Science After Hours: Spirits
October 31, 2017
It’s Halloween at The Franklin Institute! Come in costume and encounter spine-tingling science and hair-raising experiments at an evening that will distill the science of your favorite drinks and the myths of Halloween haunts and horrors.
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.
Step-by-Step Directions
Daily Schedule
Plan your day at The Franklin Institute with our Daily Programs & Shows Schedule. This schedule will show you things to do and see during your visit including live shows, dissections, 3D printing, simulators, movies, & more.
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Members enjoy free admission, discounted exhibition tickets and more.
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!
How to Experience Terracotta Warriors AR
Learn how you can use the free Terracotta Warriors AR app to experience augmented reality at The Franklin Institute and around the world!
Understanding the Weather
From hurricanes to blizzards, learn more about meteorology and the forces that shape the world's weather with The Franklin Institute's Weather Portal.
Visit the Observatory
6:56 am
6:44 pm
4:01 pm
1:28 am
Waxing Gibbous
Buy Member Tickets
Avoid long ticketing lines by securing discounted and free tickets in advance. There are no service fees for members! Check in is a breeze when you have your tickets printed, displayed on your smartphone, or waiting for you at will-call.
Purchase tickets or call a membership representative (available daily 9:00 am – 5:00 pm) at 215.448.1200, Option 2.
Explore the History of Benjamin Franklin at the Museum
Dive deeper into Benjamin Franklin’s life and science through the museum’s collection of his artistic depictions, original scientific instruments, and more.
The Giant Heart
Our giant walkthrough heart has inspired Philadelphians young and old for more than sixty years.
Experience the thrill of adventure with Escape Rooms
Experience the thrill of escape and the excitement of adventure in the all-new Escape Rooms at The Franklin Institute. Using the most advanced cutting-edge technology and awe-inspiring immersive design, Escape Rooms at The Franklin Institute will transport guests to one of two fantastical worlds where a series of clues, codes, puzzles, and tasks lead teams to achieve an ultimate goal before time runs out!
Find Your Way Around the Museum
Navigate the museum with an interactive map that gives you step-by-step directions to each exhibit and museum feature, such as restrooms, theaters, and special attractions. Download Our App to Get the Interactive Map
You May Delay, But Time Will Not—Neither Will The Parking Lot
Be sure to get here early to park. Our parking garage is located at 271 N 21st Street Philadelphia, PA 19103. Parking spots will fill up quickly.
Discover The Cosmos
Learn more about science of space with our astronomy resources page.
