World Premiere Exhibit
Worst Case Scenario: Survival Experience
October 19, 2019 – April 19, 2020
Night Skies in the Observatory
Build your own experience from any combination of planetarium shows, a live science talk on astronomy or space science, hands-on astronomy activities, and continuous telescopic observing all evening (weather permitting).
Science After Hours: Wizard School
Wizard School is back! You have TWO opportunities to discover the school where magic and science meet, with plenty of potions to go around.
Best Time to Visit!
Come visit our museum in the afternoon or on a weekend to have an even better, less-crowded experience!
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.
Fright or Flight!
You are in for a trick—and a special treat! Our Escape Rooms will be cast under a delightfully spooky spell. The best dressed costumes will be entered to win a special prize give-a-way!
Franklin Fright
Spooky science, scary live shows, and other frightfully fun, family-friendly festivities take over the museum!
FREE with general admission.
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.
