200 Years of Science: TFI is Transforming

Our bicentennial is a bold step forward into the future. As we mark our 200th year, we invite you to step into a realm where the past meets the future, where history is reimagined, and where curiosity knows no bounds. Immersive encounters, hands-on experiences, interactive multimedia, and memorable moments—a multi-year exhibit reimagination is underway.  

Opening November 23, Body Odyssey will join Wondrous Space as the first two of six new exhibits at the core of a multi-year reimagination of the museum experience. These new exhibits, further enriched by the Fels Planetarium, Holt & Miller Observatory, and the upcoming Hamilton Collections Gallery, provide our guests unparalleled opportunities to engage with cutting-edge scientific discoveries across various scientific topics, including space, the human body, computer science, the built environment, advanced machines and robotics, and earth systems.

New Experience. New Look!

Museum Updates

Opening November 23, experience Body Odyssey and the Hamilton Collections Gallery, two all-new exhibits featuring our most iconic artifacts, the Giant Heart and Baldwin 60,000, all part of a multi-year reimagination of our exhibit experience.

These exciting changes may result in the closure of specific galleries during your next visit. We can promise that with each closure comes something new and even more exciting upon reopening.

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Giant Heart Closure

The Giant Heart and Electricity exhibits are closed to prepare for the opening of Body Odyssey, featuring the iconic Giant Heart, on November 23.

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Hamilton Collections Gallery

Opening November 23, the Hamilton Collections Gallery, a curatorial showcase of our most treasured collections surrounding the Baldwin 60,000 locomotive. 

There's More Inside

Three Floors to Explore

Explore the wonders of science at The Franklin Institute through current interactive exhibits like Your Brain and SportsZone, offering hands-on experiences that ignite curiosity. Embark on cosmic adventures in Wondrous Space and discover the joy of discovery in this immersive science center.

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Science Park 

Enjoy adventurous exploration in an open-air setting, perfect for family fun and outdoor learning experiences.

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New Electricity Live Show 

Sparks fly in our all-new Electricity live show, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for the electrifying wonders of science—from the crackling energy of the Tesla coil to the principles of circuits and conductivity.   

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Mystery Dissections at The Bypass

Discover the secrets of sight with an eye dissection, comparing human and cow eyes side by side. Or, journey into the depths of cardiovascular science with a heart dissection, exploring the intricacies of your own heart through the lens of a sheep's organ. Which mystery dissection will you uncover?

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NEW! 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!

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The Art of the Brick | Now through November 17

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya takes LEGO® bricks from child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond.

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Now more than ever, the support of our community truly makes a difference. Your gift to the Franklin Fund will help us to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology!

 

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As a valued member, you will benefit from being the first to experience our latest additions this November. Members enjoy exclusive access to exhibitions, programs, and events all year round!

 

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