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Science Museum
Logan Square, Philadelphia
The experts at visitPA and Michelin Travel & Lifestyle recommend this place
"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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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.
NBC PoliticsJune 14, 2012President Obama held a fundraiser at The Franklin Institute in Philadelphia on June 12, 2012.
EttractionsNovember 23, 2010Groups receive special discounts when visiting The Franklin! Groups must have 15 or more people to receive group rates. Read more
Danilo Crnogorac [SU7]September 3, 2014
Clementine MottolaDecember 28, 2012Moved around most of their penny machines! I got 17 new designs. Machine with one design by stairs is unfortunately broken :(
The White HouseJune 19, 2012President Obama delivers remarks to graduating students of the Science Leadership Academy. Read more
Cory BrownFebruary 11, 2012If ur kids are 1-5 years old leave em home. This isn't Sesame Street fools!
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!!
Myheartmap ChallengeFebruary 4, 2012Check out MyHeartMap.org to help Locate defibrillators and win money
Jennifer DiGiovacchinoSeptember 9, 2010Stop by Frog Burger while your there and try the "Love Burger"
ChevroletSeptember 20, 2010Opened in 1824, Nikola Tesla demonstrated the first wireless telegraph here in 1884.
Terri OlenskiFebruary 16, 2010Great adventure throughout......lots to do and see, great for all ages.
Don't go in the brain if your taller than 4ft. Trust me bad idea.
Kevin DonahueJuly 21, 2012At Foodworks, yes to spicy chili and pizza slices, bug no to the fries (cold and tasteless, say my companions)
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"Awesome place! Very interesting. A little over priced for such a small museum though."
Jamie Bell - 8.9
"Many of the museum’s live animals are featured in shows throughout the day. Don’t miss the small but dazzling gem and crystal collection."
Visit Philly - 7.6
"Great hidden gem most people outside Philly don't know about."
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- 9.3
"Fab place for lunch! We had the best donuts ever and delicious cookies. Fun to walk around too and sample food on the way."
Simone van Den Berg - 8.7
"Great views of the city, a nice way to cool off, and a good place to achieve zen after dark."
Dennis B - 9.3
"What a great mueseum!! So much to see and the staff was very helpful. Highlight was seeing Diana by Saint Gaudens."
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