The Franklin Institute

Name: The Franklin Institute
Address: 222 N 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, US
Telephone: (215) 448-1200
Rating: 4.2

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Most visited museum in PA—Igniting curiosity through hands-on science and innovation since 1824. ⚡
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A national leader in science education, igniting curiosity through hands-on exhibits and innovation since 1824.
⚡ Most visited museum in Pennsylvania
🫀 Home of the Giant Heart

10/19/2026

Calling all little ghosts, goblins, and mad scientists🎃👻

Trick-or-treating, slime, and live science shows take over The Franklin Institute on October 24, 11am – 3 pm.

Costumes encouraged; included with museum general admission.

🎟️: https://bit.ly/3TE8YrO

10/18/2026

Think you can spot a fake? 👀

Three quotes are credited to Benjamin Franklin, but one of them isn’t his. Can you figure out which one is the fake?

Drop your guess in the comments: 1, 2, or 3 👇

Swipe through to see if you’re right.

10/15/2026

👀 Things “overheard” at TFI…

We could tell you how much people love visiting The Franklin Institute, but honestly, we’d rather let them tell you themselves.

These are a few recent reviews we’ve gotten recently. Come see what everyone’s talking about and make some memories of your own.

🎟️ https://bit.ly/4xnOmSF

10/14/2026

In celebration of Archives Month, we’re highlighting a patent drawing from our collection.

From Henry Reno Heyl, the inventor of the stapler, comes the ultimate space-saving game table: reversible for twice the fun and foldable when game time was over. (FI Cat. # 6742)

And he didn’t stop there. Heyl also invented an early motion picture projector. See images made for the device in the Hamilton Collections Gallery https://bit.ly/4qNBOSz

Do you have any special game table or game-night memories?

https://bit.ly/47VIvZX

10/13/2026

Ever thought you'd step into the Carbonite Freeze?

This is just one of the experiences waiting for you at the STAR WARS™: The Experience.

Be one of the first to visit STAR WARS™: The Experience. Sign up for updates: https://bit.ly/4gWmsYJ

10/12/2026

Halloween fun is brewing at The Franklin Institute 🎃

Bring the family to Spooktacular Science Day on Saturday, October 24 (11 am – 3 pm), for an afternoon of hands-on science, live demonstrations, festive photo opportunities, and Halloween activities for curious kids and grown-ups alike.

🕸️ Free with general admission: https://bit.ly/4rXJO3N

Gather your little monsters and join us for a spooky day of discovery!

10/11/2026

Don't ghost your friends this Halloween. Make plans for Science After Hours: Fright Nite, a 21+ Halloween event at The Franklin Institute on Friday, October 16 🎃

Explore the museum after hours, discover the science behind scary movie effects, enjoy themed entertainment, food and drinks, and rooftop stargazing. Costumes are encouraged.

Limited tickets remain.

🎟️: https://bit.ly/4yfTdFB

10/10/2026

The universe is full of questions. We built a few floors to help you chase the answers.

For World Space Week, discover Wondrous Space, a multi-floor space experience where you can build a Mars rover, collect items in your personal orbit, and explore the innovations expanding our understanding of the cosmos.

🚀 Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/4xnOmSF

10/09/2026

Your first look at an artist rendering of Story in the Stars, a gallery inside STAR WARS™: The Experience, is here. 🚀

Premiering February 13, 2027, exclusively at The Franklin Institute, Story in the Stars is a digital hyperspace vehicle gallery where interactive RFID touchpoints personalize your experience and let you join the Millennium Falcon in hyperspace.

Sign up for ticket presale: https://bit.ly/4AV5zp5

Who are you bringing along for the ride? Tag them in the comments.

10/08/2026

What happens inside your body when your heart and lungs work together?

At The Air We Share showcase, Sean The Science Kid took us inside the science of respiratory health with a hands-on heart dissection, showing us how blood moves through the heart and why our heart and lungs rely on each other to keep our bodies going.

A big thank-you to Sanofi US and Sean for making science approachable, engaging, and fun for the next generation of curious minds.

Address

222 N 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA
19103

Telephone

(215) 448-1200

Website

http://www.fi.edu/

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