Celebrate National Science Foundation Day
Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We’re teaming up with the National Girls Collaborative Project to celebrate the National Science Foundation’s 75th anniversary! Join us for a special event filled with engaging hands-on activities and fun make-and-take projects for all ages.
Come explore, create, and celebrate the incredible discoveries made possible by NSF funding all which are designed to inspire curiosity and learning.
Leap into Science: Cultivating a National Network for Informal Science and Literacy (Leap)
Perfect for young learners and their caregivers—explore balance, engineer a wind detector, and play with light and shadows to boost critical thinking and literacy skills.
Integrating Science in Afterschool: A Three-Dimensional Approach to Engaging Underserved Populations Science (STEM 3D)
Get creative with circuits and launch mini catapults while learning the basics of electricity and projectiles through fun, inquiry-based challenges.
CCEPII: Climate and Urban Systems Partnership (CUSP)
Discover how green infrastructure can cool neighborhoods as you explore a model city and learn about ways to reduce temperatues on your block.
ARIEL: Augmented Reality for Interpretive and Experiential Learning
Learn more about the science behind AR when you visit the Gravity Well, housed in our brand new Wonderous Space exhibit.
Free with general museum admission
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Celebrating the National Science Foundation's 75th Birthday at The Franklin Institute is made possible through National Science Foundation Award #2214449.