Is The Franklin Institute closing?
Open daily from 9:30 am – 5 pm.
How long does it take to go through The Franklin Institute?
This varies from group to group. The museum offers enough programming and exhibits for an entire day visit, but most groups stay between 2.5 and 5 hours.
Is The Franklin Institute free?
The Franklin Institute is located in Center City Philadelphia, at the intersection of 20th Street and the Benjamin Franklin Parkway….Plan Your Visit.
| Ticket | Adult | Child (3-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Members | FREE | FREE |
What age is good for Franklin Institute?
Any age is appropriate for the exhibits. Whomever would like to learn and have a knowledge for thirst is always open to any age. I found myself interacting with every kind of hands-on exhibit and I am 62+.
How much is a ticket to The Franklin Institute?
USD23 – USD43 ⋅ fi.eduThe Franklin Institute / Tickets
How long does it take to walk through the Harry Potter exhibit?
60-90 minutes
The exhibition is self-guided, we expect guests will spend 60-90 minutes exploring.
How long does it take to go through the Harry Potter experience?
How long is my visit expected to last? The average visit to the Studio Tour lasts approximately three and a half hours, although there is no limit imposed on your time at the attraction.
Is The Franklin Institute worth visiting?
The museum in general is a very good science museum with many hands-on exhibits geared towards educating kids (and adults) about science. It is clean and well maintained in general.
Are museums open today in Philadelphia?
Philadelphia’s museums, attractions and historic sites are now open with new health and safety measures in place to keep guests and employees safe.
Is Independence Hall open for visitors?
The Basics – Free Tickets Independence Hall is open the public, and every visitor receives a free 20 minute guided tour by a National Park Service Ranger.
Does Franklin Institute require masks?
Masks that cover the nose and mouth and fit closely against the sides of the face must be worn at all times, and are required for all guests ages 3 and up. Please note: Face shields alone are not an acceptable form of face covering.
Is Franklin Institute for little kids?
The Franklin Institute is a hands-on science museum geared more towards kids than adults. While there is plenty to do and learn, if your visit is only with adults I’d skip this museum.
Can I bring food into The Franklin Institute?
The Franklin Institute Café You are welcome to bring a picnic to enjoy in our Science Park. There is also limited seating available indoors near the entrance to Science Park.
Is the Harry Potter exhibit worth it?
If I was an adult that grew up with Harry Potter and loved it today, it would be a no brainer. You’ll love it. If you and your family are just casual Harry Potter fans or you don’t have all of the books/movies under your belt, I would skip the hefty price tag and crowds.