Martin Luther King Day at The Franklin Institute

Monday, January 21, 2019 - 9:30am to 5:00pm

The Franklin Institute

• Families
• Free
• Members
• Public

Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at The Franklin Institute by helping us collect much-needed school supplies for students and teachers across the School District of Philadelphia. Guests are encouraged to bring donations of new, unopened school supplies.  

Suggested items in need from the School District of Philadelphia

Science After Hours: Winter Is Coming

Tuesday, January 22, 2019 - 7:00pm to 10:00pm

• Adults
• Evening
• Members
• Public

What would you do for the throne? Brace yourself for the fiercest fantasy adventure yet as you step back in time to experience the medieval period in an evening unlike any other. Witness the ultimate scientific battle for the throne. Meet the earthly inspirations behind the dragons of the silver screen. Test for poisons, and study the properties of blood. Learn how to plan a wedding that doesn’t end in a disaster. Listen to the traditional Balkan sounds of the West Philadelphia Orchestra. Plus, themed trivia, specialty cocktails, and live photo ops throughout the night.  

Plastics Chemistry Fair

Saturday, January 26, 2019 - 11:00am to 4:00pm

The Franklin Institute

• Families
• Free
• Members
• Public

Thick and shatterproof. Slippery and translucent. Explore one of the most versatile materials on Earth!  The Franklin Institute hosts the Society of Petroleum Engineers and “Dr. T” the plastics expert, for an exciting day of exploration, focused on plastic polymers and the chemical makeup of one of the world’s most commonly used materials. 

Why are pill bottles orange? 
What makes a bouncy ball bounce? 
Are plastics the next craze in high fashion? 

Community Night: January 28

Monday, January 28, 2019 - 5:00pm to 8:00pm

• Families
• Free
• Evening
• Members
• Public

We invite you to visit The Franklin Institute for free on Community Nights! Everyone is welcome 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.