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Franklin Fright

It's the spookiest time of the year, and Franklin Fright is back for its third season of family-friendly Halloween fun.

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Science After Hours: Fright @ Night

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.

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The Curious Cosmos with Derrick Pitts

A new podcast from The Franklin Institute
Dive deeper than ever before with Derrick Pitts, The Franklin Institute’s popular Chief Astronomer.

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Science After Hours: Fright @ Night - Friday October 13 - Ages 21+

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. 

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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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The Curious Cosmos with Derrick Pitts

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.

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General Admission Hours

The Franklin Institute is open Monday-Sunday from 9:30 am to 5 pm.

Closed November 23, December 24-25, and January 1, 2024.

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Daily Schedule

Our Daily Programs & Shows Schedule lists things to do and see during your visit, including Live Science Shows and Planetarium show times.

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Science Museum Pricing

Adult: $25
Child (3-11): $21
Members: FREE

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Parking

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

Parking Garage Address for GPS:
271 North 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103

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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.

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Accessibility

Get information about wheelchair-accessible entrances and seating, parking, restroom facilities, ASL interpreters, sensory-friendly programming, and more to plan a great visit.

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Fear and Your Brain

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!

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