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The Franklin Institute


222 N. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-448-1200
Museum Website

  • Museum Day Hours of Operation
  • 9:30am - 5:00pm




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Pennsylvania's most visited museum, The Franklin Institute was established in 1824 in the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin. In addition to exciting interactive exhibits on astronomy, physics and electricity, it's also home to the famous walk-through Giant Heart, the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, Fels Planetarium and IMAX theater.




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