Exhibits & Experiences Image Wondrous Space Journey through the cosmos as you explore this immersive, multisensory, two-story exhibit designed to inspire an excitement for space science. Image Mazes & Brain Games Give your brain and body a workout. Conquer puzzling challenges and discover new ways of problem-solving around every corner in the new play space, Mazes & Brain Games! Image SportsZone Hit the turf and experience how sports connect the science of the human body, laws of motion, and technical innovation. Image Your Brain Think about how you think when you explore Your Brain. What is the brain? How does it work? Image Benjamin Franklin Memorial The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial features a dramatic 20-foot-high marble statue of Benjamin Franklin sculpted by James Earle Fraser. Image 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. Image 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. Image 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. Image 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. Open Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 – 3:00 for guided experiences. Image 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. Image Fels Planetarium Explore the night sky with cutting-edge astronomical presentations in the awe-inspiring Fels Planetarium. Image Science After Hours Science After Hours is an evening event series exclusively for adults ages 21+ featuring engaging science curated by Philadelphia’s premier science museum in collaboration with organizations across the city. Image Seasonal Events Step into a world of discovery at The Franklin Institute, where every season brings new adventures for the whole family! Image Heritage Days Experience the vibrant celebration of diverse cultures and their scientific achievements through engaging events during Heritage Days at the Franklin Institute. Image Body Odyssey—Opening November 23 Curiosity meets discovery in Body Odyssey, where the walkthrough Giant Heart is just the beginning. Image Hamilton Collections Gallery - Opening November 23 The Train Factory exhibit is closed in preparation for its reimagination and expansion into the new Hamilton Collections Gallery, which opens November 23!
Image Wondrous Space Journey through the cosmos as you explore this immersive, multisensory, two-story exhibit designed to inspire an excitement for space science.
Image Mazes & Brain Games Give your brain and body a workout. Conquer puzzling challenges and discover new ways of problem-solving around every corner in the new play space, Mazes & Brain Games!
Image SportsZone Hit the turf and experience how sports connect the science of the human body, laws of motion, and technical innovation.
Image Your Brain Think about how you think when you explore Your Brain. What is the brain? How does it work?
Image Benjamin Franklin Memorial The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial features a dramatic 20-foot-high marble statue of Benjamin Franklin sculpted by James Earle Fraser.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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.
Image 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. Open Saturdays & Sundays 12:00 – 3:00 for guided experiences.
Image 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.
Image Fels Planetarium Explore the night sky with cutting-edge astronomical presentations in the awe-inspiring Fels Planetarium.
Image Science After Hours Science After Hours is an evening event series exclusively for adults ages 21+ featuring engaging science curated by Philadelphia’s premier science museum in collaboration with organizations across the city.
Image Seasonal Events Step into a world of discovery at The Franklin Institute, where every season brings new adventures for the whole family!
Image Heritage Days Experience the vibrant celebration of diverse cultures and their scientific achievements through engaging events during Heritage Days at the Franklin Institute.
Image Body Odyssey—Opening November 23 Curiosity meets discovery in Body Odyssey, where the walkthrough Giant Heart is just the beginning.
Image Hamilton Collections Gallery - Opening November 23 The Train Factory exhibit is closed in preparation for its reimagination and expansion into the new Hamilton Collections Gallery, which opens November 23!
