Plan Your Visit

Admission to The Franklin Institute includes access to three floors of hands-on science exhibits and experiences. Explore permanent interactive exhibits, attend live science programs, and watch a show in the Fels Planetarium. Groups of 15 or more are eligible for discounts.

Members of The Franklin Institute enjoy valuable benefits, including unlimited FREE general admission and exclusive discounts on special exhibitions, parking, Sci-Store purchases, and more – all for ONE FULL YEAR!

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Hours

General Museum Hours
The Franklin Institute is open daily from 9:30 am to 5 pm.

The Franklin Institute is closed September 17-19, November 23, December 24-25, and January 1, 2024.

Important Exhibit Updates: 

  • The Changing Earth exhibit is now closed to allow for the installation of an immersive two-story gallery dedicated to space exploration, set to open this fall.  Learn more about the all-new Space exhibit here.   
  • The Train Factory exhibit is closed to undergo extensive renovations to expand and transform the gallery into a curatorial showcase with the iconic Baldwin 60000 locomotive as the centerpiece. Learn more about the upcoming Treasures of the Franklin Institute Gallery, set to open in the fall of 2024, here.  
  • On September 20, 2023, the first-floor Space Command exhibit will close in anticipation of the opening of the new Space exhibit on the second and third floors.  

Ticket Prices

General Museum Admission Tickets

Adult: $25

Child (3-11): $21

Member Adult or Child (3-18): FREE

 

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Directions

The Franklin Institute is located in Center City Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 

I-95 Detour Updates

 

Parking

Onsite parking is limited, and $20 per vehicle. TFI Members save $5!

271 North 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
 

 

Accessibility

Learn about the museum's accessible entrances and seating, logistics for parking and wheelchairs, sensory-friendly options, and more.

 

Stroller Policy

Strollers are welcome in the museum. However, large toddler carriers, double-sided strollers, and jogging strollers are not allowed in special exhibition galleries due to space constraints. 

Explore the Night Sky in the Fels Planetarium

Look up and see what the actual night sky would look like without the interference of weather, pollution, or city lights. The immensity and clarity of the view create a sense of wonder and stimulate the imagination. Engaging shows and immersive visuals and sound educate young and old alike about astronomy and our place in the universe.

 

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Experience Live Science Shows & Dissections

Plan your day at The Franklin Institute with our Daily Programs & Shows Schedule. This schedule will show you things to do and see during your visit including live shows, dissections, and Planetarium show times.

Learn more about our Live Science Demonstrations
New! Summer activities in Science Park

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Live Science Show at The Franklin Institute
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The Eatery July 2021

Where to Eat & Stay

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Field Trips

Plan Your Field Trip

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