Amazing Machine
Explore the amazing world of machines at The Franklin Institute.
Nikola Tesla
Tesla described his coil as a simpler device for the production of electric oscillations for use in the design of high frequency machines.
Game Masters: The Exhibition
Game Masters: The Exhibition showcases the world's best video game designers, from the arcade era to today's console and online games through more than 100 playable video games. This is the first large-scale exhibition to take visitors behind the scenes of how video games are made as well as spotlighting the people who actually make them.
Understanding Facial Recognition Software
You already use facial recognition software in your life every day. But how does it recognize your face? And what can it be used for?
Experience Virtual Reality No Matter Where You Are
Using The Franklin Institute's App, having access to virtual reality has never been easier. Adventure through space or the human body using just your phone.
The Train Factory
How often do you get the chance to climb aboard a 350-ton Baldwin steam locomotive?
The Tech Studio
The Tech Studio is an interactive space where learners of all ages and backgrounds can develop skills in technology, engineering, and design. Through machine demonstrations, interactive workshops, and drop-in activities, the Tech Studio encourages new ways of thinking to all who enter.
Alexander Graham Bell
Alexander Graham Bell was awarded the Elliott Cresson Medal in the field of Engineering in 1912 for Electrical Transmission of Articulate Speech.
Guglielmo Marconi
In 1918, Guglielmo Marconi was awarded the Franklin Medal in Engineering for the application of radio waves to communication.
The Franklin Air Show
Put your piloting skills to the test in this lively air show that introduces you to the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight.
Henry Ford
In 1907, Henry Ford vowed to make a motor car for the great multitude rather than a luxury item for the rich. He would accomplish this by bringing down the price and producing large quantities to achieve economies of scale.
Orville Wright
Though he never finished high school, Orville Wright had successful business ventures in printing, bicycle repair, and aviation.
The Science Behind Self-Driving Cars
What’s the future of personal transportation? Will we one day ride to work in cars that drive themselves?
Thomas A. Edison
Nicknamed The Wizard of Menlo Park, Edison was not particularly wizardly. Rather, he was a savvy businessman who understood the value of iterative invention.
Understanding Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is a popular topic in movies, sci-fi novels, and increasingly, the news. But what exactly is it?
William S. Burroughs
Young Burroughs realized that when America was experiencing a rapid growth of industry, there was a need for a machine that could add numbers quickly.
3D Printing
Discover the emerging technology of 3D Printing with The Franklin Institute's 3D Printing Portal.
