The Benjamin Franklin National Memorial will be closed on April 29 and 30, and the entire museum will be closed on Thursday, May 1, for The Franklin Institute Awards Ceremony.
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The Franklin Institute Awards
Please join us online to celebrate the 2025 Franklin Institute Laureates. The ceremony will be livestreamed on Thursday, May 1 at 7:00 pm.
Second Thursdays TFI
Join us for extended hours exclusively for our 18+ adult audience! Explore the exhibits, sip something delicious, and soak up the fun — no kids required.
Live Science Shows
Experience the thrill of live science as our science performers bring scientific concepts to life through captivating demonstrations and interactive experiments.
Plan Your Visit
Admission to The Franklin Institute includes access to three floors of hands-on science exhibits and experiences.
222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Open Daily, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
BODY WORLDS: Vital Additional Evening Hours: Thursdays - Saturdays, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm (last entry ticket at 6:30 pm).
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The Franklin Institute Awards
The Franklin Institute congratulates The Franklin Institute Awards Class of 2025! Please join us in celebrating our newest laureates for their remarkable achievements during The Franklin Institute Awards Week—April 28–May 2, 2025.
The Franklin Institute's Approach
Science Education
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.
