The Franklin Institute

222 N 20th St, at Race St, 19103 Phone: 2154481200 Timings: Closed until 9:30am Days: Mon–Sun, Open: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM http://www2.fi.edu

About

The Franklin Institute (named after the noted American scientist and statesman Benjamin Franklin) is a museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and one of the oldest centers of science education and development in the United States, dating to 1824. The Institute also houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.
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Must do

"must have 15 or more people to receive group rates"

"must visit with family and friends"

Avoid doing this

"avoid coming on wkday in summertime while summer camps are in session"

Did you know?

"did you know? opened in 1934, the institute was one of the first hands-on science museums in the u"

Useful Tips

"the turtleman imax theatre is the best imax theatre ever!"

"great family trip, had a great time!"

What people dont like

"- green guide editor"

"don't go in the imax theater, unless you know it won't make you sick!"

"its the shit."

"sick!"

"working hard"

"this place is swarmed and you can't get through any exhibits without kids bumping into u or cutting lines"

"machine with one design by stairs is unfortunately broken :("

"exhibit people are very frustrating"

"at foodworks, yes to spicy chili and pizza slices, bug no to the fries (cold and tasteless, say my companions)"

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