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Plan your day at The Franklin Institute with our Daily Programs & Shows Schedule. This schedule will show you things to do and see during your visit including live shows, dissections, and Planetarium show times. Learn more about our Live Science Demonstrations. Daily Schedule
Founded in honor of America’s first scientist, Benjamin Franklin, The Franklin Institute is one of the oldest and premier centers of science education and development in the country.
An innovator in designing hands-on exhibits before “interactive” became a buzzword, The Franklin Institute offers an experience as unique as its namesake, Benjamin Franklin. Its eminently touchable attractions explore science in disciplines ranging from sports to space.
Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick.
One of the nation’s oldest science centers, The Franklin Institute carries on Benjamin Franklin’s legacy with exciting displays on science and technology. Walk through the Giant Heart standing two stories tall. Journey through the cosmos in Wondrous Space, an immersive, multisensory exhibit designed to inspire excitement for space science.
The Franklin Institute is proud to bring you our new, original digital shows that explore the entertaining side of science and technology. From podcasts to videos, there’s something for everyone.
Apr 12, 2024 · Franklin Institute, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S., one of the foremost American science and technology centres. Founded in 1824, the institute embraces the Franklin Institute Science Museum and Planetarium, the Mandell Center, the Tuttleman Omniverse Theater, and the Benjamin Franklin.
