The Franklin Institute
Tourist attraction
Closed Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30 a.m.
About
Kid-friendly, interactive science museum. Lively, family-friendly science museum with many interactive exhibits & displays plus a planetarium.
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What to bring
▼Based on this location and its activities, here's what you might want to bring:
- Comfortable shoes for walking
Best times to visit
▼To avoid crowds at The Franklin Institute:
- Weekday mornings are typically less crowded
- Avoid peak lunch/dinner hours if this is a restaurant
- Check their social media for special events that might increase attendance
Age appropriateness
▼This location is generally recommended for:
Toddlers (0-2)Preschoolers (3-5)Elementary (6-10)Tweens (11-13)Teens (14+)
Details
- Address222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103, United States
- 📞Phone(215) 448-1200
- 🕒HoursMonday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Tuesday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Wednesday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Thursday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Friday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Saturday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.Sunday:9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Features
Service options
- Onsite services: Onsite services available
Highlights
- Live performances: Has live performances
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance: Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot: Has wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom: Has wheelchair-accessible washroom
Offerings
- Gift shop: Has gift shop
Amenities
- Cafe: Has cafe
- Offers tours: Offers tours
- Restaurant: Has restaurant
- Washroom: Has washroom
- Wi-Fi: Has Wi-Fi
Crowd
- Family-friendly: Family-friendly
Children
- Good for kids: Good for kids
Parking
- Paid parking garage: Paid parking garage
- Paid parking lot: Paid parking lot
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