Events Calendar

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about the Summer Solstice and seasons on other planets.

Summer Ball returns for a second year as we turn up the heat and the volume for a night of programming that reminds you to feel good and love yourself. Join us as we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month with dancing, performances, talks, demonstrations, and revelry spread out across the museum for you to explore. 

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBTQ Pride Month) is celebrated annually in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots and works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for LGBTQ+ Americans.

On Saturday June 17, join us for a special day of programming that highlights the contributions of some of the amazing Philadelphia organizations that help uplift, educate, and nourish our LGBTQ+ community, especially our young members and their families. Celebrate with one-of-a-kind experiences that blur the line between science and performance for some of the most whimsical shows and demonstrations you have ever seen.

All programming is included in your museum admission and takes place from 12:00 – 4:00 pm.

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be going behind the scenes of building The Franklin Institute's new Space exhibit!

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about careers in astronomy - starting with Derrick Pitts!

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about Sci-Fi movies and the seeds of truth that they start from.

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about the future of space exploration.

Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!  Stargazers of all ages are invited to our favorite monthly virtual event! Join us as we tour the cosmos, stare at the stars, and be amazed by astronomy—no telescopes needed. Bring your questions, satisfy your curiosity, and learn from the best!

This month, we'll be chatting about notable events and discoveries from 2023.