The Franklin Institute
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As the most visited museum in Pennsylvania and a top-five tourist destination in the City of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is one of the leading science centers in the country, and serves as a prominent educational and cultural resource.
As the most visited museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a top-five tourist destination in the City of Philadelphia, The Franklin Institute is one of the leading science centers in the country, and serves as both a prominent educational and cultural resource, and as an anchor of the local economy.
At The Franklin Institute, we help people understand science and technology in ways that empower them to make decisions about critical issues that affect their lives. We also participate in and advocate for the free exchange of evidence-based, peer-reviewed scientific research and ideas. The Institute is proud to welcome all who are curious, and to continue Benjamin Franklinâs legacy of lifelong learning, as we have done for 193 years.
Mission: In the spirit of inquiry and discovery embodied by Benjamin Franklin, the mission of The Franklin Institute is to inspire a passion for learning about science and technology.
Operating as usual
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said "Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve". This year, there a variety of VIRTUAL ways to volunteer - explore volunteer.globalcitizen365.org/ to learn more.
âThe Franklin Institute has always held a special place in our hearts. We knew that any time we had the opportunity to attend, we were guaranteed to have a unique and remarkable experience.â It doesnât get any more unique than this â congratulations to Jefin and Milie on their engagement! What a wonderful way to begin 2021.
As anticipation builds for this long-awaited wedding season, we are thrilled to help our couples say âI doâ in our museumâs extraordinary setting! If you are looking to host your wedding celebration, we are ready for you! Contact [email protected] or 215-448-1165 to get started.
Our doors will be OPEN on Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Come visit us January 18 and explore our interactive exhibits, enjoy the Creation Station for Tots, experience mesmerizing Planetarium and Live Science shows, and so much more! fi.edu
Artist Dyymond Whipper-Young is on her way to breaking the world record! Check out the amazing behind-the-scenes shot below! Learn more about our upcoming Crayola IDEAworks exhibition: fi.edu/exhibit/crayola-ideaworks
Get ready for Ben's 315 birthday! Register for a FREE live-streaming presentation on January 15, hosted by Celebration! of Benjamin Franklin, Founder. This annual event highlights a theme that connects Franklinâs work to current social issues and concerns. franklincelebration.org
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Cheers to CBS Philly for exploring creativity with us!
The Franklin Institute is preparing to spark our creativity and imagination next month with the world premiere of Crayola Ideaworks: The Creativity ExhibitionâŹ
COVID-19 Updates
What does it take to make millions of doses of vaccines? Our Chief Bioscientist talks with Dr. Guy Padbury, senior vice president of preclinical development at Merck, about vaccine production, the new strain of the virus, and the science behind the latest news.
COVID-19 Updates
What does it take to make millions of doses of vaccines? Our Chief Bioscientist talks with Dr. Guy Padbury, senior vice president of preclinical development at Merck, about vaccine production, the new strain of the virus, and the science behind the latest news.
"Like the upcoming Crayola IDEAworks exhibition and experiences throughout The Franklin Institute, I want this drawing to inspire people of all ages to find their creative pulse and empower creative thinking, vision, and imagination." --Dyymond Whipper-Young
Follow along all week as we break this world record!
Crayola #creativity #imagination http://bit.ly/2N05P2L
Dr. Jayatri Das is back! What does it take to make millions of doses of vaccines? Our Chief Bioscientist talks with Dr. Guy Padbury, senior vice president of preclinical development at Merck, about vaccine production, the new strain of the virus, and the science behind the latest news. Join us LIVE Wednesday at 3pm. Bring your questions! facebook.com/TheFranklinInstitute/live_videos
Creativity is innately inside all of us...we just need to ignite it! To celebrate our upcoming special exhibit "Crayola IDEAworks: The Creativity Exhibition," we are currently attempting to break the record for world's largest drawing by an individual. The current record is 6118.96 square feet.
Philadelphia artist and teacher Dyymond Whipper-Young is working on a 6,450 square foot canvas. Dyymond, The Franklin Institute and Crayola IDEAworks are in the process of breaking the world record inside The Mandell Center gallery right now!
Did you know that we have awesome interactive activities from our 'Your Brain' exhibit that you can try at home? Whether youâre connecting brain cells or playing with faces, what you learn will literally change your mind! fi.edu/your-brain/interactives #FranklinatHome
Science making magic real today at The Franklin Institute. Come play tomorrow - we are open 10-6 on Sundays!
New Exhibit! During the last decade, artificial intelligence or âAIâ has jumped from the pages of science fiction right into our homes. The latest iteration of Now/Next takes a deep dive into the AI technologies that are already part of our everyday lives and imagines a future in which this powerful tool enables a greater understanding of ourselves and our world. fi.edu/exhibit/now-next
#FoundattheFranklin: this is called Newton's Jawn. These unique pieces echo concepts of falling objects, chain reactions, and transfer of energy. Come explore for yourself in Sir Isaac's Loft! Tickets: fi.edu
Night Skies @ Home
Tonight, Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts will explore Perihelion, the point when the Earth is closest to the Sun, which happens about two weeks after the December solstice. He'll also provide sky observing highlights for 2021. Bring your questions!
Night Skies @ Home
Tonight, Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts will explore Perihelion, the point when the Earth is closest to the Sun, which happens about two weeks after the December solstice. He'll also provide sky observing highlights for 2021. Bring your questions!
Science education couldnât be more important as we endure the COVID-19 pandemic | Opinion
"Never has science mattered more, and never has it been more critical to build community science literacy. " Op-ed written by our President and CEO Larry Dubinski for Philadelphia Inquirer .
www-inquirer-com.cdn.ampproject.org As we emerge from this current crisis, increased philanthropic investment from the private and public sector is essential for STEM education.
Science education couldnât be more important as we endure the COVID-19 pandemic | Opinion
"Never has science mattered more, and never has it been more critical to build community science literacy. Itâs our best chance, our fighting chance, at finally overcoming the COVID-19 pandemic and conquering future threats of this magnitude." Op-ed written by our President and CEO Larry Dubinski for Philadelphia Inquirer.
inquirer.com As we emerge from this current crisis, increased philanthropic investment from the private and public sector is essential for STEM education.
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Frozen Fun!
Enjoy an Ice Sculpting and Artist Q&A with world renowned ice sculptor Peter Slavin of Iceicephilly.
Frozen Fun: Tune in LIVE today for an Ice Sculpting and Artist Q&A with world-renowned ice sculptor Peter Slavin of Iceicephilly! He will sculpt a frosty creation and answer your questions about the science of the sculpt. Visit facebook.com/TheFranklinInstitute/live_videos at 2pm.
The banners make it official! Doors open at 10am! We are so excited to welcome our guests back. Come celebrate science safely with us! Advance tickets are required: fi.edu
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Join me on Thursday evening, 7:45p for all things astronomical and an overview of 2021âs sky events. Bring a friend and your questions!
Gaze at the Night Skies and Unwind With a Yoga Class
Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts is back January 7 and The New York Times highlighted it! He will explore Perihelion, the point when the Earth is closest to the Sun, which happens about two weeks after the December solstice. He'll also provide sky observing highlights for 2021. Tune in to facebook.com/TheFranklinInstitute/live_videos at 7:45pm.
nytimes.com This week, learn about the history of vaccines, explore Mammoth Hot Springs or learn to code.
Tinker Tuesday: Snowball Catapult
Wish you could have a snowball fight right now? Try making a snowball catapult! #FranklinFrost
EXCITING NEWS! Doors open Wednesday, January 6 at 10:00 am. Enjoy mesmerizing planetarium shows, Live Science Shows, and of course our permanent exhibits. PLUS don't miss our newest Now/Next installment: Artificial Intelligence! Advance tickets required: fi.edu
#FoundattheFranklin Cold winter days call for cozy nights watching movies. Our collection includes many early film apparatuses, such as this section of a Lubin Camera (FI Catalog # 89-2). Siegmund Lubin (1851-1923) founded his first âopen-airedâ movie studio on the roof of 912 Arch Street in the late 1800s. By 1910, Lubin constructed one of the first modern movie studios on 20th & Indiana and coined the name âLubinvilleâ. It is likely that over 1,000 films were created at Lubinville, but a tragic fire in 1914 destroyed most of the negatives.
We made it! Happy New Year to our entire community! Let's go 2021! #benswordsofwisdom đâ¨âď¸
In these final hours of 2020, we want to offer our heartfelt thanks for your support. While we are closed, museums are depending on your generosity. Your MATCHED gifts help us to provide digital science education now, and be prepared to reopen when it's time. fi.edu/support
Countdown to 2020!
Join us as we say goodbye to 2020 the best way we know how - with a bang!
Get Ready for the Final 2020 Countdown!
Ball Explosions. Fire. Smoke... Our goodbye to 2020. Need we say more? Tune in at noon on December 31!
What the Dippinâ Dots âcold chainâ can teach us about COVID-19 vaccines
Curious about the vaccine shipping process? Ice cream may have some insight! #scienceiseverywhere
popsci.com The new COVID-19 vaccine requires a "cold chain" to maintain its quality in transit. Confused? Look to Dippin' Dots for answers.
Tinker Challenge: Buzzy Bee
What's that buzz? Is it a brand new year?! We've got a fun new Tinker challenge to help you celebrate! #FranklinFrost
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