
The Giant Heart
Explore the beating “heart” of The Franklin Institute!
Science After Hours: Fright @ Night
Fri, October 13, 2023 | 7:30 - 11:30pm
Join us on Friday the 13th for a night of surprises, tricks, treats, and delights as the museum transforms into your playground for exploration and intrigue. Costumes are encouraged, so dress to impress.
2023 Solar Eclipse Gathering
View the upcoming Partial Solar Eclipse with Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts, who will guide guests through the solar viewing experience outdoors (weather permitting) while inside, DJ Ben Arsenal will host an eclipse-themed dance party!
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Don't Miss The Franklin Institute's newest podcast, The Curious Cosmos with Derrick Pitts!
Are you curious about the stars? Dive deeper than ever before with Derrick Pitts, The Franklin Institute’s popular Chief Astronomer, as he takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of space.
It’s a dark and stormy night. Boom! You hear a loud crash. You see a flash of movement. The fear sets in. Your brain has jumped into alert mode. Fear is an essential function of the brain. Throughout human evolutionary history, fear has kept us alive. How does it work? The Franklin Institute's Chief Bioscientist, Dr. Jayatri Das, breaks it down. Don't be scared to read this blog!