Special Events
Community Nights
This program is on hiatus until further notice. Please check back for updates....
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Educators' Night Out 2018
The Franklin Institute hosts events throughout the year, offering Educators the opportunity to preview exhibitions, theater shows, and programs in advance of field trips. ...
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Science After Hours
SCIENCE WITH A TWIST! An evening event series exclusively for adults 21+ featuring experiments, demonstrations, games, and innovative and engaging science curated by Philadelphia’s premier science museum in collaboration with organizations across the city.Each evening showcases a different topic...
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Sensory Friendly Every Day
The Franklin Institute can sometimes seem a little overwhelming. It can be bustling, loud, and bright. That's why we are pleased to offer a few ways to make our museum more comfortable for kids and adults with a variety of sensory differences....
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Night Skies in the Joel N. Bloom Observatory
Join us for an evening of ‘out of this world’ astronomy activities hosted by Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts. ‘Night Skies at the Observatory’ is a monthly stargazing event connecting you to celestial objects in the night sky including stars, planets, and nebulae using...
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Franklin Instameets
Are you a social media rock star? The Franklin Institute would love for you to join us on our a Franklin Instameet. This series of exclusive events will allow you the opportunity to engage with our museum’s exhibitions and collections when the museum is practically empty.Events in the Franklin...
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Kitchen Science
Join The Franklin Institute Educators and Executive Chefs from Frog Commissary as we examine topics in Kitchen Science. These fun- and flavor-filled events will engage you in an exploration of food science through hands-on, taste bud-activating activities that help you understand the science...
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