Franklin Fitness Day

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Get Moving at Franklin Fitness Day!

Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Get ready to flex your muscles and your brain at Franklin Fitness Day, a high-energy celebration of movement, health, and science! Highlighting the science discovered within BODY WORLDS: Vital and Body Odyssey, this exciting day will be packed with interactive fitness fun for the whole family.

Whether you're a weekend warrior or just curious about healthier habits, Franklin Fitness Day has something for you. Join us for a museum-wide takeover with sports clinics, stretching sessions, wellness activities, and awesome community partners who’ll inspire you to get active and stay strong.

Programming Schedule of Events

Featured Programming:
  • Live Dissection Shows: Body Odyssey
    Look into the fascinating world inside you! Watch live dissections of the human heart, eyes—and for the first time ever—lungs!
  • Inside U: Live Science Show
    Step into Franklin Theater for Inside U, a live science show that takes you on an exciting journey through your body—from skin and bones to muscles and organs. You won’t believe what’s happening beneath the surface!
  • Rothman Orthopedics
    Swing by to meet their friendly doctors! Got aches, pains, or health questions? They’re ready to chat about everything from injury prevention to staying active and feeling your best.
  • Philadelphia Union
    Kick it with the pros in Science Park! Practice soccer drills, sharpen your skills, then head to Franklin Hall to Stretch Like a Soccer Player—just like the team does before a big game.
  • Orangetheory Fitness
    Meet expert personal trainers and test out their high-energy fitness gear right in the museum. Don’t miss their Dynamic Warmups session in Franklin Hall—it’s the perfect way to get moving!
  • Philadelphia Phoenix
    Ready to throw like a champ? Join the Phoenix in Science Park to master frisbee fundamentals and learn what it takes to play ultimate frisbee like a pro.
  • Philly Dodgeball
    Put your throwing arm to the test! Try fun and fast-paced dodgeball games in the museum—aim, throw, and see how fast you can go with Philly Dodgeball.
  • Recover 180 Sports Hydration
    Stay energized! The first 500 visitors will receive a complimentary bottle of Recover 180 to fuel your fun and keep you hydrated.


Free with general museum admission 

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