The Best Things To Do in Philadelphia with Kids

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Science After Hours: Booms & Blooms at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Science After Hours is BACK—and it's blooming with Science After Hours: Booms & Blooms at the Franklin Institute! Get ready for a night of explosive science, vibrant colors, and dazzling discoveries at the museum. Explore exhibits overflowing with activities, partner with PHS to experience the […]

Mister John’s Music at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Nurture your child's growth with Mister John's Music at the Franklin Institute! Through engaging songs, movement, and rhythm, these classes promote social-emotional development, enhance brain function, and strengthen motor and language skills. Join us for a fun-filled experience with puppets, props, and lots of musical […]

Mister John’s Music at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Nurture your child's growth with Mister John's Music at the Franklin Institute! Through engaging songs, movement, and rhythm, these classes promote social-emotional development, enhance brain function, and strengthen motor and language skills. Join us for a fun-filled experience with puppets, props, and lots of musical […]

Mister John’s Music at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Nurture your child's growth with Mister John's Music at the Franklin Institute! Through engaging songs, movement, and rhythm, these classes promote social-emotional development, enhance brain function, and strengthen motor and language skills. Join us for a fun-filled experience with puppets, props, and lots of musical […]

Mister John’s Music at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Nurture your child's growth with Mister John's Music at the Franklin Institute! Through engaging songs, movement, and rhythm, these classes promote social-emotional development, enhance brain function, and strengthen motor and language skills. Join us for a fun-filled experience with puppets, props, and lots of musical […]

Mister John’s Music at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Nurture your child's growth with Mister John's Music at the Franklin Institute! Through engaging songs, movement, and rhythm, these classes promote social-emotional development, enhance brain function, and strengthen motor and language skills. Join us for a fun-filled experience with puppets, props, and lots of musical […]

Mister John’s Music at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Nurture your child's growth with Mister John's Music at the Franklin Institute! Through engaging songs, movement, and rhythm, these classes promote social-emotional development, enhance brain function, and strengthen motor and language skills. Join us for a fun-filled experience with puppets, props, and lots of musical […]

Mister John’s Music at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Nurture your child's growth with Mister John's Music at the Franklin Institute! Through engaging songs, movement, and rhythm, these classes promote social-emotional development, enhance brain function, and strengthen motor and language skills. Join us for a fun-filled experience with puppets, props, and lots of musical […]

Mister John’s Music at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Nurture your child's growth with Mister John's Music at the Franklin Institute! Through engaging songs, movement, and rhythm, these classes promote social-emotional development, enhance brain function, and strengthen motor and language skills. Join us for a fun-filled experience with puppets, props, and lots of musical […]

Spring Break at The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Make your spring break unforgettable with a journey of discovery at The Franklin Institute! Explore the vastness of space in Wondrous Space, delve into the human body's intricacies in BODY WORLDS: Vital, and witness the evolution of innovation in the Hamilton Collections Gallery. This spring […]

Brain Awareness Day at the Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Discover the secrets of the brain with leading experts! The Philadelphia Chapter of the Society for Neuroscience, in partnership with Temple University and Cooper Medical School, presents Brain Awareness Day at The Franklin Institute. Engage in fascinating neuroscience activities, including holding preserved animal brains and […]

Meet Phang and the Philadelphia Union at The Franklin Institute

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Experience a thrilling mix of sports and science! Join The Franklin Institute and the Philadelphia Union on Friday, March 14th, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet Union player Nathan Harriel and mascot Phang, participate in engaging activities, and snag some cool giveaways. Plus, explore […]

Event Series Franklin Fright

Franklin Fright

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Event Series Franklin Fright

Franklin Fright

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Event Series Franklin Fright

Franklin Fright

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Event Series Franklin Fright

Franklin Fright

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Event Series Franklin Fright

Franklin Fright

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Event Series Franklin Fright

Franklin Fright

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Event Series Franklin Fright

Franklin Fright

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

Event Series Franklin Fright

Franklin Fright

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate the spookiest season of the year at Franklin Fright! Join us every weekend in October for trick-or-treating throughout the museum, Halloween-inspired live science shows, and more! 

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]

The Art of the Brick

Franklin Institute 222 North 20th St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Named one of CNN's Top Ten "Global Must-See Exhibitions," The Art of the Brick exhibit by artist Nathan Sawaya is a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. From child's toy to sophisticated art form and beyond, the […]