Exhibits and Experiences

This groundbreaking exhibition will celebrate the iconic moments, characters, settings, and beasts as seen in the films and stories of Harry Potter and the Wizarding World.

Spark your curiosity about the wonders of electricity in this classic exhibit inspired by our namesake, Benjamin Franklin. 

Feel the forces of flight and prepare for takeoff! 

What is the brain? What does it do? How does it work? Believe it or not, scientists still don't fully know how to answer these questions.

Find out what’s happening inside all the machines!

Think globally! Learn locally!

Explore the “heart” of The Franklin Institute!

Home to a 10-inch Zeiss refractor and four Celestron CPC 800 GPS Computerized Telescopes, and 8" Schmidt-Cassegrain models.

Observatory Hours: Saturday and Sunday, 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm (weather permitting).

NOW/NEXT features changing exhibits fueled by pop culture and emerging trends in science and technology. Come discover future-forward innovations and consider the choices we face about their impact on our world.

New! Pop-Up Exhibition: Jellyfish Revealed

Play with physics and let Newton’s Laws of Motion influence the fun!

Look to the sky and discover the wonders of outer space!

Every sport is a game of inches. Science helps you go the extra mile.

Put some steam in your engine!

The Tech Studio builds the technical and critical thinking skills essential for engineering a sustainable future.