Air Quality & Respiratory Health Showcase in Philadelphia | The Air We Share
Explore Air Quality, Air Pollution and Respiratory Health in Philadelphia
Saturday, September 26 | 11:00 am –3:00 pm
The Air We Share Showcase is a special event at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, exploring air quality, air pollution, respiratory health, and environmental science. Included with museum admission, this interactive community event brings together scientists, health experts, and local organizations for hands-on activities, live demonstrations, and family-friendly experiences.
Discover how air quality impacts our health, learn how pollution is monitored in local neighborhoods, and explore ways communities are working toward cleaner, healthier air for everyone.
Know your air. Protect your health.
Featured Programming
- Live Science Shows with Special Guest Presenter Sean the Science Kid
- Inflatable Lungs with Sanofi
- Virtual Reality (VR) Journey Inside the Lungs with Sanofi
- Monitor Your Air Quality with the Clean Air Council
- Create a Tree Collage with the Philly Tree Coalition
- Envision What Public Spaces Can Look Like with the Rail Park’s Artist-in-Residence Yannick Lowery
- Measure Urban Winds with the AWARE Lab @ Penn
- See the Philadelphia Department of Public Health’s Air Monitoring Network
- Discover How Air Pollution Affects Kids with Experts at CHOP and the University of Pennsylvania
- Engage in activities and conversations about air quality with Chester County Intermediate Unit and Heights Philadelphia.
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Programming Partner
The Air We Share is a national partnership between Sanofi and the Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)’s Seeding Action, that helps communities understand how environmental factors like air pollution, wildfire smoke, and extreme heat affect respiratory health.
The Franklin Institute is one of three leading science institutions serving as anchor partners to help guide program development, support collaboration, and share learnings across organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Air We Share Showcase?
The Air We Share Showcase is a public event at The Franklin Institute (museum admission required) that explores air quality, air pollution, respiratory health, and environmental science through hands-on activities and demonstrations
Is The Air We Share Showcase family-friendly?
Yes. Guests of all ages can participate in interactive science activities, demonstrations, and educational experiences.
How does air pollution affect respiratory health?
Air pollution can affect lung function and may contribute to respiratory conditions such as asthma and other breathing-related illnesses.
Who will be presenting at the event?
Local community organizations, scientists, environmental experts, public health partners, and special guest presenter Sean the Science Kid.