Special Events
3D Printing Workshop
Ready to dive into 3D printing, but don’t know where to start? Join The Franklin Institute for an innovative 3D printing workshop and learn how to turn those designs you’ve imagined into physical formations with just the click of a button!...
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Pi Day
Come join the Franklin Institute as we celebrate Pi Day on Saturday, March 14th (3.14.15). We’ll be measuring, reciting, launching and eating pi/pie. Help us celebrate the most popular mathematical constant!Early Museum Opening Time: 9:26 amIn celebration of Pi Day this year, the Franklin...
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Sketch Night: Anatomy and Art
Grab your sketchpad, pencils, charcoal and easel and take advantage of a unique opportunity to capture animal diversity and biological science on paper – in rare form, from the inside out. Whether you’re an accomplished illustrator or a budding artist, join us every Tuesday night throughout...
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Sensory-friendly Sunday
The Franklin Institute can sometimes seem a little overwhelming. It can be crowded, loud, and bright. That’s why we are pleased to offer Sensory-Friendly Sunday. ...
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Let's Talk About Your Brain
Join The Franklin Institute and leading experts from the Greater Philadelphia area for a series of six conversations about Neuroscience and society explore topics as widespread as violence and the brain, adolescent brain development, the influence of stress and emotions on decision-making,...
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Night Skies in the Joel N. Bloom Observatory
Hosted by Franklin Institute Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts, Night Skies in the Observatory is a monthly stargazing event held in the Joel N. Bloom Observatory. View celestial objects in the night sky, including stars, planets, nebulae, and if conditions are right, a galaxy or two, from 5...
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Kitchen Science
Join The Franklin Institute Educators and Executive Chefs from Frog Commissary once a month 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...
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Target Community Nights
The Franklin Institute is pleased to present Target Community Nights! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun at these FREE educational and fun-filled science extravaganzas sponsored by Target. Experience The Franklin Institute's famous exhibitions, special programs, and themed activities.Target...
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Member Sunday
Dig deeper into science as a family! Adults work together with kids in these 45-minute, hands-on workshops available to Members only! From dissections to engineering challenges, exploring our own backyards to discovering the universe, our educators will leave you with increased knowledge,...
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Educators' Night Out
Join us for our annual open house event just for Educators! Tour the museum and experience firsthand our theater programs, dynamic live shows, and hands-on workshops that will spark the curiosity in your students. Take a walk through Your Brain and state-of-the-art classrooms in the new Nicholas...
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