Philly Loves Bowie Week Edition of Night Skies
Join us as we kick off the 2017 season of The Franklin Institutes monthly evening of Stargazing with a tribute to the man who fell to Earth, David Bowie. In addition to our normal programming, activities will draw inspiration from Bowie’s works as well as explore where the Starman does have a place amongst the stars. Guests will also get to make a commemorative Night Skies Bowie Pin to remember the night. Buy Tickets
Hours
General Museum Hours:
9:30am – 5:00pm
Special Exhibit Hours:
Robot Revolution
Daytime Hours (General Museum Admission Included)
9:30 am-5:00pm*
*Last admission Sunday – Wednesday at 3:30pm
Evening Hours (General Museum Admission is not included)
5:00pm – 9:00pm*
*Last admission at 7:00pm.
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Daytime Hours (General Museum Admission Included)
9:30 am-5:00pm
Evening Hours (General Museum Admission is not included)
5:00pm – 8:00pm*
*Last admission at 7:00pm.
Science Museum Pricing
Adult:
$19.95
Child (3-11):
$15.95
Members:
FREE
Adult:
$14.95
Child (3-11):
$14.95
Members:
FREE
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Parking
On-Site parking is limited.
271 North 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Directions
The Franklin Institute is located in Center City Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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Avoid the Line
Bypass the Box Office! Tickets for special exhibits are limited and sold on a timed basis. Advance purchase using the electronic ticket option is strongly recommended so you can guarantee a date and time you prefer as we will SELL OUT. Buy tickets online, by phone at 215.448.1200, or with our app.
Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
If you don’t see Rogue One: A Star Wars Story here, you aren’t getting the full picture. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story will be playing at the Tuttleman IMAX® Dome Theater on IMAX® 70mm film! We are one of 13 theaters worldwide that will be showing the movie in 70mm IMAX® film format. Buy Tickets Now
Jurassic World: The Exhibition
Get closer to dinosaurs than ever before in Jurassic World: The Exhibition! Based on one of the biggest blockbusters in cinema history, the exhibition immerses audiences of all ages in scenes inspired by the beloved film. Now, the park that was only a promise comes to life right before your eyes. Buy Tickets
Explore Virtual Reality at the Museum
Experience immersive virtual reality by encountering a blue whale, touring the human body, and much more using Oculus Rift and HTC Vive at the museum.
2017 Science After Hours Themes
Our 21+ Science After Hours series is returning for 2017 with eleven amazing events starting with return of the Science Speakeasy on January 24. Other highlights on the calendar include our Mardi Gras party on February 28, The Franklin Institute Prom on April 21 and the return of Wizard School on September 26. View the Full List of Themes
Download The Franklin Institute’s New Mobile App
The Franklin Institute’s very own app is available to download for your iPhone or Android™ device!
Unroll Your Sleeping Bag And Roll-In The Fun
Pack your sleeping bags and prepare for an evening jam-packed with live science shows, hands-on workshops, stargazing in our rooftop observatory, and time to explore all eleven permanent exhibits. Explore Your Adventure
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Robot Revolution
Interact with a cutting-edge collection of robots from around the world in Robot Revolution, supported by Google.org with additional major support from The Boeing Company. Buy Tickets
