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The world premiere exhibition ignites imaginations with an inside look at the world-building behind Universal's legendary creations.
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Join us for an exciting new era of science education, with free museum admission and exclusive perks to inspire discovery and exploration.
Congratulations to The Franklin Institute Awards Class of 2026! Join us in celebrating our newest laureates for their remarkable achievements during The Franklin Institute Awards Week this spring.
Newest Exhibit!
Embark on an immersive journey through the intricacies of the human body, exploring how its inner workings interact with the world around us to achieve balance in life and well-being.
Opening early 2026, the world premiere exhibition ignites your imagination with an inside look at the world-building behind Universal's legendary creations—from The World-Famous Studio Tour to the launch of Universal Epic Universe.
Each hour, the rotunda in the Benjamin Franklin Memorial transforms with dynamic projection, immersive visuals, lighting, and sound, revealing Benjamin Franklin as a bold experimenter and innovative thinker whose ideas continue to shape the world today.
Free with general admission, a new planetarium show! Narrated by Pedro Pascal, witness spectacular moments in our solar system's past and future, including for the first time, a dramatic, ongoing merger of our galaxy with a smaller satellite galaxy.
Admission to The Franklin Institute includes access to three floors of hands-on science exhibits and experiences.
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open Daily, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition Additional Evening Hours: Thursdays - Saturdays, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (last entry ticket at 6:30 pm).
Increased Group Visits on Weekdays: Please note that there is a higher volume of group visits on weekdays before 2:00 PM. For a more relaxed experience, we recommend planning your visit after 2:00 PM on weekdays.
The Franklin Institute congratulates The Franklin Institute Awards Class of 2026! Please join us in celebrating our newest laureates for their remarkable achievements.
The Franklin Institute's Approach
We help people understand science and technology in ways that empower them to make decisions about critical issues that affect their lives. We also participate in and advocate for the free exchange of evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research and ideas.
