Benjamin Franklin Cummings Institute...
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. Today, the Institute continues its dedication to public education and creating a passion for science by offering new and exciting access to science and ...
The Franklin Institute is open: Sun - Sat 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM; Buy tickets in advance on Tripadvisor. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
- 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-1115
Today, The Franklin Institute holds the distinction of being Pennsylvania’s most visited museum. In 1824, the Franklin Institute opened in Independence Hall to honor Benjamin Franklin and his inventiveness. In 1934, with the construction of the current building and the adjacent Fels Planetarium, it became a hands-on science museum.
The Franklin Institute’s Curator, Susannah Carroll, and Professional Science Nerd, Trace Dominguez, trace the evolution of innovation through the lens of history, featuring historical inventions and artifacts, through time all the way to today’s cutting edge science and technology.
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 National Memorial. From its founding through the 19th ...
Includes a timed ticket for Disney100: The Exhibition plus access to all Franklin Institute permanent exhibits and a Fels Planetarium show - between 9:30 am-5:00 pm. Please note, for admission to Disney100: The Exhibition, plan to enter only at the specific time listed on your ticket.
Feb 18, 2023 · The best part: General museum admission to the rest of The Franklin Institute is included in the cost. Looking to save on tickets? Consider visiting during the exhibition’s evening hours, which run from 5 to 8 p.m. from Thursdays to Saturdays.
