Events Calendar

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

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.

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Science After Hours: Summer Ball - June 16, 2023
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Science After Hours: Summer Ball

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. 

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Family Pride Day

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

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.

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

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!

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

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!

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

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.

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

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.

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Night-Skies-at-Hom
Go LIVE with our Chief Astronomer!

Night Skies @ Home

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.

June 2023

Jun
08
2023
June 08, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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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.

Learn More
Jun
16
2023
June 16, 2023

Science After Hours: Summer Ball

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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. 

Learn More
Jun
17
2023
June 17, 2023

LGBTQ+ Pride Month

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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.

Learn More

July 2023

Jul
06
2023
July 06, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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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!

Learn More

August 2023

Aug
03
2023
August 03, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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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!

Learn More

September 2023

Sep
07
2023
September 07, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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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.

Learn More

November 2023

Nov
02
2023
November 02, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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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.

Learn More

December 2023

Dec
07
2023
December 07, 2023

Night Skies @ Home

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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.

Learn More