Exhibits & Experiences

Exhibits & Experiences

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Wondrous Space

Journey through the cosmos as you explore this immersive, multisensory, two-story exhibit designed to inspire an excitement for space science.  
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Body Odyssey

Curiosity meets discovery in a new exhibit surrounding the iconic Giant Heart. A journey through the human body in a quest to achieve balance in life and well-being.  
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Hamilton Collections Gallery

Surrounding the Baldwin 60000, guests will discover a treasure trove of rare artifacts meticulously curated from The Franklin Institute's collections. 
A boy explores the Neural Climb in the "Your Brain" exhibit

Your Brain

Think about how you think when you explore Your Brain. What is the brain? How does it work?

SportsZone exhibit at The Franklin Institute

SportsZone

Hit the turf and experience how sports connect the science of the human body, laws of motion, and technical innovation.
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Sir Isaac's Loft

Enter the playground of experimentation and discover falling objects, chain reactions, and optical illusions that bring Newton's laws to life.
Joyful families seated in the planetarium, beneath the starfield.

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A young girl is playing with and learning from an interactive about wind, in the Franklin Insitute's permanent exhibit, Franklin Air Show.

Franklin Air Show

Put your piloting skills to the test in the lively Franklin Air Show exhibit that introduces the history, majesty, science, and technology of powered flight.
Amazing Machine

Amazing Machine

Explore the amazing world of machines! You’ll be amazed at the similarities between the machines from our collection and the ones you use every day.
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Brick Play Space Pop-Up

Click, snap, and stack LEGO bricks at three interactive stations! Create LEGO graffiti, build a race car, and follow fun blueprints.
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Benjamin Franklin Memorial

The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial features a dramatic 20-foot-high marble statue of Benjamin Franklin sculpted by James Earle Fraser.
Crowds of Franklin Institute members gather on the roof in the Holt and Miller Observatory to do some Sun gazing.

The Holt & Miller Observatory

The Holt & Miller Observatory houses the 10” Carl Zeiss Refracting Telescope, one of the largest historical artifacts in the museum's collection. 
Live Science in Musser Theater

Daily Live Science Demonstrations

Experience the thrill of live science as our science performers bring scientific concepts to life through captivating demonstrations and interactive experiments.
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Fels Planetarium

Explore the night sky with cutting-edge astronomical presentations in the awe-inspiring Fels Planetarium, presented by PNC Bank. 
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Seasonal Events

Step into a world of discovery at The Franklin Institute, where every season brings new adventures for the whole family!
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Science After Hours

Science After Hours is an evening event series exclusively for adults ages 21+, featuring experiments, demonstrations, games, and engaging science curated in collaboration with cultural organizations across the city.
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Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition

Opening early 2026, the world premiere exhibition ignites imaginations 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.