Join us on Friday the 13th for a night of surprises, tricks, treats, and delights as the museum transforms into your playground for exploration and intrigue.
Every weekend through October!
It's the spookiest time of the year, and Franklin Fright is back for its third season of family-friendly Halloween fun.
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Members of The Franklin Institute enjoy exclusive access to exhibitions, programs, and events all year round!
A new podcast from The Franklin Institute
Dive deeper than ever before with Derrick Pitts, The Franklin Institute’s popular Chief Astronomer.
Membership pays for itself in just 2 visits and we’ve got reasons for you to visit again and again!
PLUS: with this limited-time offer, you’ll enjoy 2 extra months FREE! Use promo code MBSCT23 between now and October 27, 2023, and enjoy benefits through December 31, 2024! Offer valid online only through 10/27/23. Cannot combine with any other offer.
2023 Solar Eclipse Gathering
12-3 pm | Eclipse Occurs 12-2:30pm
Join Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts, who will guide guests through the Annular Solar Eclipse with live feeds from points of totality! Our science presenters will discuss eclipse mechanics, while DJ Ben Arsenal hosts an eclipse-themed dance party.
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Don't Miss The Franklin Institute's newest podcast, The Curious Cosmos with Derrick Pitts!
Are you curious about the stars? Dive deeper than ever before with Derrick Pitts, The Franklin Institute’s popular Chief Astronomer, as he takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of space.
The Franklin Institute is open Monday-Sunday from 9:30 am to 5 pm.
Closed November 23, December 24-25, and January 1, 2024.
Our Daily Programs & Shows Schedule lists things to do and see during your visit, including Live Science Shows and Planetarium show times.
Adult: $25
Child (3-11): $21
Members: FREE
Onsite parking is limited, and $20 per vehicle.
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Parking Garage Address for GPS:
271 North 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
The Franklin Institute is located in Center City Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Get information about wheelchair-accessible entrances and seating, parking, restroom facilities, ASL interpreters, sensory-friendly programming, and more to plan a great visit.
It’s a dark and stormy night. Boom! You hear a loud crash. You see a flash of movement. The fear sets in. Your brain has jumped into alert mode. Fear is an essential function of the brain. Throughout human evolutionary history, fear has kept us alive. How does it work? The Franklin Institute's Chief Bioscientist, Dr. Jayatri Das, breaks it down. Don't be scared to read this blog!
