New Episodes Every Tuesday!
Season 2: Love, Sex & Relationships
The story of human connection starts with primal biological systems. But how do we really understand what brings us together, keeps us together, and drives us apart? In our brand-new season, we'll talk to experts in evolution, psychology, public health, technology, media, and more to explore the science of love, sex, and relationships in the 21st century.
General Admission Hours
Open daily from 9:30 am - 5 pm.
Special Exhibit Hours
Harry Potter: The Exhibition
Monday - Thursday: 9:30 am - 8 pm (last entry at 6:30 pm).
Friday - Sunday: 9:30 am - 8:30 pm (last entry at 7pm).
Science Museum Pricing
Adult: $23
Child (3-11): $19
Members: FREE
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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.
Last Chance to Celebrate the Magic!
Visit after 5pm and pay just $30, a perfect way to spend a summer evening!
Ingenious: The Evolution of Innovation
Co-hosted by The Franklin Institute's Curator, Susannah Carroll, and Professional Science Nerd, Trace Dominguez, Ingenious: The Evolution of Innovation traces the greatest innovations in history from the germ of an idea through the technology of tomorrow! All-new episodes every Wednesday!
Be a Biologist This Summer!
GSK Science in the Summer is a FREE program inviting 2nd-6th graders to play the role of biologists as they solve a mystery at a troubled fishery, uncover ancient fossils, plan the perfect plant habitat, and lend a hand to threatened hummingbirds.
Meet the 2022 Class of Franklin Institute Awards Laureates
The Franklin Institute is pleased to announce The Franklin Institute Awards Class of 2022! Please join us in congratulating our newest laureates for their remarkable achievements!.
Hey Philly! Our teams created fun designs (in 7 languages!) to help our neighbors get simple, accurate information. It's part of the nationwide initiative “Communities for Immunity,” made possible with funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. www.phila.gov/vaccine
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