The Roaring 20s
Science After Hours is back with the throwback soiree of the season!
NEW for January! One Free Drink with Ticket!
Plastics Chemistry Fair
Why are pill bottles orange? What makes a bouncy ball bounce? Find answers to these mind-bending questions and explore more about how plastics can be adapted and modified to handle virtually any task imaginable.
Parking
On-Site parking is limited.
271 North 21st Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Directions
The Franklin Institute is located in Center City Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway.
Step-by-Step Directions
Daily Schedule
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, 3D printing, simulators, movies, & more.
Thirsty for Science?
Experience an evolving suite of after-hours events carefully curated with adults in mind.
Electroloysis
We're going to use water to make a fire. Wait, what? Traveling Science Show Presenter Kaitlin shows us one of her favorite experiments.
Rachel Valletta, Environmental Scientist
WATCH: How a science teacher inspired Rachel Valletta to become an environmental scientist.
Unroll Your Sleeping Bag And Roll In The Fun
Pack your sleeping bags and prepare for an evening jam-packed with live science shows, hands-on workshops, stargazing in our rooftop observatory, and time to explore all ten permanent exhibits. Get Ready to Sleep Over!
Travel with The Franklin Institute
Travel with us on an immersive trip to Southern California to discover leading science sites, from Caltech to SpaceX.
We Bring Science to You!
Want to experience The Franklin Institute’s brand of interactive science in your school or community? Book a show with our Traveling Science Team!
Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
With intrepid explorer Carsten Peter, travel across the globe to discover molten worlds and exploding craters in this adrenaline-filled, immersive IMAX® adventure!
Visit the Observatory
Take a look at the sun through our historic Zeiss refracting telescope and learn more about telescopes and astronomy
(Weather Permitting)
Buy Member Tickets
Avoid long ticketing lines by securing discounted and free tickets in advance. There are no service fees for members! Check in is a breeze when you have your tickets printed, displayed on your smartphone, or waiting for you at will-call.
Purchase tickets or call a membership representative (available daily 9:00 am – 5:00 pm) at 215.448.1200, Option 2.
Tech Studio
Experience hands-on demonstrations in technology, engineering, and design. Engineered in partnership with TE Connectivity, it builds the technical and critical thinking skills essential for engineering a sustainable future.
Flight Simulators
Take a Virtual Reality ride to the Moon. Do a barrel roll and fly upside down. Fly with the Blue Angels in San Francisco. Do all this in our 3 Simulator Experiences inside The Franklin Air Show exhibit.
