Now Open!
BODY WORLDS: Vital presents an inside-out look of specimens that reveal the essentials of human health and wellness, giving a complete picture of how the human body works.
Congratulations to The Franklin Institute Awards Class of 2025! Join us in celebrating our newest laureates for their remarkable achievements during The Franklin Institute Awards Week this spring.
Now Open!
Embark on an immersive journey through the intricacies of the human body, exploring how its inner workings interact with the world around us to achieve balance in life and well-being.
New Exhibit!
A magnificent showcase of the museum’s collections, curated for public view on a scale never before seen in its 200-year history. At the heart of the gallery is the Baldwin 60000 Locomotive.
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Join us for an exciting new era of science education, with free museum admission and exclusive perks to inspire discovery and exploration.
Join us this Valentine’s Weekend for a special opening celebration of BODY WORLDS: Vital! Paired with TFI’s all-new Body Odyssey exhibit, opening weekend offers a comprehensive and unparalleled exploration of the human body—with a special focus on the heart!
Whether you’re learning about the constellations in our night sky tonight or traveling to the inner reaches of the human body or the outer reaches of the solar system, a visit to the Fels Planetarium will be an experience that you won’t soon forget!
Experience the thrill of live science as our science performers bring scientific concepts to life through captivating demonstrations and interactive experiments.
Admission to The Franklin Institute includes access to three floors of hands-on science exhibits and experiences.
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open Daily, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
The Franklin Institute congratulates The Franklin Institute Awards Class of 2025! Please join us in celebrating our newest laureates for their remarkable achievements during The Franklin Institute Awards Week—April 28–May 2, 2025.
The Franklin Institute's Approach
We help people understand science and technology in ways that empower them to make decisions about critical issues that affect their lives. We also participate in and advocate for the free exchange of evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research and ideas.
