The Franklin Institute

222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103 USA

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Opens Fri 9:30a

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“hands-on exhibits, theaters & live shows”

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is a renowned leader in science and technology learning through hands-on exhibits, theaters, live shows, outreach and awards recognition. In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology.

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Ada Z.

March 15, 2024

I've been to the Franklin Institute a few times as an adolescent, but coming again so many years later definitely reminded me of those fun times. We came in a larger group with several toddlers,... Read more

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Julianne B.

November 29, 2023

I used to go here all the time as a kid but it's been a few years since I've been here. I went Thanksgiving weekend 2023 and it was like a blast from the past. Some of my favorite exhibits were... Read more

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Brenda D.

November 01, 2023

Outrageous that they're charging full admission when there's literally only 2 exhibits opened at the moment (Only the heart and the brain, and a few shows for little kids, but literally everything... Read more

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