Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day

Saturday, February 23, 2019 - 10:00am to 3:00pm

• Families
• Members
• Public

The Franklin Institute joins the initiative to engage girls in all aspects of manufacturing and design and inspire them to consider careers in engineering with a day full of hands-on activities exploring the various branches—including mechanical, electrical, chemical, and more. 

Visitors on this day will also have the opportunity to meet local female engineers and understand the significant role they have in shaping our future. 

Community Night

Monday, February 25, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

• Families
• Free
• Evening
• Public

All are welcome to visit The Franklin Institute for free on Community Nights! We invite you to join us at this monthly event that features our famous permanent exhibits, hands-on activities, and live science shows. Each month we highlight local partner organizations that provide science activities or resources. 

PACTS 2019 Black History Month Trivia Challenge

Monday, February 25, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

• Adults
• Families
• Educators
• Evening
• Members
• Public
• Free

The Black History Month Trivia Challenge is a fundraiser dedicated to celebrating contributions from members of the African Diaspora to the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

In collaboration with The Franklin Institute, the Alumni Association for the museum's youth leadership program, Partnerships for Achieving  Careers and Technology and Science (PACTS), will host the 1st Annual Black History Challenge to raise funds for youth programming, initiatives, and scholarship. 

Science After Hours: Love & Lust

Tuesday, February 26, 2019 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm

• Adults
• Evening
• Members
• Public

Take a deeper dive into the salacious science of attraction this February. What draws us to one person and not another? What accounts for the crazy roller coaster of feelings associated with romance? Interactive science, hands-on activities, and guided presentations will aim to answer your most provocative questions and bring you one-step closer to understanding the key factors that lead to everlasting love. Explore the chemistry, physics, and mathematics of love and lust during this lovely February edition of Science After Hours.