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Events Calendar
Nov 13 2026 | 4:30 - 8pm
FAMILY FUNDRAISER
Calling all curious kiddos, playful parents, and thrill-seeking families! FunFest: A Night at the Museum is your golden ticket to an after-hours adventure where the museum turns into your playground.
Nov 14 2026 | 11am - 2pm
FREE WITH ADMISSION
Explore the brain, immune system, DNA, movement, and more through hands-on activities and live science demonstrations included with general admission.
Dec 5 2026 | 10:30am - 2:30pm
MEMBERS ONLY
This member-exclusive event is free and features live science demonstrations, a special planetarium show, hands-on family activities, and games, a complimentary light lunch, and a special appreciation gift.
Dec 5 2026 | 11am - 1pm
FREE CELEBRATION
Celebrate Philadelphia’s weather-science legacy at Firstival, a free event at The Franklin Institute. The event is part of 52 Weeks of Firsts, a series of free Saturday festivals held throughout Philadelphia in 2026 to spotlight the people, places, and innovations that helped shape American history.