Have you ever touched a plasma globe? ⚡🔮 Senior Performer Fox breaks down the science behind these mesmerizing fixtures and how they transform gases into plasma, the fourth state of matter. Ready for more shocking science fun? Catch a live electricity show, happening daily in our PECO Demonstration Theater! ✨ | The Franklin Institute
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Have you ever touched a plasma globe? ⚡🔮 Senior Performer Fox breaks down the science behind these mesmerizing fixtures and how they transform gases into plasma, the fourth state of matter. Ready for more shocking science fun? Catch a live electricity show, happening daily in our PECO Demonstration Theater! ✨ | The Franklin Institute
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‘Don’t Try This at Home Day’ returns to The Franklin Institute with explosive science demos
‘Don’t Try This at Home Day’ returns to The Franklin Institute with explosive science demos
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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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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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Science Interpreter Stephen teaches us about sound waves using one of Benjamin Franklin's inventions. #SparkofScience | The Franklin Institute
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Science Interpreter Stephen teaches us about sound waves using one of Benjamin Franklin's inventions. #SparkofScience | The Franklin Institute
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Body Odyssey is an imaginative journey through the wonders of the human body, exploring the functions and balance of the body’s internal systems. Surrounding the iconic Giant Heart, be prepared for a whole-body experience at The Franklin Institute like never before. The Franklin Institute’s newest core exhibit, Body Odyssey, opens to the public on Saturday, November 23. | The Franklin Institute
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Body Odyssey is an imaginative journey through the wonders of the human body, exploring the functions and balance of the body’s internal systems. Surrounding the iconic Giant Heart, be prepared for a whole-body experience at The Franklin Institute like never before. The Franklin Institute’s newest core exhibit, Body Odyssey, opens to the public on Saturday, November 23. | 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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Introducing the Hamilton Collections Gallery, our first ever public showcase of two centuries of scientific breakthroughs and innovations. At the heart of the exhibit and surrounding over 500 artifacts, the 350-ton Baldwin 60000 Locomotive sits atop a new custom cutaway floor that reveals the steel and concrete bridge structures supporting this engineering marvel. Dive deep into the innovation and ingenuity of objects and discover unexpected connections between treasures such as Benjamin Frankli
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Looking for something fun to do this holiday break? Of course, The Franklin Institute is the place to be. Seasonal Science: Holiday programming is full steam ahead now through December 30. Packed with hands-on fun and festive discoveries for all ages. 🚨 Reminder: We are closed on January 1. | The Franklin Institute
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Why Philadelphia’s Franklin Institute Giant Heart is closing, for now
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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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Nothing beats an evening of science, stars, music, and great company. 🔭⭐ Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for our ✨SOLD OUT✨ Science After Hours: Celestial Sips—and to Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts for guiding our journey through the universe as we raised a glass to the cosmos. 🌌 Here's to staying curious!🥂 | 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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LAST CHANCE! Time is running out to dive into the wonders of human anatomy at BODY WORLDS: Vital. Final weeks to see real human plastinates and explore the resilience, complexity, and fragility of the human body. Don't wait, it closes soon! | The Franklin Institute
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Introducing the 2024 Franklin Institute Awards Laureates! 🏅 2024 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science - David A. Weitz, Ph.D. of Harvard University 🏅 2024 Bower Award for Business Leadership - Lisa Su, Ph.D. of AMD 🏅 2024 Benjamin Franklin NextGen Award - Gabriela S. Schlau-Cohen, Ph.D. of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 🏅 2024 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry - Paula T. Hammond, Ph.D. of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 🏅 2024 Benjamin Franklin Medal
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What’s beneath the skin? BODY WORLDS: Vital shows you! Explore real plastinates and the science of life. Book your tickets today! | The Franklin Institute
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How many bubbles can you blow, and how big can you make them? Throughout the summer, TFI performers are leading bubble activities using various tools to make them even more exciting and fun! Find them in Science Park 10:30am-12:30pm daily, weather permitting. | The Franklin Institute
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We don’t just do science experiments—we specialize in them 🔬✨ Catch the action live with our daily science demonstrations 🧪Liquid Air Show 🔥 Combustion Show 👁️ Mystery Dissections This is your sign to see it in person! 🎟️: https://fi.edu/en | The Franklin Institute
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It may be hot out there, but the science is seriously cool in here! 😎 We're open - come hang out with us and discover something new. Active and retired military personnel always receive a $2 discount on general admission with their military ID. fi.edu | The Franklin Institute
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We’ve rounded up some must-do activities for your visit to The Franklin Institute! 🔬⚛️ How many of these bucket list items have you checked off? Did we miss any? Let us know below! ⬇️✨ #FranklinInstitute #ScienceMuseum #GiantHeart #VisitPhilly #Museum #History #Science #BucketList #MustSee #MustDo | 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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Ever seen a combustion show in action? 🔥 The reactions say it all—it's a must-see! Get ready to be amazed as things heat up! We break down the three essential ingredients needed for any combustion reaction in this fiery, can’t-miss show. Think you know all three? 🤔 Catch a show and see if you’re right! | The Franklin Institute
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☀️ July is heating up at The Franklin Institute—and we’ve got something for everyone all month long! 🌌 Second Thursdays at TFI (18 only) — Cool down with cocktails, telescope viewing, and indoor science fun—perfect for a summer night out. 💪 Franklin Fitness Day — Flex those muscles and your brain! Celebrate movement, health, and science in this action-packed day for all ages. 🧪 Members-Only Live Science Show — Members, don’t miss this fast-paced challenge as our science performers race agains
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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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What a frightfully fun night! 🎃 Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for Science After Hours: Fright @ Night! We had a spook-tacular time, and we KNOW you did too. 👻 Mark your calendars for the next Science After Hours on December 6, and be sure to grab your tickets through the link in our bio! 🕸️🕷️ | The Franklin Institute
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Franklin Institute celebrating 200 years with brand new experiences
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🚨 We’re extra thankful this year—for our Live Science Shows and YOU! To celebrate, we’re giving away exclusive Kyle Confehr x Sci Store merch during surprise live science demos all weekend long (Nov. 28-30)! 👀🎁 Don’t miss your chance to see science live—and maybe snag some exclusive goodies! 🚀 | The Franklin Institute
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