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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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  • Contact Info

    The Franklin Institute

    20th Street & Benjamin Franklin Parkway
    Philadelphia, PA 19103

    Phone: 215-448-1200   |   Official Website

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    Full map and directions

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  • Accessibility Details

    Access Information: Call ahead for accessible seating

    Blind/VI Access: Call ahead for touch tours

    Deaf/Hearing Access: Sign language interpretation available with 48 hours notice. Assistive listening systems available. IMAX and Planetarium shows provide open captioning.

  • • Current Events

      05/12/12- 10/14/12

      Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times The Franklin Institute Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute May 12-October 14, 2012 This spring, Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute will feature the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized in the new exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times. The exhibit includes one of the largest collections of the priceless 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls ever displayed in North America and an actual three-ton stone from the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and marks the world debut of four scrolls. The exhibit opens at The...

  • • Upcoming Events

      06/16/12

      Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt Presented by Watson Adventures at The Franklin Institute June 16, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! Someone, or some thing, has been bumping off Franklin Institute staffers involved in the recent discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin. This “infernal machine” has a murky past: Freemasons supposedly used it as part of a secret ritual. Are the deaths caused by the invention, or part of the fabled “Curse of the Freemasons”? Or is a serial killer on the loose?...

      08/18/12

      Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt Presented by Watson Adventures at The Franklin Institute August 18, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! Someone, or some thing, has been bumping off Franklin Institute staffers involved in the recent discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin. This “infernal machine” has a murky past: Freemasons supposedly used it as part of a secret ritual. Are the deaths caused by the invention, or part of the fabled “Curse of the Freemasons”? Or is a serial killer on the loose?...

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• Current &
  Upcoming Events

  • Current Events

    05/12/12- 10/14/12

    Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times The Franklin Institute Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times Presented by The Franklin Institute at The Franklin Institute May 12-October 14, 2012 This spring, Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute will feature the most comprehensive collection of ancient artifacts from Israel ever organized in the new exhibit Dead Sea Scrolls: Life and Faith in Ancient Times. The exhibit includes one of the largest collections of the priceless 2000-year-old Dead Sea Scrolls ever displayed in North America and an actual three-ton stone from the Western Wall in Jerusalem, and marks the world debut of four scrolls. The exhibit opens at The...

  • Upcoming Events

    06/16/12

    Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt Presented by Watson Adventures at The Franklin Institute June 16, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! Someone, or some thing, has been bumping off Franklin Institute staffers involved in the recent discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin. This “infernal machine” has a murky past: Freemasons supposedly used it as part of a secret ritual. Are the deaths caused by the invention, or part of the fabled “Curse of the Freemasons”? Or is a serial killer on the loose?...

    08/18/12

    Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt Presented by Watson Adventures at The Franklin Institute August 18, 2012 Join Watson Adventures on a unique murder mystery scavenger hunt for adults! Someone, or some thing, has been bumping off Franklin Institute staffers involved in the recent discovery of a long-lost invention by Benjamin Franklin. This “infernal machine” has a murky past: Freemasons supposedly used it as part of a secret ritual. Are the deaths caused by the invention, or part of the fabled “Curse of the Freemasons”? Or is a serial killer on the loose?...

• Past
  Events

  • Past Events

    05/13/12	Opening Weekend Lectures: Jerusalem in the First Temple Period, City of God, City of Kings The Franklin Institute
    04/27/12	Philadelphia Science Festival: Astronomy Night - The Franklin Institute The Franklin Institute
    04/24/12	Philadelphia Science Festival: Earth in Crisis The Franklin Institute
    04/24/12	Philadelphia Science Festival: The Great Vaccine Debate The Franklin Institute
    03/17/12	Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute
    01/28/12	Watson Adventures' Murder at the Franklin Museum Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute
    01/28/12- 04/08/12	Design Zone The Franklin Institute
    01/07/12	AIA Phildelphia Archaeology Fair The Franklin Institute
    12/17/11	Watson Adventures' Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute
    12/10/11- 04/15/12	Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs The Franklin Institute
    12/01/11- 12/31/11	Storybook Science The Franklin Institute
    11/17/11	Real-life CSI: Tales from the Grave The Franklin Institute
    11/11/11	School's Out Camp - Small Stuff The Franklin Institute
    11/06/11	Positively Polar The Franklin Institute
    10/21/11	Mummies of the World: Flashlight Tour The Franklin Institute
    10/15/11	More To Live For Film Screening The Franklin Institute
    10/04/11	Shuttle Commander Chris Ferguson with Derrick Pitts The Franklin Institute
    10/04/11	The Franklin Institute Celebrates World Space Week The Franklin Institute
    10/01/11- 01/02/12	CSI: The Experience The Franklin Institute
    09/23/11	TFI After Dark The Franklin Institute
    09/17/11	Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute
    08/05/11	Free Outdoor Movie Screening: The Mummy The Franklin Institute
    06/18/11- 10/23/11	Mummies of the World The Franklin Institute
    06/03/11	TFI After Dark The Franklin Institute
    06/02/11- 06/30/11	Storybook Science The Franklin Institute
    05/03/11- 05/31/11	Storyboook Science The Franklin Institute
    04/28/11	Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony and Dinner The Franklin Institute
    04/26/11	Laureates Laboratory The Franklin Institute
    04/22/11	Nano Day at The Franklin Institute The Franklin Institute
    04/20/11	Maker Field Day The Franklin Institute
    04/15/11	The Big Jump The Franklin Institute
    04/03/11- 04/26/11	Storybook Science The Franklin Institute
    03/25/11	TFI After Dark The Franklin Institute
    03/19/11- 05/07/11	Watson Adventures' Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute
    03/01/11- 03/31/11	Storybook Science The Franklin Institute
    02/21/11	School's Out Camp: Leonardo's Workshop The Franklin Institute
    02/05/11- 05/22/11	Leonardo da Vinci's Workshop The Franklin Institute
    02/03/11- 02/27/11	Storybook Science The Franklin Institute
    01/08/11	Watson Adventures’ Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute
    10/30/10	Spooky Science Eve Camp-In The Franklin Institute
    10/30/10	Cleo-CAT-ra Pet Costume Contest The Franklin Institute
    09/23/10	Cleopatra: A Biography with author Duane Roller The Franklin Institute
    07/17/10	Watson Adventures' Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute
    06/05/10- 01/02/11	Cleopatra: The Search for the Last Queen of Egypt The Franklin Institute
    03/06/10	Behind the Scenes at The Franklin Institute: The Historical Collections The Franklin Institute
    02/12/10	The 2010 Brain Olympics The Franklin Institute
    12/12/09- 02/20/10	Watson Adventures' Murder at the Franklin Institute Scavenger Hunt The Franklin Institute
    10/24/09	Screening: In Search of Aztec Gold The Franklin Institute
    10/17/09- 04/18/10	Body Worlds 2 & The Brain 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
    06/06/09- 08/08/09	Murder at the Franklin Scavenger Hunt 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