Tips to Plan Your Visit
Bypass the Box Office! Tickets for special exhibits are limited and sold on a timed basis. Advance purchase using the electronic ticket option is strongly recommended so you can guarantee a date and time you prefer. Buy tickets online or by phone at 215.448.1200. May is our busiest time for Field Trips. If you are planning a visit during the weekday, afternoons are recommended.
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Experience Live Shows, Dissections, 3D Printing, & More
Plan your day at The Franklin Institute with our Daily Programs & Shows Schedule. This schedule will show you things to do and see during your visit including live shows, dissections, 3D printing, simulators, movies, & more. Find Out What Is Happening at the Museum Today
Escape Rooms
Experience the thrill of escape and the excitement of adventure in the all-new Escape Rooms at The Franklin Institute. Using the most advanced cutting-edge technology and awe-inspiring immersive design, Escape Rooms at The Franklin Institute will transport guests to one of two fantastical worlds where a series of clues, codes, puzzles, and tasks lead teams to achieve an ultimate goal before time runs out!
Unroll Your Sleeping Bag And Roll In The Fun
Pack your sleeping bags and prepare for an evening jam-packed with live science shows, hands-on workshops, stargazing in our rooftop observatory, and time to explore all ten permanent exhibits. Get Ready to Sleep Over!
The Franklin Institute is located in Center City Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
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