We are proud to offer the Student Access Program every school year. For the 2024-25 school year we have reached capacity, and the program is now closed.
The program will reopen in August of 2025. We look forward to booking schools to visit during the 2025-26 school year!
To learn more about the program, or for groups who have current reservations scheduled, please refer to the information listed below.
Eligibility:
To qualify for the Student Access Program, schools must be Title 1 and located in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware with at least 40% of students qualifying for free/reduced lunches.
Program Details:
- Museum admission is included for all students and up to 1 chaperone for every 5 students attending, admission to the planetarium is not included.
- Additional chaperones are $17.00 per person, Fels Planetarium is $5.00 per person and private live shows are also $5.00 per person.
- Reservations are limited to 90 students and 18 chaperones. Schools wishing to bring more than 90 students on the same day may have different teachers submit additional forms.
- Reservations made by the same teacher for the same day will be treated as duplicate submissions and will not be accepted.
- Reservations made by the same teacher for the same day will be treated as duplicate submissions and will not be accepted.
Know Before You Go:
Chaperone Requirements:
At least 1 chaperone (aged 19 years or older) for every 10 students is required for all visits. Students must be accompanied by a chaperone during the visit.
Lunch Accommodations:
Groups that pack lunches to eat onsite must reserve a lunchroom in advance. Lunch periods are 25 minutes long and shared with other groups. Lunches can only be stored when packed together in clearly labelled bins or boxes prior to your arrival.
Payment:
Balances must be paid in full at least 3 weeks prior to the visit.
3 weeks before your visit, you will receive an email to confirm your visit and update your final headcount. A response is required; if we do not hear from you, your reservation will be cancelled.
Connect With Us!
Contact us with any questions or concerns! Our representatives would be happy to assist you by email at reservations@fi.edu or by phone 215.448.1200. We are available daily from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
This program would not be possible without the generosity of our supporters. Thank you notes from participating schools allow us to show them the impact of their contribution. Please consider having your class make thank you notes, which may be sent to:
The Franklin Institute
Attn: Group Sales OR Email us at reservations@fi.edu
222 North 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103