Exhibits & Experiences Image Seasonal Events Step into a world of discovery at The Franklin Institute, where every season brings new adventures for the whole family! Image The Art of the Brick Now Open! Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya takes LEGO® bricks from child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond. Image Wondrous Space Now Open! Journey through the cosmos as you explore this immersive, multisensory, two-story exhibit designed to inspire an excitement for space science. Image SportsZone Hit the turf and experience how sports connect the science of the human body, laws of motion, and technical innovation. Image Your Brain Think about how you think when you explore Your Brain. What is the brain? How does it work? Image Benjamin Franklin Memorial The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial features a dramatic 20-foot-high marble statue of Benjamin Franklin sculpted by James Earle Fraser. Image Electricity Spark your curiosity about the wonders of electricity in this interactive exhibit dedicated to the museum’s namesake—Benjamin Franklin. Image Franklin Air Show Put your piloting skills to the test in the lively Franklin Air Show exhibit that introduces the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight. Image The Giant Heart Explore the beating “heart” of The Franklin Institute! Stroll through the iconic Giant Heart like people have done for over fifty years. Image Sir Isaac's Loft Enter the playground of experimentation and discover falling objects, chain reactions, and optical illusions that bring Newton's laws to life. Image Amazing Machine Explore the amazing world of machines! You’ll be amazed at the similarities between the machines from our collection and the ones you use every day. Image The Holt & Miller Observatory The Holt & Miller Observatory houses the 10” Carl Zeiss Refracting Telescope, one of the largest historical artifacts in the museum's collection. Open Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 – 3:00 for guided experiences. Image Daily Live Science Demonstrations Join us in the Demonstration Theater on the third floor for live shows! Don't miss daily dissections in The Giant Heart exhibit on the second floor! Image Fels Planetarium Explore the night sky with cutting-edge astronomical presentations in the awe-inspiring Fels Planetarium. Image Science After Hours Science After Hours is an evening event series exclusively for adults ages 21+ featuring engaging science curated by Philadelphia’s premier science museum in collaboration with organizations across the city. Image Heritage Days Experience the vibrant celebration of diverse cultures and their scientific achievements through engaging events during Heritage Days at the Franklin Institute. Image The Train Factory - Closed The Train Factory exhibit is now closed in preparation for its reimagination and expansion into the new Hamilton Collections Gallery, which opens in the fall of 2024!
Image Seasonal Events Step into a world of discovery at The Franklin Institute, where every season brings new adventures for the whole family!
Image The Art of the Brick Now Open! Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya takes LEGO® bricks from child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond.
Image Wondrous Space Now Open! Journey through the cosmos as you explore this immersive, multisensory, two-story exhibit designed to inspire an excitement for space science.
Image SportsZone Hit the turf and experience how sports connect the science of the human body, laws of motion, and technical innovation.
Image Your Brain Think about how you think when you explore Your Brain. What is the brain? How does it work?
Image Benjamin Franklin Memorial The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial features a dramatic 20-foot-high marble statue of Benjamin Franklin sculpted by James Earle Fraser.
Image Electricity Spark your curiosity about the wonders of electricity in this interactive exhibit dedicated to the museum’s namesake—Benjamin Franklin.
Image Franklin Air Show Put your piloting skills to the test in the lively Franklin Air Show exhibit that introduces the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight.
Image The Giant Heart Explore the beating “heart” of The Franklin Institute! Stroll through the iconic Giant Heart like people have done for over fifty years.
Image Sir Isaac's Loft Enter the playground of experimentation and discover falling objects, chain reactions, and optical illusions that bring Newton's laws to life.
Image Amazing Machine Explore the amazing world of machines! You’ll be amazed at the similarities between the machines from our collection and the ones you use every day.
Image The Holt & Miller Observatory The Holt & Miller Observatory houses the 10” Carl Zeiss Refracting Telescope, one of the largest historical artifacts in the museum's collection. Open Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 – 3:00 for guided experiences.
Image Daily Live Science Demonstrations Join us in the Demonstration Theater on the third floor for live shows! Don't miss daily dissections in The Giant Heart exhibit on the second floor!
Image Fels Planetarium Explore the night sky with cutting-edge astronomical presentations in the awe-inspiring Fels Planetarium.
Image Science After Hours Science After Hours is an evening event series exclusively for adults ages 21+ featuring engaging science curated by Philadelphia’s premier science museum in collaboration with organizations across the city.
Image Heritage Days Experience the vibrant celebration of diverse cultures and their scientific achievements through engaging events during Heritage Days at the Franklin Institute.
Image The Train Factory - Closed The Train Factory exhibit is now closed in preparation for its reimagination and expansion into the new Hamilton Collections Gallery, which opens in the fall of 2024!