter, caring, rainbows, balloons and more!  Ages 8 to 99  1000 pieces  ...

Your child will have loads of creative fun exploring a world where cork stoppers have eyes, a nose, and a mouth! Where pencils may have legs and pebbles can wear hats! Simple objects can be transformed into animals, people, buildings, and vehicles. This...

A pack of scratch cards that invites children to discover the style of Gustav Klimt, the great master of Art Nouveau. Using the wooden stylus, children scratch the surface of the cards, revealing the motifs imagined by the illustrator. Thus, the...

Discover a whole new world of dragons in this beautifully illustrated book on the scaliest of magical creatures. From every detail of their wings to the history of their treasure, you'll learn about famous dragons from around the world. The latest...

A pack of scratch cards that invites children to discover the style of Vincent Van Gogh, the great master of pre-fauvism. Using the wooden stylus, children scratch the surface of the cards, revealing the motifs imagined by the illustrator. Thus, the...

The brightest star, the sun & its satellite, the moon, in charming spinning top form! Snap your fingers to get them started and soon they will turn over to spin on their stems. Folk art inspired illustrations by Queralt Armengol.  Ages 3 and...

Leaning on the role of nature in our everyday lives, we love Studio Roof's take on natural imagination. The worry-free Springtime Surprise Bouquet is a perfect pair for any of our Philly Made ceramics.  3D object to build, comes flatpacked Made of...

The Rainbow Sand Blocks are an exploratory adventure in color, light and sound! Leaning on inspiration from modern art, these primary colored hardwood blocks are as beautiful as they are playful.  Smooth hardwood frames with primary-colored...

The ingenious constructions of Leonardo da Vinci: with these simple sticks one can create a dome and a bridge, which stand without glue or a cord and without a nail or a screw! Admittedly, one needs a steady hand and some finesse to set it up. Combine...

Celebrates the myriad ways for kids to be smart—being empathic, artistic, athletic, and inquisitive.  A tender, funny, and exquisitely illustrated picture book celebrating all the unique and wonderful qualities that make children who they are. With...

A beautiful tale celebrating the invisible, protective, omnipresent love love between parents and children. From this award-winning creative duo comes a stunning celebration of the joy and comfort that love can bring—wherever we roam in the big, wild...

A green cloud and a white tree? Who is responsible for illustrating this book? True Colors begins innocently with two friends, their dog, and their kite, but each time the story gets started, more colors seem to go awry. The narrator implores the reader...

A beautiful fable about the nature of love, from beloved, award-winning picture book creators Mac Barnett and Carson Ellis. "What is love?" a young boy asks. "I can't answer that," his grandmother says, and so the boy goes out into the world to find out...

A collage activity that invites children to discover the style of Andy Warhol, the great master of Pop Art. Little by little, the stickers are added and layered to compose a fun, colorful portrait gallery where the models are personified animals! Ages...

A watercolor activity that invites children to discover the style of Paul Klee, the great Bauhaus master. Little by little, the paintings are colored using grease pencils and then diluted with a brush. The desert and its inhabitants come to life! Ages...

A coloring and transfer activity that invites children to discover the style of Roy Lichtenstein, the great master of Pop Art. Little by little, the designs are colored with the help of felt-tip pens. Then the sheets of rub-on transfers allow young...

A collage activity that invites children to discover the style of Pablo Picasso, the great master of cubism. Little by little, the pieces of printed cardboard are assembled and superimposed to create 4 de-constructed portraits that play with perspective...

A collage activity that invites children to discover the style of Giuseppe Arcimboldo, the great master of mannerism. Little by little, the stickers are added and layered to compose 4 depictions of funny characters!  Ages 5 and up Designed by...

See the world through Faith Ringgold’s eyes and be inspired to produce your own masterpieces. Have you ever wondered exactly what your favorite artists were looking at to make them draw, sculpt, or paint the way they did? In this charming illustrated...

Patterns are everywhere! How many can you find? This gorgeously illustrated book from Joyce Hesselberth, the creator of the acclaimed Mapping Sam, expertly introduces readers to basic patterns in nature, music, sports, art, language, and math. Pitter...

With compelling visual sophistication and infographics about all aspects of sight, this volume joins Sound: Shhh . Bang . Pop . Boom!  as far more than just a groundbreaking introduction to our vivid,  sensory world! At once an immediately...

These charmingly packaged watercolor pencils are a mess free alternative to paint!  Perfect for rainy days, art projects, travelling, or general day to day coloring & creativity. For bold & bright color's, dip the pencil into water before...

Human rights belong to every single one of us, but they are often under threat. Developed in collaboration with Amnesty  International, Rise Up! encourages young people to engage in peaceful protest and stand up for freedom. Photographs of protest...

In this 1978 Caldecott Honor Book, award-winning author and illustrator David Macaulay explores the history and construction of castles in a richly illustrated resource for curious young readers. The word itself conjures up mystery, romance, intrigue,...

Many people would love to learn to draw for pleasure, but don't know where to start. Being faced with a blank page can be daunting - even for a professional artist. In Sketchbook Challenge, illustrator Molly Egan shares prompts and ideas to get you...

Have You Ever Seen a Flower? is an enchanting picture book exploring the relationship between childhood and nature. In this simple yet profound story, one child experiences a flower with all five senses—from its color to its fragrance to the entire...

Selected by our Education Department as one of their favorite toys for museum programming, the large Rainbow is really versatile: small children stack, sort and build and as the children get older they will use it as a cradle for dolls, as fence for...

A printmaking graduate from the Ontario College of Art and Design, Michelle Galletta started Kiriki Press after she wanted to make her niece an embroidered doll but couldn't find a pattern anywhere. These charming walnut ornaments have...

Prefect for a Philadelphia college student, a Philly souvenir, anyone who loves the city of Brotherly (and Sisterly!) Love!   Strong enough to last on a car, water bottle, bike, helmet, or anything else you'd like to customize! Inspired by the...

Aaron Slater loves listening to stories and dreams of one day writing them himself. But when it comes to reading, the letters just look like squiggles to him, and it soon becomes clear he struggles more than his peers. When his teacher asks each child in...

Fabio Novembre re-interprets the icon created by Anna Castelli Ferrieri: Componibili’s classic round hole has been reinterpreted into a winking eye, a nod to the emojis of today. The timeless classic acquires a playful new interpretation that fits...

Compiled by Magnum photographer Susan Meiselas, Eyes Open is a sourcebook of photography ideas for kids—to engage with the world through the camera. Twenty-three enticing projects help inspire a process of discovery and new ways of telling stories and...

This multi-lens camera is a working digital camera made with walnut and cloud cypress wood, and a wooden panel in the front.  It comes with 2 special lenses: wide-angle and fish-eye for the freedom of creating special effect photos...

You’re knot going to be able to resist our new Dr. Salty Van. Trust us, we’re all twisted up over this one. Our Dr. Salty Van wouldn’t be right without a golden brown, salted pretzel topper. Mustard/Cheese not included. Solid Beech Wood, water-based...

A fantastic set of lovely marbles, a miniature wooden archboard, and instructions for lots of fun games. Learn to play the traditional way. This is a great selection of marbles with an arch board to shoot your marbles through. Great target practice! ...

Jacob's Ladder, known all over the world, was a favorite toy of the children during Colonial times. The mysterious movement of this puzzling toy continues to amaze gererations of American children. With illusions, tricks and animal imitations, it is a...

Sure to delight all ages, a striking, contemporary, colorful collection, whose dynamic shapes come to life as they waft through the air. Pre-assembled Bracket not included Wooden mobile measures W: 10.6" x H: 13.5"

These are the perfect little pads for making flip animations, cartooning, making mini-storybooks, or for sketching, and they come in a set of three. Learn how hand-drawn animation works, or practice your skills. Sketch out your ideas and try new things...

This charming picture book builds bridges between You and Me and Everybody Else. Everybody feels the same, sometimes. Our wishes, dreams, thoughts, and feelings are personal to us but all experienced by others. Guided by a friendly page-hopping cat, You...

An adventure in color and light! Challenge your child to create structures by extending traditional block play. Smooth hardwood frames with inset, colorful, transparent acrylic windows are also ideal for color exploration and light table activities...

Charles and Ray Eames designed House of Cards in the 1950s. These picture card decks have become universal favorites, and are even represented in the Museum of Modern Art collection. Each card shows a different object, all of which Charles and Ray refer...

A cute 3 inches long. Reminisce about the times when hailing a ride and elbowing out a stranger was required to get around NYC. Materials: Solid Beech Wood, water-based paint and clear urethane coat.  ABS plastic rims, with plastic tires Safety...

Children are well-versed in the jobs of firemen and racecar drivers; What Do Grown-Ups Do All Day? inspires children to aspire. Children often think about what they will be when they grow up; beyond the traditional options of fireman or astronaut, What...

If you love gorgeous vistas, cascading waterfalls, and peaks that make your jaw drop, then the Yosemite RV is perfect for you. This Yosemite RV, truly embodies the old school adventurer spirit of Yosemite. Looks great as a decorative design object, but...

Let your imagination go wild. This car is great for chases and races. You will feel the need for speed with this sleek red automobile. A design object and a toy, you get to decide if you keep it mint, or use it as a getaway car. Made of wood, this little...

We love this wooden police car - a cute 3 inches long. Will you use it as a design object, or a toy, or both? A tiny sheriff to keep an eye on your tiny town. Material: Solid Beech Wood, water-based paint and clear urethane coat.  ABS plastic...

Bring the beauty and movement of nature indoors with this charming mobile designed by Katsumi Komogata and brought to life by Christel Sadde. An enchanting  and colorful edition to any room in your house! Designed by Katsumi Komogata 31.5" x...

The influential art of Josef Albers is used to teach shapes in this stylish read-aloud board book, which takes children through Albers'  range of geometrics, one artwork per page, beginning with squares and returning to them as a familiar refrain...

When artist Olafur Eliasson and engineer Frederik Ottesen learned that 1.1 billion people worldwide live without electricity, they teamed up and created the Little Sun Solar Lamp to help impoverished communities across the world gain access to light...

Looking for a baby gift for your littlest Jawn? Our unique baby spoon commemorates baby's hometown. Each original spoon is hand fabricated and engraved by hand, and then molded and hand cast in lead free pewter. Each spoon arrives in a gift box with a...

A beautifully illustrated novel about a mouse, her friendship with Audubon’s apprentice, and her search for home Beneath the crackled and faded painting of a horse, underneath the worn and dusty floorboards of the dining room, lives Celeste, a mouse who...

A collection of stories from nations and cultures across our two continents—the Sea-Ringed  World, as the Aztecs called it—from the Andes all the way up to Alaska.  Fifteen thousand years before Europeans stepped foot in the Americas, people...

Shine your kind heart into the world!Kindness takes time to blossom, just like a tree takes time to grow from a small seed. This colorful deck shares different ways kids can practice being kind to themselves, their families, their communities, and the...

Milo is on a long subway ride with his older sister. To pass the time, he studies the faces around him and makes pictures of their lives. There’s the whiskered man with the crossword  puzzle; Milo imagines him playing solitaire in a cluttered...

Celebrate diversity and self-expression with modeling clay that allows you to create any skin tone by blending and molding! Playing with clay is a calming, tactile activity that develops sensory development, fine motor skills, and color recognition. ...

These unique, giant triangle-shaped beeswax crayons make celebrating diversity easier for small children! Your child can create any skin tone by blending and drawing using these 6 blendable skin-toned colors, and 9 vibrant colors, that will pop off the...

Water is the first medicine.It affects and connects us all.Water is sacred.My people talk of a black snake that will destroy the land, Spoil the water, wreck everything in its path.They foretold that it wouldn’t come for many, many years.Now the...

This mesmerizing acrylic cube set contains 20 cubes in 10 different colors!  A great tool for teaching children about color theory. Suitable for use with light panels. These vibrant cubes can also be used for mathematic and scientific...

There's a rainbow of ways to think about colors. Colors pop and shine.  Cool colors make us shiver, while warm colors heat us up. They can even express our moods, from feeling blue to being tickled pink. What Can Colors Do? introduces children to...

This enchanting red dragon with his flaming breath is sure to play a starring role in your child's magical medieval reenactments!  Ages 3 and up 4.7" x 2.2" x 4.1" Handpainted Designed in France

This fantastic two-headed, fire-breathing dragon will play the villain in every child's Knight Tale! These wonderful Papo figurine's help bring fantasy play to life. Ages 3 and up 7.5" x 7.5" x 4.4" Handpainted Designed in France

King Arthur defended Britain against the Saxon invaders in the late 5th and early 6th centuries. Now your child can reenact this legendary British leader's greatest battles with this wonderfully detailed Papo figurine! Ages 3 and up  ...

This heavily armored knight brandishes a crossbow and bravely prepares to defend his kingdom! Part of the World Series of Knights by Papo.  Ages 3 and up Approximately 3.5" Handpainted Designed in France

A charmingly illustrated and inspiring book, Women in Art  highlights the achievements and stories of 50 notable women in the  arts. The artists range from well-known figures like painters Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keefe, to lesser-known...

This charming “first-time” construction kit enables young children to build without the need for glue or tape! Made from stiff paper with beautiful, detailed illustrations. Ages 4 and up Includes cut-outs of a castle, a dragon, a...

Complete, paint or even draw with stickers in this unique & creative activity book! Your child will use the 50 different activity pages and 10 pages of textured stickers to let their imagination run wild! Sure to keep your child busy for hours. Made...

In the rural community of Gee’s Bend, African American women have been making quilts for generations. They use scraps of old overalls, aprons, and bleached cornmeal sacks—anything they can find. Their traditions have been passed down through...

Every creative artist needs to have brushes as part of their tool set for their artistic endeavors. The Lil' Paint Brush Set makes a great all-in-one set with 7 paintbrushes of different sizes and styles including small flat, small angle, extra...

How many women artists can you name? From  Frida Kahlo and Georgia O’Keeffe, to Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and  Xenobia Bailey, this lushly illustrated alphabet picture book presents  both famous and underrepresented women in the fine arts...

Go the distance with this t-shirt that celebrates Philly's most famous underdog and immortalizes the museum steps he trained on! Designed by local artist Lisa Roberts.   Please allow for slight print variations as this is a hand screen-printed...

Team Spirit -- proudly wear our iconic griffin logo t-shirt to any event.  Pulled from a stamped book in the Museum’s library the Griffin was introduced in 1938,  marking the moment the museum officially became the Philadelphia Museum of Art...

Bring Japanese flowers to life when sketching with and sharpening these pencils made in Japan. The Hana Flower pencils were designed by Trinus as a beautiful, eco-friendly alternative to traditional coloring pencils. Their shavings are as lovely as...

The Lilli Loom is an ideal size for on-the-go tapestry projects and more! Made of solid hardwood maple with sturdy no-slip plastic teeth, you can wind the warp for either 6 or 12 ends per inch. The 10″ x 15″ is an ideal size for learning to weave, making...

Practicing yoga poses is the perfect learning activity for kids and helps to develop important life skills like making choices, improvising, breathing, complimenting others, patience, and using yoga to stay in the moment. Here's a great way to make a...

Puzzle your way through eeBoo’s Viva La Vida 1000 Piece Puzzle, an homage to the resilient Mexican surrealist artist Frida Kahlo. This colorful and inspirational 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle is a great activity for the whole family to enjoy. Her back was...

Honeysticks chubby-shaped beeswax crayons are handmade with 100% pure New Zealand beeswax and food-grade pigments. These short stubby natural crayons are perfect for little hands to grasp and get creative with! Ages 1 and up 2.2" long x .8" thick ...

My First Chess Game from French toymaker, Vilac is a beautiful toy that will introduce chess to your kids. Made of wood and painted as different animals in stylish, clear colors. Perfect for those who want to learn the game for the first time, but...

This wonderful set of skin tone crayons are made to reflect our world and honor the beautiful diversity that exists in it! When a child celebrates their own skin color and the skin colors around them, they develop confidence and empathy for the world...

The night sky makes for a beautiful family puzzle! Locate all 12 signs and constellations in this cosmic Zodiac puzzle. Zodiac names, constellations, and symbols glow in the dark. The challenge of a 1000 piece puzzle, but square! With no top or bottom,...

A fun and creative origami kit from French toymaker, Djeco is a great way to introduce your child to the world of origami!  A set includes 24 pages printed with face motifs, step by step folding instructions, and colorful stickers to...

The Modern Artists II set includes artistic representations of Mark Rothko, Kusama, Georgia O'Keefe, and Jackson Pollock. Hand-chiseled from Urapán wood on an electric lathe, these classic wooden peg dolls are finished with USA-made non-toxic...

A charming tiny city made of blocks from Suzy Ultman, an illustrator and designer known for her playful and imaginative approach! This set of 20 pastel wooden blocks is stored inside a friendly-looking, sturdy box house. Another delightful French find...

Attention nature-lovers! Inspire "family time" out in nature with this beautifully hand-crafted American Robin bird call! Discovered while on a buying trip abroad, this wonderful instrument allows your family to learn to recognize birds by their...

This Faber Castell Paint By Number kit allows you to recreate the painting  Water Lilies by Claude Monet. The non-toxic acrylic paints that are included provide vibrant, full-color saturation. The illustrated instructions and online tutorials teach...

This Faber Castell Paint By Number kit allows you to recreate the painting Irises by Vincent van Gogh. The non-toxic acrylic paints that are included provide vibrant, full-color saturation. The illustrated instructions and online tutorials teach young...

Spin a top and create a piece of art! Spread out a large sheet of paper for this wooden spinning top that draws. Roll pencil quickly between your hands, then watch as the pencil twists, turns, and spins creating a spiral pattern on the page. A...

The ideal children's colored pencil! Premium quality EcoPencils made from re-forested wood are highly pigmented for a richer color lay down. Colors are vibrant and blend easily. The ergonomic triangular shape with patented Soft-Grip zone ensures an easy,...

This beautiful, lovingly hand-crafted Tawny Owl wooden bird call is clever, unique, and makes the perfect educational toy for both nature-loving children and adults! Discovered while on a buying trip abroad, this wonderful instrument allows your family...

This beautiful, lovingly hand-crafted Black-Capped Chickadee wooden bird call is clever, unique, and makes the perfect educational toy for both nature-loving children and adults! Discovered while on a buying trip abroad, this wonderful instrument allows...

This beautiful, lovingly hand-crafted Mallard Duck wooden bird call is clever, unique, and makes the perfect educational toy for both nature-loving children and adults! Discovered while on a buying trip abroad, this wonderful instrument allows your...

This owlet needs a sweater! Can your child help? Cross stitching is a super fun craft activity for kids. Help make sweaters & outfits for animal friends with your cross stitching skills. This wonderful craft kit comes with 100% wool yarn in two...

Award-winning authors and artists Romana Romanyshyn and Andriy Lesiv achieve a remarkable fusion of the scientific exploration of the  phenomenon of sound with a philosophic reflection on its nature that will appeal to inquisitive children looking...

With dragon numbers in rapid decline, time is running out to ensure the  survival of the species. Curatoria Draconis, also known as the Dragon Protector, is on a mission to find the rarest dragon on Earth: the Chinese Celestial Dragon. Aboard the...

Attention nature-lovers! Inspire "family time" out in nature with this beautifully presented collection of 6 different hand-crafted American bird calls! Discovered while on a buying trip abroad, this special set allows your family to learn to...