Franklin Institute

Arts & Culture Exhibits
Vikings: Beyond the Legend at Franklin Institute

'Vikings: Beyond the Legend' opening at the Franklin Institute

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The Franklin Institute made a Ben Franklin computer game, and you've got to try it
Adventures of Ben Franklin

Exhibits

Drink, play video games during Game Night at Franklin Institute
Game Masters exhibit

TV Shows

HBO hosting advance screening of "Westworld" season 2 in Philly
Westworld

Festivals

Philadelphia Science Festival's free carnival to return to Parkway
Philadelphia Science Festival

Controversy

Chinese leaders take aim at Franklin Institute for vandalism of ancient statue
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Odd News

Party-goer took thumb of a 2,000-year-old sculpture from Franklin Institute, FBI says
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Exhibitions

Exhibit explores evolution of gaming with 100-plus playable video games
Game Masters exhibit opening at Franklin Institute

Cameras

Here's a new way to witness big events in Philly
Women's March Philadelphia

Holiday

Franklin Institute throwing ugly sweater party

Food & Drink

Franklin Institute throwing 'Surreal Science Tea Party'

Museums

Two museums by the Parkway are teaming up to offer special promotion
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Halloween

Quirky Halloween events to check out this October

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Get face-to-face with life-size clay warriors from more than 2,000 years ago
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Exhibits

8 photos from a massive Terracotta Warriors exhibit
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Science

Leave the muggles behind by attending a school of witchcraft and wizardry in Philly

Family-Friendly

Museums in Philly are throwing solar eclipse viewing parties

Space

Everything you need to know about the 2017 solar eclipse in Philly (and solar eclipses in general)

Family-Friendly

Franklin Institute to host Space Saturdays

Museums

Travel back to the 1960s at Franklin Institute's Science After Hours

Social Media

Franklin Institute's 'Mirror Maze' is Philadelphia's most grammable exhibit
Mirror Maze

Games

Franklin Institute to open two escape rooms in museum
Franklin Institute

Family-Friendly

Mirror Maze to open at Franklin Institute
Mirror Maze

Family-Friendly

Enjoy free admission to The Franklin Institute during Community Nights
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History

Logan Square: from public executions to papal visits to world-class museums
Carroll - Logan Square and Museum District

History

GALLERY: The history of Logan Square
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Performances

Photos: Cirque du Soleil performer transforms into other-worldly being
Carroll - Cirque du Soleil TORUK

Arts & Culture

Philly shows love for David Bowie with week of themed events
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Food & Drink

Science After Hours: Franklin Institute to transform into 1920s speakeasy

Events

Franklin Institute to host 'Gaming and Robotics Weekend'

The Arts

Five for Friday: Mentalist Max Major
Max Mentalist

Events

Franklin Institute to host its first rooftop happy hour and movie event
Ben Franklin statue in the Franklin Institute

Events

Students receive free museum admission during CollegeFest
Dilworth Park

Attractions

Historic plane removed from Franklin Institute for restoration

Events

'Jurassic World: The Exhibition' coming to The Franklin Institute
Carroll - Jurassic World at the Franklin Institute

Events

How to spend Labor Day weekend 2016 in Philly
Summerfest

Events

All are invited to 'The Franklin Institute of Witchcraft and Wizardry'
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Museums

Philadelphia officials will allow Franklin Institute to display digital sign
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Events

Go on a treasure hunt at The Franklin Institute
Ben Franklin statue in the Franklin Institute

Events

Six 'Go 4th & Learn 2016' events to check out before Fourth of July
Kids reading

Science

Here's the most complex, detailed depiction of the brain in the world
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Courts

Judge: Franklin Institute violated ADA by charging disabled man's caregiver
Franklin Institute

Events

Franklin Institute to host adult-only evening featuring 'Pixar' exhibit
Buzz Lightyear

Events

Franklin Institute to examine science behind a perfect grilled cheese
Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Events

Mentalist magician Max Major to perform at Franklin Institute
Max Major at the Franklin Institute

Events

Franklin Institute to highlight African American STEM role models

The Color of Science at the Franklin Institute

Science

Einstein event delves into the inner workings of the brain

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