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The Franklin Institute

The Franklin is known for blockbuster exhibits, one-of-a-kind theatrical experiences, and a growing roster of evening events for adults. Founded in honor of America's first scientist, Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin is to create a passion for learning about science and technology. The walk-through Giant Heart, Sports Challenge and Amazing Machine exhibits are favorites. Admission includes a show in the famous Fels Planetarium! For more information, please visit The Franklin's website.



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  The Franklin Institute

  222 N. 20th Street
  Philadelphia, PA 19103

  Phone: 215-448-1200

  Official Website

• Locations

  Center City

• Current Events

  03/05/10- 03/27/10	Larry Kane's Ticket to Ride The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater
  10/17/09- 04/18/10	Body Worlds 2 & The Brain The Franklin Institute

• Reviews

  • Event Name: Body Worlds 2 & The Brain
    "Don't miss it!"
    Review posted by: Miriam from Philadelphia, PA, Jan 21, 2010
    

    I am a nursing school student that has been to see the exhibit twice already and may go again before it leaves Philadelphia. It has brought the human body alive to me. Where else can you see the inner... Expand

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    I am a nursing school student that has been to see the exhibit twice already and may go again before it leaves Philadelphia. It has brought the human body alive to me. Where else can you see the inner workings of our bodies up close? They are magnificent machines! If you are a student in any health services area, you will want to see this. You will see diseased organs and just how the human body functions and what happens when it doesn't function properly. What a treat! Collapse

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• Past Events

  02/24/10	Game-Changing Advances in Medicine: Unlocking the Genetic Secrets of Autism and Congenital Blindness The Franklin Institute - Franklin Theater
  02/12/10	The 2010 Brain Olympics The Franklin Institute
  08/20/09	An Evening with George Takei The Franklin Institute
  07/31/09	An Evening with Star Trek’s Avery Brooks & Author Samuel Delany The Franklin Institute
  07/29/09	Race Car Day 2009 The Franklin Institute
  07/16/09	Star Trek Family Night The Franklin Institute
  05/16/09- 09/20/09	Star Trek: The Exhibition The Franklin Institute
  04/27/09- 05/03/09	Museum Week at The Franklin The Franklin Institute
  04/04/09- 09/07/09	Galileo, the Medici and the Age of Astronomy The Franklin Institute
  02/05/09- 04/19/09	The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition The Franklin Institute