The city of Philadelphia was founded on this day, October 27, in 1682. This map of the City of Philadelphia, from The Franklin Institute's collection, was drafted j | The Franklin Institute
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The city of Philadelphia was founded on this day, October 27, in 1682. This map of the City of Philadelphia, from The Franklin Institute's collection, was drafted j | The Franklin Institute
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Save this post for when you start planning your trip to The Franklin Institute! 🏛✨ 📌 Pro Tip: Avoid the summer camp rush! For a more relaxed visit, come Thursday-Sunday with extra shows on Thursday and Friday. Summer camps are most active Monday-Wednesday, 10 AM - 2 PM, so plan for later afternoons on these days. 📌 Maximize Your Visit: Check out our Summer Itineraries online and print a copy! Our specially crafted plans ensure you make the most of your time with us. 📌 Save Time: Purchase tic
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Save this post for when you start planning your trip to The Franklin Institute! 🏛✨ 📌 Pro Tip: Avoid the summer camp rush! For a more relaxed visit, come Thursday-Sunday with extra shows on Thursday and Friday. Summer camps are most active Monday-Wednesday, 10 AM - 2 PM, so plan for later afternoons on these days. 📌 Maximize Your Visit: Check out our Summer Itineraries online and print a copy! Our specially crafted plans ensure you make the most of your time with us. 📌 Save Time: Purchase tic
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Come explore virtually with us! Introducing Franklin @Home, all-new digital science offerings from The Franklin Institute. fi.edu/franklin-at-home | The Franklin Institute
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Come explore virtually with us! Introducing Franklin @Home, all-new digital science offerings from The Franklin Institute. fi.edu/franklin-at-home | The Franklin Institute
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Enjoy this 360° view from the base of our iconic Foucault’s Pendulum. Be sure to look around in all directions to fully experience this wonder of science. http://bit.ly/1IP6tHV The 4-story Foucault’s Pendulum at The Franklin Institute is designed to demonstrate the nature of the Earth’s rotation. Over the course of a day, the instrument swings in a constant direction; however, as the Earth turns underneath it, the pendulum appears to move in a circular direction. | The Franklin Institute
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Enjoy this 360° view from the base of our iconic Foucault’s Pendulum. Be sure to look around in all directions to fully experience this wonder of science. http://bit.ly/1IP6tHV The 4-story Foucault’s Pendulum at The Franklin Institute is designed to demonstrate the nature of the Earth’s rotation. Over the course of a day, the instrument swings in a constant direction; however, as the Earth turns underneath it, the pendulum appears to move in a circular direction. | The Franklin Institute
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What's beneath the skin? BODY WORLDS: Vital shows you at The Franklin Institute! The final weeks to explore real plastinates and the science of life. Book your tickets now! | The Franklin Institute
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What's beneath the skin? BODY WORLDS: Vital shows you at The Franklin Institute! The final weeks to explore real plastinates and the science of life. Book your tickets now! | The Franklin Institute
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You never know where you’ll find a spark. Learn about the forces that bring us together at The Franklin Institute. http://bit.ly/1VqWo8O | The Franklin Institute
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You never know where you’ll find a spark. Learn about the forces that bring us together at The Franklin Institute. http://bit.ly/1VqWo8O | The Franklin Institute
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The wait is over! Experience 100 years of Disney through ten magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries, all featuring moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting history. Be our guest at The Franklin Institute! | The Franklin Institute
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The wait is over! Experience 100 years of Disney through ten magnificent and imaginatively themed galleries, all featuring moving stories, unique interactive installations, and exciting history. Be our guest at The Franklin Institute! | The Franklin Institute
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See the human body like never before at BODY WORLDS: Vital! This must-see exhibition features 20 full-body plastinates and over 150 real anatomical specimens, offering a rare glimpse inside the human form. 🟢Life-size plastinates in action 🟢Fascinating real human specimens 🟢Engaging multimedia displays Don’t just take our word for it—see it for yourself! Get your tickets today. | The Franklin Institute
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Sound Up! We may be closed right now, but our Giant Heart still beats for you! #MuseumMomentofZen #FranklinAtHome #MuseumFromHome #VisitFromHome | The Franklin Institute
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Explore the brand new Hamilton Collections Gallery, where curiosity meets innovation! Only at The Franklin Institute | The Franklin Institute
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The much-anticipated Disney100: The Exhibition is finally here, making its debut at The Franklin Institute! Get a special behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creation of some of Disney’s most popular characters, films, shows, and attractions. | The Franklin Institute
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Tickets to Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition are on sale now. Experience it all starting at just $25! | The Franklin Institute
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Celebrating Christmas in the Wizarding World is hard to top. ❄️ While you wait for Harry Potter: The Exhibition to arrive at The Franklin Institute, you can head to our site to book your tickets and read more about the experience coming February 18, 2022. | The Franklin Institute
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Experience The Franklin Institute’s treasure trove of artifacts and engineering marvels in the Hamilton Collections Gallery. | The Franklin Institute
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Dive into the wonders of human anatomy at BODY WORLDS: Vital. See real human plastinates and explore the resilience, complexity, and fragility of the human body. Now open! | The Franklin Institute
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Make this season unforgettable. Buy tickets to Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition and enter for a chance to win a getaway. | The Franklin Institute
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Say yes to curiosity, science, and the people who want to explore with you! | The Franklin Institute
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Explore ground-breaking inventions from our collection and their journey to the most radical innovations of today in our new series, "Ingenious." Watch now! | The Franklin Institute
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Adam shows us the wonders of liquid nitrogen! Enjoy these shows and many other fun science moments as part of our modifed museum experience. | The Franklin Institute
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🚨 New Show Alert! 🚨 Launch into a cinematic journey through space in our new planetarium show, Encounters in the Milky Way! 🌌 Narrated by Pedro Pascal, this show takes you on a time-traveling adventure through the cosmic forces shaping our galactic neighborhood. Witness jaw-dropping moments from our solar system’s past and future, including, for the first time ever, the dramatic, real-time merger of our galaxy with a smaller satellite galaxy. Fels Planetarium, presented by PNC Bank, is free t
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One of the hardest things to grasp for the human mind is thinking about the future. "The Road to 2050" is a documentary series that predicts what our world will look like in the next three decades and how the future may unfold. Check out our new 6-part documentary series! | The Franklin Institute
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Discover our country's history! Pose with legends! Be inspired! Don't miss our limited engagement special exhibit. | The Franklin Institute
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Don't miss Jurassic World: The Exhibition. And remember, if something chases you...run! | The Franklin Institute
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Looking for something festive to do? Come explore spectacular model trains circulating through a bustling city, a charming snow-covered valley, and a glowing aurora night! | The Franklin Institute
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✨ A New Show Has Landed in the Fels Planetarium, Presented by PNC Bank! ✨ Celestial Sights takes you on a breathtaking journey through humanity’s exploration of space—from ancient stargazers to cutting-edge telescopes and satellites. 🌌🔭 Immerse yourself under the 60-foot dome of the Fels Planetarium, the ultimate screen for cosmic discovery. 🌠 🎟️ Included with general admission. Plan your visit and experience the universe like never before: https://fi.edu/en/plan-your-visit | The Franklin In
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The closest you will ever come to living dinosaurs! Buy tickets now and avoid the lines. | The Franklin Institute
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How does the electricity move like that? Why is it blue? And what happens if you touch it? Come find out in our Electricity exhibit! ⚡ www.fi.edu/exhibit/electricity | The Franklin Institute
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What is happening here?! Enjoy live demonstrations throughout the day - all in a safe, physically-distanced environment. | The Franklin Institute
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The closest you will ever come to living dinosaurs! Buy tickets now and avoid the lines. | The Franklin Institute
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