Experience a night of musical performances, dancing, art installations, interactive activities and surprising encounters.  It’s a celebration, so put on your best festival fashion!

Save up to 25%!  Perfect for parties and team-building exercises, our escape rooms are a “must-do” for friends, families, groups, corporate teams, and more. 

As part of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, we tell the story of Nikola Tesla's 1893 visit to The Franklin Institute.

Want to experience The Franklin Institute’s brand of interactive science in your school or community? Book a show with our Traveling Science Team!

Join an immersive IMAX adventure to experience the life-saving superpowers and extraordinary bravery of some of the world’s most amazing dogs.

The all-new Tech Studio at The Franklin Institute offers hands-on demonstrations in technology, engineering, and design. Tech Studio, engineered in partnership with TE Connectivity, builds the technical and critical thinking skills essential for engineering a sustainable future.

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. 

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.

Take a look at the sun through our historic Zeiss refracting telescope and learn more about telescopes and astronomy
(Weather Permitting)