Science After Hours: Summer Ball
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The Franklin Institute gets LOUD, with a special night of programming that looks at what makes us happy and proud. Join us as we celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride month with dancing, science, and revelry spread out across the museum for you to explore!
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!
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.
Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May 21, 12-4pm
Join us for a special day of programming that highlights the contributions of some of the amazing Philadelphia organizations that help celebrate, educate, and nourish our AAPI community.
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.
Enter the lottery for a chance to participate today!
Family Pride Day
On Saturday, June 25, from 12-4 pm, join us for a special day of programming that highlights the contributions of some of the amazing Philadelphia organizations that help uplift, educate, and nourish our LGBTQ+ community, especially our young members and their families.
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!.
Listen to the So Curious! Podcast
An all-new podcast about the future of Human 2.0.
Explore the world of cognitive enhancements, biohacking, mental health, synthetic senses, bioprinted organs, neuroethics, genetics, wearable tech, and more!
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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