Get Moving at Franklin Fitness Day! Saturday, July 26, 2025 | 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 […]
Warning: Extreme Science Ahead 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. We’re lighting things on fire, launching objects into the sky, and creating explosions that push the limits of chemistry […]
Second ThursdaysTFI | 18+ Evening Event July 10, August 14 and September 11 | 5:30 - 9:00 pm Thursday night plans? Handled! Second ThursdaysTFI is your chance to experience The Franklin Institute like never before. Think rooftop sunsets, explosive experiments, and cocktails that hit just right. No kids. Just you and the Giant Heart—only […]
Celebrate the art of transformation. Costumes are encouraged for this Halloween-inspired Science After Hours. Channel an alter ego or push fashion beyond its limit, this is your space to experiment without rules! From bold fashion to animal mimicry to playful imagination, explore the limitless creativity of becoming someone, or something, entirely new. Your Ticket Includes: […]
Celebrate the spooky season with a day full of fall-inspired activities and Halloween fun for all ages. From hands-on programming to festive photo opportunities, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy. Featured Programming: That’s Gross! Live Science Show: Get ready to laugh, learn, and squirm as we uncover the grossest secrets hiding inside (and outside) of us. […]
Raise a glass to the end of Prohibition and toast to the stars. It’s a celebration of cosmic proportions, and you’re all invited! Sip craft cocktails from local distilleries, enjoy rooftop stargazing by telescope, mesmerizing Planetarium shows, hands-on science demonstrations, live music, and more. It’s a night of history, taste, and wonder — all in […]
It's Ben's Birthday, You're Invited! Join us in celebration of Philadelphia’s favorite founding father and our very own namesake on his 320th birthday. This lively birthday bash is packed with hands-on fun, games, and music, plus a few surprises! Bonus Fun: Dress like Ben! Creative Franklin-inspired looks are encouraged. Featured Programming: Debut of Franklin’s Spark: […]
There’s no stopping brainy fun on Pi Day! Don’t be irrational and join us for Brain Awareness Day with a Pi Day twist! Let’s get rolling into the world of neuroscience with hands-on activities, engaging demonstrations, and expert dissections. On this day, you can have your Pi and eat it too! The Philadelphia Chapter of […]
Celebrate International Astronomy Day at The Franklin Institute. Spend the day unlocking the mysteries of the universe across four floors of out-of-this-world experiences, including the two-story Wondrous Space exhibit, Fels Planetarium, and the Holt & Miller Observatory. Featured Programming: Solar Viewing in Science Park: Safely view the sun with telescopes and custom solar-viewing tents. Space Suit Show: Do you have what […]
