Exhibits and Experiences

Explore the “heart” of The Franklin Institute!

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.

Put some steam in your engine!

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

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

Find out what’s happening inside all the machines!

Think globally! Learn locally!

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

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

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.

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

The Observatory is temporarily unavailable.

Feel the forces of flight and prepare for takeoff! 

This exhibit is temporarily unavailable. 

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

This exhibit is temporarily unavailable.