The Franklin Institute
The Franklin Institute is a renowned science museum and centre of science education and research in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is one of the oldest and leading institutions in the United States. It is named after Benjamin Franklin and houses the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial.
Address: 222 North 20th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
Phone: (215) 448-1200
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Green Family Foundation, Firstrust Bank Award $360,000 in Scholarships to 18 High School Seniors
In a powerful celebration of leadership, academic achievement, and commitment to serving their communities, the Green Family Foundation and Firstrust Bank awarded $360,000 in scholarships…
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PECO Announces Transition of President and CEO David Vahos to Special Advisor to Exelon’s President and CEO
PECO President and CEO David Vahos will transition to the role of Special Advisor to Exelon President and CEO Calvin Butler. Mike Innocenzo, Exelon’s Chief…
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New Temporary Pop-Up Museum Coming to Market East This Summer Amid Revitalization Efforts
Revisit 1876, a new pop-up museum exhibition set to open in late June is part of the city’s efforts to revitalize the struggling Market East…
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4 Philadelphia Museums Make USA TODAY’s 10Best List
USA TODAY has named four Philadelphia museums to its “10Best” list of museums, writes Damon C. Williams for Philly Burbs. Readers and the voting public…
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Why Benjamin Franklin Chose Philadelphia: How a Boston Childhood Led Him to America’s Greatest Colonial City
Benjamin Franklin’s story usually begins with the famous scenes: the lightning rod, the Pennsylvania Gazette, the founding of the American Philosophical Society, or the long…
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Philadelphia Named One of the 100 Best Cities in the World, See Where It Ranks
A new report ranking the 100 best cities in the world based on livability, lovability, and prosperity includes the City of Brotherly Love as one…
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Philadelphia Leadership: David Fair, Executive Director, Turning Points for Children
David Fair, Executive Director at Turning Points for Children, spoke with PHILADELPHIA Today about growing up attending Catholic school in Southwest Philadelphia, coming out as…
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Philadelphia is Among America’s Top Travel Destinations, Here’s Why
Philadelphia is one of the greatest cities in America and among the top travel destinations for a variety of reasons, writes Allie Forge for PhillyBite…
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Franklin Institute, Comcast NBCUniversal Collab On New Theme Park Exhibit, Will Debut in 2026
The Franklin Institute and Comcast NBCUniversal are collaborating on a new exhibit that highlights the creation of theme parks, writes Cherise Lynch for NBC10 Philadelphia.…
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Colleen Wolfe Talks NFL Stardom, Hoagies, and Her Montco Roots
Colleen Wolfe may be thriving in Los Angeles with her NFL Network position and a new spot on Roku, but the Montco native is still…
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Discover Fairmount: Underrated Museums, Lush Parks, and Outstanding Food in Philly’s Laid-Back Corner
Fairmount delivers a rare mix of overlooked museums, standout parks, and stellar spots to eat and drink, all of which are tied together by a…
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‘Abbott Elementary’ Has Several Philly Connections, But Just How Much?
West Philadelphia native Quinta Brunson is the star, executive producers, and writer of hit ABC show, Abbott Elementary. In the show, she pays homage to…
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Franklin Institute to Bring Back Controversial ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibit
The Franklin Institute science museum in Philadelphia will once again host the controversial exhibit “Body Worlds” starting next month, writes Victor Fiorillo for Philadelphia Magazine.…
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Find Unique Holiday Gifts at These Philly Museum Gift Shops
If you’re struggling to find the perfect holiday gifts, a visit to one of Philadelphia’s museum gift shops might be just what you need, writes…
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Philadelphia Shatters Tourism Records in Summer 2024, Driven by Major Events and International Travel
Philadelphia’s summer of 2024 was one for the record books. Thanks to a combination of major events, a thriving hospitality sector, and expanded international travel…
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On the Busiest Travel Day of the Year, Philly’s Tourism Community Stays Home to Give Back
Over one and a half million convention attendees and international tourists visited Philadelphia last year, resulting in an economic impact of more than $1 billion.…
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Early Movie Projector Landed Its Inventor Prestigious Franklin Award, But Over Thomas Edison’s Protests
An early movie projector created by C. Francis Jenkins landed the inventor a prestigious Franklin Institute award and caused a dispute between the museum and…
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Franklin Institute Opening Two Exhibits As Part of $20.5M Investment, 200-Year Anniversary Celebrations
This fall, the Franklin Institute will be opening two new permanent exhibits, featuring two of its most popular artifacts as part of a recent $20.5…
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