The Franklin Institute is open Saturday, April 4. Road closures in Philadelphia may impact travel to the museum. Please plan your route and allow for extra travel time.
Events Calendar
Spring into discovery at The Franklin Institute this break! Dive into a world of scientific wonders and hands-on exploration with even more evening hours for Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition.
Celebrate Spring Break with the gift of discovery. Become a member by April 10 and enjoy 10% off plus 2 additional months on select membership tiers when you use promo code SPRNGBRK26.
Dance your way through exhibits, sip sun-soaked drinks, and dive hands-first into activities inspired by music and sound and produced by partners and creators. Then, just as the beat drops, cue the explosive, heart-pounding live science “booms”!
Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute. Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory.
Join us for a live Conversation Lab featuring world-renowned scientist David Liu, a pioneer in gene editing. This interactive event explores how gene therapies are transforming medicine and improving lives.
Join us for an exclusive, members-only live science show where curiosity takes center stage. Experience real-time experiments, engaging demonstrations, and insights from expert hosts.
Join us for an exclusive, members-only live science show where curiosity takes center stage. Experience real-time experiments, engaging demonstrations, and insights from expert hosts.