The Franklin Institute

Some dads teach life lessons. Some dads teach the scientific method.

This Father’s Day, celebrate those in your life who encouraged curiosity, inspired discovery, and never stopped asking “what happens if…”

Bring Dad to The Franklin Institute and make new memories together.

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Philly knows how to welcome summer.

On Saturday, June 20, The Franklin Institute transforms into a celebration of science, featuring live music, giant bubbles, solar viewing, interactive activities, and special guests throughout the museum grounds.

Featuring live DJ sets, a live weather science show with NBC10's Justin Gozdzicki, solar viewing, soccer science with the Philadelphia Union, giant bubbles, and hands-on activities for all ages.

Bring your friends, bring your family, and kick off the season with us. 11 am – 3 pm.

Get tickets now at fi.edu.

From school trips to hands-on discoveries, The Franklin Institute has been part of the journey.

Now it’s your turn to come back and experience it again—with even more to explore.

🔭 Plan your next visit: fi.edu

Could Derrick Pitts predict NASA's Artemis III crew before the official announcement? 🚀

We put the Chief Astronomer to the test and asked him to name the astronauts he thought would be selected for one of the most anticipated missions in modern space exploration.

Watch to see how many he got right, and where NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration surprised everyone.