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For one day only, science gets dangerously fun. Experience Caution! Don’t Try This at Home Day, a sizzling spectacle packed with wild, over-the-top experiments you should absolutely not attempt in your kitchen. Must-see danger zones include: A 500-ball blast triggered by ultra cold Liquid Nitrogen A 42-foot Messy drop of Jell-O, slime, possibly […]
Get Moving at Franklin Fitness Day! On Saturday, July 26, from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m, get ready to flex your muscles and your brain at Franklin Fitness Day, a high-energy celebration of movement, health, and science! Highlighting the science discovered within BODY WORLDS: Vital […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join volunteers from PNC Bank for an engaging storytelling session that will captivate young minds.
Join volunteers from PNC Bank for an engaging storytelling session that will captivate young minds.
Join volunteers from PNC Bank for an engaging storytelling session that will captivate young minds.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join volunteers from PNC Bank for an engaging storytelling session that will captivate young minds.
Join volunteers from PNC Bank for an engaging storytelling session that will captivate young minds.
Join volunteers from PNC Bank for an engaging storytelling session that will captivate young minds.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Franklin Institute invites families to explore the fascinating BODY WORLDS: Vital exhibition. This unique experience features real human specimens that reveal the intricate workings of our bodies.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
