Science and Education

At The Franklin Institute, we help people understand science and technology in ways that empower them to make decisions about critical issues that affect their lives.

We also participate in and advocate for the free exchange of evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research and ideas.

The Institute is proud to welcome all who are curious, and to continue Benjamin Franklin’s legacy of lifelong learning, as we have done since 1824.

Explore Science With Us

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Franklin@Home: Chemistry

Franklin @ Home

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Corporate Professional Development in Your Brain Exhibit

Professional Development

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PACTS

Youth & Community Programs

Feed Your Curiosity

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A Practical Guide to the Cosmos logo

The Franklin Institute on YouTube

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So Curious! A Podcast from The Franklin Institute

So Curious! Podcast

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Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts in the Observatory at The Franklin Institute

Night Skies at Home with Derrick Pitts

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Image of Benjamin Franklin Statue

Benjamin Franklin Hub

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The Current: Franklin Institute's Blog

Blog: The Current

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Interactive Science icon

Interactive Science!

Science in Our Community and Beyond

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Franklin Institute Staff Scientists Darryl Williams, Jayatri Das and Derrick Pitts

The Franklin Institute's Staff Scientists

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The Franklin Institute Awards logo and gold medal depicting Benjamin Franklin

The Franklin Institute Awards

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GSK-Be-A-Chemist-Activities

GSK Science in the Summer™

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Mission 2 Mars

Mission2Mars Program

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Vax Facts!

Children's Vaccine Education Program

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Painting of Benjamin Franklin Drawing Electricity from the Sky, by Benjamin West. Oil on slate, circa 1816.

Scientific Journals of The Franklin Institute