The Franklin Institute Block Party: A Summer Celebration

Philly knows how to throw a party, and this year, The Franklin Institute is taking the celebration outdoors to celebrate the start to summer. On Saturday, June 20, Philadelphia’s iconic science museum transforms into an afternoon of live music, and hands-on science. With programming for every age, the festivities will spread across the front steps, atrium, and museum grounds.

Rain or shine, the fun goes on.

Featured Programming:

• Science of Soccer featuring The Philadelphia Union: Explore the physics of force, motion, friction, and reaction time through hands-on soccer activities. Discover how every pass, kick, and goal is live STEM in action.
• Weather Science Show with NBC10 Meteorologist Justin Godynick: Ever wondered what actually goes into making a storm? NBC10’s Justin Godynick joins us for a live show that breaks down the recipe.
• Stoop Dance Party featuring DJ Ben Arsenal: Kick off Summer with a full-on dance party on The Franklin Institute’s iconic front steps.
• Solar Viewing only at The Franklin Institute: On the eve of summer solstice — our longest day of sunlight — take a safe, telescope-assisted look at the star at the center of it all.
• Soap Bubble Monster: An explosive, sudsy science demonstration followed by open bubble play. Giant foam, giant fun — and actual science behind every bubble.
• PNC Grow Up Great Activities presented by PNC Bank.