Benjamin Franklin Tour Around The Franklin Institute

The iconic front steps of The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia

Dive deeper into Benjamin Franklin’s life and science through the museum’s collection of Frankliniana—artistic depictions, original scientific instruments, and more.

Gallery

Maquette of the Bust of Franklin
Bust of Benjamin Franklin (Copy)
Bust of Benjamin Franklin (Reproduction)
Figurehead of the USS Franklin
Bust of Franklin
Commemorative Medallion (Plaque)
Mural of Franklin's Lightning Experiment
Mural of Franklin's Lightning Experiment
Franklin's Lightning Rod (Fragment)
Franklin's Electrostatic Generator
Franklin's Box of Leyden Jars
Franklin's Static Electricity Tube (Collinson Tube)
Franklin's Bells (Replica)
Experiments and Observations on Electricity, A book written by Ben Franklin
Franklin's Lightning Rod
The National Franklin Memorial
Photo of glass armonica
Feature Block - Benjamin Franklin

Franklin's Glass Armonica, Franklin's Lightning Rod, Nini Medallion

Benjamin Franklin
The Franklin Memorial at The Franklin Institute
Featured Block - Ben Franklin Memorial

Learn about Philadelphia's most famous citizen at Pennsylvania's most visited museum.

Ben Franklin Memorial
Benjamin Franklin Memorial Statue
Featured Block - Benjamin Franklin FAQ

America has never forgotten Benjamin Franklin. He is a famous scientist, inventor, statesman, printer, philosopher, musician, and economist. Today, we honor Ben Franklin as one of our Founding Fathers and as one of America's greatest citizens.

Benjamin Franklin FAQ