Franklin Institute Science Museum
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 448-1200
- Hours:
- Daily 9:30am-5pm
Editorial Review for Franklin Institute Science Museum – by Citysearch Editors
In Short
The lobby statue of Benjamin Franklin hints at the true purpose of this institute founded in 1824: to serve as a clearinghouse for inventors. A series of 18th-century settings depict Franklin's workshop, complete with lightning rods, bifocal glasses, and other creations, while interactive devices at every step bring the mysteries of science to life. The Tuttleman Imax Theatre presents thrill-ride films that show off the possibilities of the Imax huge screen/huge sound aesthetic.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasThe Franklin Institute is located at Logan Circle, near the Please Touch Museum and the Academy of Natural Sciences, and not far from the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
What to DoThe 340-seat Fels Planetarium, established in 1933, features entertaining and educational presentations on astronomy using computer animated, video and laser projections onto the dome ceiling.
User Reviews for Franklin Institute Science Museum
05/02/2008 Posted by Iamamom
I was really offended that the museum felt it was acceptable to provide visitors to the Star Wars Exhibit's final weekend a 'leftover' experience. While the exhibit itself was as everyone else enjoyed it during its time in Philly, the Star Wars shop was utterly pathetic. The museum WANTED to sell out of everything. Meaning, those of us paying to visit and traveling to visit during the exhibit's final weekend do not get the same experience that those who went early on received. My four year old son was really looking forward to this aspect of the exhibit and because the museum was more concerned with itself than its guests, all he got to see in the shop were a few random pet costumes. We were NOT pleased at all and recommend to anyone wanting the whole experience NOT to go to the museum during an exhibit's final days.
12/09/2005 Posted by may_may0717
If you are looking for somewhere to go so you and your kids can have fun. It is the Franklin INstitute. There are thinks you and your kids can enjoy all day. Don't forget about the little diner for lunch !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So go if you get a chance
Schedule
| 11/02/2008 | The Real Pirates Exhibit |
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| 9:00 am | ||
| 11/02/2008 | Tuttleman IMAX Theater |
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| 9:00 am |
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