The Franklin Institute
Science Museum
Logan Square, Philadelphia
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"Must check out the electricity exhibit and the giant heart!"(10 Tips)
"The Jurassic World special exhibit was super cool!"(7 Tips)
"The old planetarium is very nice"(6 Tips)
"Everything great, especially science after hours, check it out"(3 Tips)
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Everything great, especially science after hours, check it out
Clementine MottolaDecember 28, 2012An extra three dollars a ticket to buy online &/or over the phone, plus another three dollars service charge. Lines are extremely long but move extremely quickly!
Designs the Italian genius drew but never built come to life 100s of years later in "Leonardo da Vinci's Exhibit," now thru May 22. Harpsichord-viola, a mechanical lion, flying machines + more! Read more
Tiffany AbbeyNovember 23, 2012Great for kids!! Not your typical museum and cleaner than children's museums I've been to.
The Transit NavigatorAugust 15, 2011If you like science, you'll be impressed with the awesome exhibits, demonstrations, and other things you'll see!
JenniferJuly 18, 2013If you're a tourist, avoid coming on wkday in summertime while summer camps are in session. This place is swarmed and you can't get through any exhibits without kids bumping into u or cutting lines- Pennsylvania's most-visited museum, The Franklin Institute is one of 55+ orgs in the inaugural Philadelphia Science Festival (April 15-28, 2011). Check philasciencefest.org for a list of their events. Read more
Despite being filled with obnoxious camp groups in the summer, it's still a blast.
GE AviationOctober 20, 2011The Franklin Airshow Exhibit is one of the coolest aviation stops in the US, displaying the history of powered flight from a 1911 Wright Model B Flyer to modern jets!
WorldStridesApril 5, 2011Explore Franklin Institute, the museum that pioneered “hands-on” science with exhibits including Railroad Hall, Aviation Hall, Exploration Hall, Cyberzone, Wonderland of Science, and an IMAX theatre.
NBC PhiladelphiaAugust 5, 2011On January 1, 1934, The Franklin Institute Science Museum opened to the public, making it one of the first hands-on science museums in the United States. Read more- Clementine MottolaDecember 28, 2012Employees were all really friendly & helpful. Very knowledgeable about everything!
Campbell BirdJanuary 23, 2017If the Jurassic Park exhibit is still there, please go. It's incredible.- Marie BNovember 5, 2011Always something different. Giant heart is a big attraction, you've been warned. Check out the special exhibits that go in there...they are worth the money.
Luke O'NeillMarch 16, 2015Science after dark was wayyy more popular than I would have thought, which is was a pleasant surprise.
HeatherMarch 18, 2013The Franklin's "camp-ins" are well organized and so much fun - haven't you always wanted to spend a night at a museum?
MazilNovember 14, 2014BODY WORLDS: Animal Inside Out was a bit disappointing. Exhibits themselves were good, but signage and extra information was poorly written and put together. We felt it wasn't worth the entry cost.
The bathrooms in the Franklin are kinda gross and need to be cleaned better. The men's bathroom floor was completely sticky and it smelled. Very unfortunate for a cool place with excellent exhibits.
Leonard HansonAugust 18, 2014A fun day out but exhibits lean towards the younger visitors and too many of them aren't working and need repair.
KathrynApril 6, 2012Not enough dinosaurs in the Giant Mysterious Dinosaurs exhibit!! Save your money and watch Jurassic park..but body worlds was amazing when it was here bring it back!
Davneet KohliFebruary 18, 2015Lines can be long. Buy tickets online instead. Membership for 2 ppl is only $75 for the year.
Kevin HaughwoutJanuary 6, 2016Even as I grow older, the giant heart never gets old (it just feels smaller!)
Weston ChambersApril 1, 2015Museum, interesting, fun for all ages, after hours monthly adult parties
Hamid AliMay 21, 2023Pakistani Wedding in the Franklin Institute! THIS IS FREEDOM AND LIBERTY, BABY!!! #FranklinInstitute
Stephen PelusoOctober 13, 2016The worst part about the Franklin Institute is that there's too much to see and do in one trip. If your going i recommend catching a train or an Uber to avoid the terrible city parking.
Clint McGuireJune 15, 2011If you don't walk through the heart or get a pic of the Franklin statue, you need to go back.
NBC PoliticsJune 14, 2012Mitt Romney addressed the Tri-State Tea Party Caucus at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on April 16, 2012. http://NBCpolitics.com
Sara VisomirskiFebruary 16, 2010Went here a TON as a kid-- now want to take my kids there! I'll never forget the 'smell' of the enormous heart that you walk through to learn about aortas and ventricles.
RCSeptember 27, 2015I grew up going here. Your kids will like it if you can get them off their iPads.
- Clementine MottolaDecember 28, 2012Moved around most of their penny machines! I got 17 new designs. Machine with one design by stairs is unfortunately broken :(
EttractionsNovember 23, 2010Groups receive special discounts when visiting The Franklin! Groups must have 15 or more people to receive group rates. Read more
Alex MurphyMarch 20, 2013Try going on a weekday or late afternoon. More kids = more noise and germs.
Aaron CJuly 16, 2015Never again. Overrun with unsupervised camp kids. Parking garage is poorly ran. Don't lose your ticket after paying because they won't let you leave even though they're the ones you paid!!
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"Get there early, sit as close to the center as you can without having the projection booth in your way. Sitting by the bottom will hurt your neck over time."
Alex Murphy - 7.5
"See a show when Simon is the technician; he's awesome."
Janine Lion - 7.1
"Will definitely begin to treat my heart well-- exercise, low fat diet, limit alcoholic beverages!"
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Conner Watson - 8.3
"The movie at the end is worth the whole visit alone. Great piece of history and appreciation of our liberties."
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Christine Wolfe - 9.3
"Cezanne art work is my favorite, and the replicas of bedrooms, ect during different time periods is something you do not want to miss!"
Stephanie Smith - 8.7
"On a sunny morning, go over to the fountain and sit with a book. The water sprays are the most relaxing thing in the city."
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