Franklin Institute
A classic science museum named for Benjamin Franklin, with a giant walk-through heart, a steam locomotive and a planetarium.
- Open
- Every day
- Price
- Paid; extra for the planetarium and special exhibitions
- Time Needed
- 3 hours
- Address
- 222 N 20th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- On Logan Circle, a 10-minute walk from City Hall; bus 33 or 38.
- Accessibility
- Fully accessible.
Why Go
One of the oldest science centers in the country, with hands-on exhibits for all ages: the Giant Heart, a Baldwin locomotive you can climb into, the Fels Planetarium and a huge marble statue of Franklin in the rotunda.
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