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Igniting curiosity for science since 1824 ⚡ LAST CHANCE BODY WORLDS: Vital Coming Soon! Universal Theme Parks: The Exhibition 🎢
A Supermoon Is Coming Tonight! ✨🌕
🌓 In our new blog post, we break down the science behind it, explore optical illusions, and even suggest a couple of measurement experiments to try yourself.
👉 Read it here: fi.edu/en/blog/october-2025-supermoon-explained
#SuperMoon #FranklinInstitute
Let’s make this postseason electric! ⚡ Go Philadelphia Phillies! ⚾
04.10.2025 20:12 — 👍 7 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
The Franklin Institute extends its deepest condolences on the passing of Dr. Jane Goodall, a visionary whose work left a lasting impact on science and the world.
In 2003, she was honored with the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Life Science for her pioneering studies with chimpanzees.
🎃🧪 Spooky Science is taking over TFI! 👻✨
From slime and squishy science to explosive pumpkin experiments and our hilariously That's Gross! live show, there’s something for every little (and big!) ghoul to enjoy. 🕸️🧟
Costumes encouraged 👀🕷️
🗓️: Sat, Oct. 25 (11 AM - 3 PM)
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3K9tz1Y
Our Sci Store just got a shocking makeover—and it’s guaranteed to spark joy!
🎨 A Philly-inspired mural by local artist Kyle Confehr, plus merch to match
🫀 Souvenirs to celebrate iconic exhibits like Body Odyssey
🤳 A Ben Franklin selfie wall
🛰️ Favs like Astronaut Ice Cream make a sweet return
🦇🔮 Science After Hours: Fright @ Night is where Halloween gets wild. 👻
From wrestling mayhem to cosmic concerts, creepy crawlers to killer cocktails, this party is pure transformation. 🧪✨
🎃 Costumes encouraged!
🗓️ October 10 | 7:30–11:30PM | 21+
🎟️ https://bit.ly/46wnogX
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. 🌌🔭
🎟️ Included with general admission— experience the universe like never before: https://fi.edu/en/plan-your-visit
If you caught the #Emmys, you might’ve heard the name Philo Farnsworth 📺
In 1934, he gave the world’s first full-scale TV demo here at TFI, then made history again at TFI with the first live football broadcast 🏈✨
See his innovations in our Hamilton Collections Gallery!
📸FI Cat.# PR 715.1
Join us for Science After Hours: Fright @ Night on Oct. 10, where costumes, cocktails, creativity & curiosity collide. 🎃👻
This 21+ event is your chance to experiment without limits, from bold fashion to playful alter egos. 🧪🎭
Celebrate Halloween like never before. 🕸️🔥
🎟️: https://bit.ly/46wnogX
PA is the Birthplace of America. We're the Birthplace of Universal Theme Park: The Exhibition. 🎢
Introducing Philly’s official 2026 mark! TFI is proud to be part of a yearlong celebration! 🫀
Be the first to hear how we’re joining in 👉 https://fi.edu/en/join-our-email-list
#Philly2026 #America250
Science looks good from every angle! 🌌✨
Plan your visit today and enjoy non-stop live science, planetarium shows, and some of Philly's most iconic exhibits. 🫀🔬
What's your favorite TFI view?! 🤩
🎟️: https://bit.ly/45Ph8RL
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
Franklin flew a kite ⚡—but tonight, the @philadelphiaeagles.bsky.social fly toward another W. Go Birds! 🦅
04.09.2025 18:52 — 👍 15 🔁 2 💬 0 📌 1
The series finale you don’t want to miss: our last Second Thursdays is happening Sept. 11, 5:30–9 pm! 🎉 Complete with rooftop sunsets, explosive experiments, and cocktails. 🍹
🚫 No kids—just you, your crew, and the Giant Heart!🫀
🔗: https://fi.edu/en/events-calendar/20250508/second-thursdays-tfi
🫀Taylor + Travis have a special place in our Giant Heart…
Your "Forever & Always” could be celebrated here at TFI with Seravezza Events ✨💍
🦠 #DYK: The immune system remembers past infections to strike back faster and stronger?
Made of white blood cells, antibodies, & organs like the spleen & bone marrow, it protects us from harmful bacteria, viruses, & other invaders. 🛡️
BODY WORLDS: Vital closes Sept. 1!
🎟️: https://bit.ly/3Ih5fKq
Happy National Aviation Day! ✈️
#DidYouKnow
🛩️ Our 1911 Wright Model B Flyer is the most intact original Wright airplane in existence.
🛩️ In the Hamilton Collections Gallery, explore a 30:1 scale model of Amelia Earhart’s Lockheed Vega, the plane she piloted on her solo Atlantic flight.
#DYK Kidneys are packed with ~1 million nephrons, filtering about 50 gallons of blood a day? They flush out toxins, balance fluids, & keep everything running smoothly.
Witness the powerful urinary system IRL at BODY WORLDS: Vital before it’s gone! Just a few weeks left! 😱 💧
https://bit.ly/3Ih5fKq
It’s in the name… Don’t Try This at Home—Try it at TFI! 🔥💥
For one day only, science gets dangerously fun with liquid nitrogen blasts, messy 42-foot drops, fiery hydrogen explosions, & MORE!
🎟️ FREE with museum admission!
👉 Secure your spot: fi.edu/en/events-ca...
Nope, you’re not dreaming— @phillies.com John Kruk really said that! We can't help but agree.
Just saying—from the City of Brotherly Love. 😉 We are honored to be compared to our friends at the Smithsonian.
