The Franklin Institute

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  • Address: 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
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  • Timings: 09:30 am - 05:00 pm Details
  • Phone: 1215-4481200
  • Ticket Price: 16 USD
  • Time Required: 03:00 Hrs
  • Tags: Science Museums, Observatory, Planetarium , Theatre, Family And Kids
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Benjamin Franklin was noted for his immense interest in science. That’s why they fittingly named this place after him. Established in 1824, the institute is famous for “using hands on interactive displays before it was cool.” As a result, the place has been historically used to demonstrate ground breaking new technology or discoveries in Science. It’s Science Museum is it’s main tourist draw – and it’s utterly fascinating. The exhibits include Electricity (Franklin’s discover of Electricity), Changing Earth ( the power of natural phenomena on the Earth), The Franklin Airshow, the Giant Heart, The Joel M. Bloom observatory, the Sports Challenge, The Train Factory, Sir Isaac’s Loft (create you own unique art and science masterpiece), Space Command and the Amazing machine. There’s also an awesome domed IMAX theatre in what is America’s second oldest planetarium. This place is riveting – no matter if you’re a kid or an adult!

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The Franklin Institute Travel Tips

  • Ticketing Details: Children aged 3-11 - $13

Entrance Ticket Details For The Franklin Institute

  • Children aged (3-11) : USD 13

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  • The Franklin Institute Address: 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
  • The Franklin Institute Contact Number: 1215-4481200
  • The Franklin Institute Timing: 09:30 am - 05:00 pm
  • The Franklin Institute Price: 16 USD
  • Best time to visit The Franklin Institute(preferred time): 10:00 am - 01:00 pm
  • Time required to visit The Franklin Institute: 03:00 Hrs
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  • 41.25% of people who visit Philadelphia include The Franklin Institute in their plan

  • 53.9% of people start their The Franklin Institute visit around 09 AM - 10 AM

  • People usually take around 3 Hrs to see The Franklin Institute

Monday, Tuesday and Friday

84.73% of people prefer to travel by car while visiting The Franklin Institute

People normally club together Philadelphia Zoo and Mutter Museum while planning their visit to The Franklin Institute.

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  • is this a place for children ages-5-11?If not any suggestions on a better place to visit while we are in town Thank You

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    • I am not sure about a 5-year-old, but there are some fun hands-on exhibits in the Franklin Institute that kids will enjoy. I would suggest visiting Please Touch Museum, Philadelphia Zoo, Spruce Street Harbor Park, and The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University as well. These places are ideal for kids of different age groups. 

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